Java Barcode UPC-A Generator Introduction
Java Barcode is a Java barcode generator which generates high quality 1D (linear) and 2D (matrix) barcodes in Java, Jasper Reports, iReport, and Eclipse BIRT projects.
Barcode UPC-A Introduction
UPC-A is also known as Universal Product Code version A, UPC-A Supplement 5/Five-digit Add-On, UPC-A Supplement 2/Two-digit Add-On, UPC-A+5, UPC-A+2, UPC Code, UPC Symbol, GTIN-12, GS1-12, UCC-12
Java UPC-A Generator - Valid Data Scope
Java UPC-A Generator encodes:
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
How to Generate UPC-A Barcodes in Java Class?
Provided below is some Java demo code for generating UPC-A barcode images in Java class. You can simply copy to your barcoding project for a test. Here is some more advanced UPC-A settings and sample codings: Java UPC-A Generator Demo Source Code
// Create Java UPCA object
UPCA barcode = new UPCA();
// Set UPCA data text to encode. It must be 11 digits, without the first number system
and the last checksum digit.
barcode.setData("12345678912");
// Generate UPCA barcode & print into Graphics2D object
barcode.drawBarcode("Java Graphics2D object");
// Generate UPCA barcode & encode into GIF format
barcode.drawBarcode("C://barcode-upca.gif");
// Generate UPCA barcode & encode into JPEG format
barcode.drawBarcode("C://barcode-upca.jpg");
// Generate UPCA barcode & encode into EPS
barcode.drawBarcode2EPS("C://barcode-upca.eps");
Print and customize UPC-A barcode in Java web, desktop applications
Using OnBarcode Java UPC-A Barcode Generator library,
you can create and customize printed UPC-A barcode using the following barcode options in Java web, desktop applications
Here we will explain how to generate and customize the UPC-A barcode images below using the above UPC-A barcode options using Java source codes.
- ShowQuietZoneIndicator: Display or hide UPC barcode quiet zone indicator. The default value is
true. - UPCEANLeadDigitSpace: The space between the first digit and the start character bar. The default value is
0. - UPCEANTrailDigitSpace: The space between the stop character bar and the quiet zone indicator. The default value is
0. - UPCEANLeadTrailDigitSizeRatio: The first and last digit font size vs the rest digits font size. The default value is
1.0f
Here we will explain how to generate and customize the UPC-A barcode images below using the above UPC-A barcode options using Java source codes.
UPC add-on quiet zone indicator
You can display or hide the UPC-A with add-on barcode quiet zone indicator in UPC-A barcode label. By default, the Java barocde library will print
the UPC quiet zone indicator mark on the right side of the UPC-A barcode.
The property
The property
ShowQuietZoneIndicator will allow you to hide the UPC-A with add-on quiet zone indicator.
barcode.ShowQuietZoneIndicator = false;
UPC-A the first and last digit space and font size
You can increase the space between the UPC-A first code and the start bar, and the space between the stop char and quiet zone indicator through
barcode options
And you can also customize the UPC-A first and last digit font size through option
UPCEANLeadDigitSpace and UPCEANTrailDigitSpace.
And you can also customize the UPC-A first and last digit font size through option
UPCEANLeadTrailDigitSizeRatio. The option value is
the first and last digit font size vs the rest digits font size.
barcode.UPCEANLeadDigitSpace = 10; barcode.UPCEANTrailDigitSpace = 10; barcode.UPCEANLeadTrailDigitSizeRatio = 0.6f;
How to Create UPC-A Image in Html or JSP Pages?
- Under demo package, copy barcode folder and its contents to your tomcat
- Start tomcat, navigate to http://YourDomain:Port/barcode/barcode?DATA=12345678912&TYPE=UPCA
- To create UPC-A bar code images in html or JSP pages, you can insert a image tag (img) into your page
- Example tag, <img src="http://YourDomain:Port/barcode/barcode?DATA=12345678912&TYPE=UPCA" />
How to Generate UPC-A Image in Java Servlet Class?
import com.onbarcode.barcode.AbstractBarcode;
import com.onbarcode.barcode.UPCA;
import javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet;
import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletRequest;
import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletResponse;
import javax.servlet.ServletException;
import javax.servlet.ServletOutputStream;
public class BarcodeServlet extends HttpServlet
{
public void doGet(HttpServletRequest request, HttpServletResponse response) throws ServletException
{
try {
UPCA barcode = new UPCA();
barcode.setData("12345678912");
ServletOutputStream servletoutputstream = response.getOutputStream();
response.setContentType("image/jpeg");
response.setHeader("Pragma", "no-cache");
response.setHeader("Cache-Control", "no-cache");
response.setDateHeader("Expires", 0);
// Generate UPCA barcode & output to ServletOutputStream
barcode.drawBarcode(servletoutputstream);
} catch (Exception e) {
throw new ServletException(e);
}
}
}
How to Generate & Print Barcode UPC-A Image in Jasper Reports?
This Java Barcode Generator supports generating UPC-A barcodes in Jasper Reports. Two methods are supported: through JRRenderable implementation or Java Generator buildin Servlet application. Here is the Complete Guide for Barcode Generation in Jasper Reports.
How to Generate & Print Barcode UPC-A Image in iReport?
Besides Jasper Report, this Java Generator also supports creating & embedding UPC-A linear barcode images in iReport with two methods. Here is the detailed guide: Complete Guide for Barcode Generation in iReport
How to Generate & Print Barcode UPC-A Image in Eclipse BIRT?
You can stream barcodes into your BIRT reports using Java Barcode Generator.
However we recommend you use our BIRT Barcode Generator Plugin to generate and print UPC A barcodes in your BIRT reports.
However we recommend you use our BIRT Barcode Generator Plugin to generate and print UPC A barcodes in your BIRT reports.
How to Set Generated Barcode UPC-A Image Width and Height?
- You can set barcode image width and height through properties barcodeWidth and barcodeHeight values.
- Or else you can set X (bar module width) and Y (bar module height) values
Java UPC-A Generator - Property Settings
Java UPC-A Generator in Java Class: com.onbarcode.barcode.UPCA
View the details here: complete UPC-A barcode property settings in Java class
View the details here: complete UPC-A barcode property settings in Java class
Common Asked Questions
What is a GTIN-12 UPC-A barcode?
GTIN-12 is a 12 digits Global Trade Item Number. It is usually encoded in UPC-A barcode. The 12 digits Global Trade Item Number includes 11 digits of data message,
and one digit of check sum digit. Using Java Barcode Library, you can input 12-digit GS1 numeric data or 13-digits data with checksum digit in class
com.onbarcode.barcode.UPCA in Java source code.
What is the minimum & maximum size for a UPC-A barcode?
- The Minimum X-dimension for the UPC-A barcode is 0.0104 inches.
- The Maximum X-dimension for the UPC-A barcode is 0.0260 inches
setX() in Java barcode class UPCA using Java Barcode Generator library.
What is the difference between EAN-13 and UPC-A?
UPC-A Format barcodes have traditionally been used in the North America (USA and Canada), whereas EAN-13 format barcodes have been used throughout the rest of the world.
Java Barcode Generator SDK supports both UPC-A and EAN-13 with add-on symbol barcode generation in Java class, desktop application, JSP, Servlet web application.
What is the difference between UPC-A and UPC-E?
Both of UPC-A and UPC-E are UPC barcode.
UPC-A is a 12-digit barcode, and UPC-E is a compressed UPC-A with 6 digits code. The UPC-E will be used in limited space for a barcode.
You can create both UPC-A and UPC-E images in Java projects using Java barcode library.