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Asked: 2026-05-11T18:31:40+00:00

I have a crystal report that I have to add a Bar Code to.

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I have a crystal report that I have to add a Bar Code to. I have downloaded some free and demo TrueType fonts Code 39, Code 128 and UPC from various sources. When I print out the report I can see the bar code but it will not scan with my scanner(the scanner works as I have tested it on multiple other bar codes). Do I need to use something special with Crystal Reports to create a bar code that a scanner can read?

(I have tried printing it on a label printer designed for printing labels so I don’t think it is an issue with the paper/resolution)

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  1. Editorial Team

    Indeed most barcodes have checksums and/or leading & trailing characters.

    The most simple one is Code 3 of 9. To use it you need to start and end the code with an *.

    Examples:

    • to print ABCD you need to use *ABCD*

    Some characters require to be escaped as well:

    • to print #123! you need to use */C123/A*

    More info on Code 3 of 9.

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