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UPC-A is used for marking products that are sold at retail to the public. The bar code identifies the manufacturer and specific product so point-of-sale (POS) cash register systems can automatically look up the price. UPC-E is a variation of the UPC-A symbol that is used for number system 0. By suppressing zeroes, UPC-E codes can be printed in a very small space and are used for labeling small items. The Uniform Code Council of Dayton, Ohio controls the UPC-A Code and the assignment of manufacturer ID numbers in the United States.

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Bar Code Scanners
Bar code scanners are designed to read imprinted bar / matrix code symbologies.  Bar code scanners can be slot card scanners, fixed mount scanners, or hand-held scanners.
Label Printers
Label printers are used to print a variety of labels or adhesive stamps. Most label printers are capable of printing bar codes.
Bar Code Software
Bar code software identifies or decodes bar code symbology, generates output strings corresponding to barcode values, creates bar code fonts, prints bar codes, and/or performs tracking, etc.
Bar Code Cards
Bar code cards are computer boards that contain storage, font macros, and logic for printing barcodes.
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