The relevant information of barcode scanner EAN8 is as follows:

I. Overview of EAN-8 code

EAN-8 code is a commodity barcode used to identify and track commodities. It is a smaller version of EAN-13 code and was developed by the European Article Numbering Association (EAN). EAN-8 code is mainly used for smaller commodities, and its digital code is only 8 digits, 5 digits shorter than EAN-13 code. The history of EAN-8 code can be traced back to the 1970s, when it was called UPC-E code and was developed by the U.S. Article Coding Center (UCC).

II. Characteristics of EAN-8 code

Length and structure: The length and structure of EAN-8 code are fixed, consisting of 7 data codes and 1 check code, with a total of only 8 digits. Compared with the length of EAN-13 code of 13 digits, EAN-8 code is more suitable for use on small or space-restricted items.

Readability: EAN-8 code has high readability, it can be easily scanned and read, so it is widely used in retail industries such as small stores, supermarkets, stationery stores, etc.

Coding rules: The coding process of the EAN-8 code is determined by the center line position between the first and second digits. Each digit has a unique coding method, represented by black and white bars and spaces. The check digit is obtained by multiplying the sum of the 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th digits by 3, adding the sum of the 2nd, 4th and 6th digits, and dividing the result by the remainder of 10.

3. The digital correspondence of the EAN-8 code

The first digit: indicates the coding type of the EAN-8 code (0 or 1).

The 2nd to 4th digits: indicate the manufacturer code of the product.

The 5th to 7th digits: indicate the product number.

The 8th digit: is the check digit.

4. Application scenarios of the EAN-8 code

The EAN-8 barcode is suitable for products with a small printable area that cannot fit even 80% of the EAN-13 barcode, such as candy, cosmetics, etc. When the printing area of the EAN-13 barcode exceeds one-fourth of the maximum area of the printed label or one-eighth of the total printable area, the EAN-8 barcode can also be used. In addition, when the maximum printing area is less than 1000px² or the total printable area is less than 2000px², and the product itself is a cylinder with a diameter of less than 75px, the EAN-8 code can also be used.

5. Barcode scanner support for EAN-8 code

Most modern barcode scanners support the scanning of EAN-8 codes. Taking XTIOT's barcode scanner as an example, when configuring the XTIOT barcode scanner, the user can select the corresponding barcode type (including EAN-8) for scanning.

The XTIOT barcode scanner will send the scanned EAN-8 code data to a computer or related system for processing, thereby realizing the identification and tracking of the goods.