EAN/UPC Family

EAN/JAN-8

EAN/JAN-8 Overview

EAN 8 Barcode

EAN/JAN-8 is a EAN/UPC barcode and is derived from the longer International Article Number (EAN-13) code. It was introduced for use on small packages where an EAN-13 barcode would be too large; for example on cigarettes, pencils, and chewing gum packets. It is encoded identically to the 12 digits of the UPC-A barcode, except that it has 4 (rather than 6) digits in each of the left and right halves.

How to scan 1D and 2D barcodes (EN)

Supported Host Device

Products that Support EAN/JAN-8

(Enabled on all Socket Mobile barcode scanners)

SocketCam Family
C820, C860

SocketScan 300 Series
(S370)

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SocketScan 700 Series
(S700, S730, S740)

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DuraScan 700 Series
(D700, D730, D740, D745, D750, D755, D760)

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SocketScan 800 Series
(S800, S840, S860)

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DuraScan 800 Series
(D800, D840, D860)

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DuraSled for Apple
(DS800, DS840, DS860)

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DuraSled for Samsung
(DS800, DS840, DS860)

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Supported Business Applications:

Partner Applications

Applications integrated with Socket Mobile's CaptureSDK.

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Verify with your application provider that Socket Mobile's latest CaptureSDK was implemented in your app. See the latest CaptureSDK version.

See complete list of business applications.

Non-CaptureSDK Applications

Applications that are not integrated with Socket Mobile's CaptureSDK:

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Programming

EAN/JAN-8 is supported by default on all Socket Mobile barcode scanners. You can enable or disable this symbology on your Socket Mobile scanner simply by scanning the codes below. Note: Scanner must be in a disconnected state before scanning the command barcode.

Enable EAN/JAN-8 by scanning the barcode below*:
(For D730 and S730 click the barcode, print and scan)

Disable EAN/JAN-8 by scanning the barcode below*:
(For D730 and S730 click the barcode, print and scan)

See the full programming guide Opens Worldwide site for more info and troubleshooting.
* D750 requires separate enable/disable command barcodes found in the programming guide.

Troubleshooting / FAQ

Q: What is the typical usage of EAN/JAN-8?

A: Retail point of sale

Q: How to convert EAN-8 to EAN-13?

A: App coming soon, please fill out a barcode support form.

Q: How to remove the check digit?

A: App coming soon, please fill out a barcode support form.

Q: Do you need help creating this barcode?

A: Socket Mobile recommends this free barcode generator: https://barcode.tec-it.com/ Opens new site

Q: Need more help?

A: Go here for additional barcode troubleshooting and FAQs.