EAN-99 + 5 digit supplement

Barcode specification

Bar Height: can be changed
Bar Width: can be changed
Bar Ratio: Fixed
Bearer Bar: No
Checksum / Check Digit : Yes (added automatically)
Control Characters: No
Digit Support: Yes
Digit Supplement Support: Yes (5 digits)
Letter Support: No
Light Margin Indicator: Yes
Min. Characters needed: 12 + 5 digits
Max. Characters: 13 + 5 digits
Other supported characters: No
Quiet Zone (Left & Right): can be changed
Special Characters: No
List Code: E995

 

The EAN-99 + 5 digit supplement is used in retail around the world. Please note that the most common barcode in North America is the UPC-A. The EAN-99 has one Checksum (Check Digit), it's the 13th digit and it's added automatically. Barcode always starts with 99.

EAN-99 + 5 digit supplement also supports the Light Margin Indicator, it's the > at the end of the barcode.

 

 

GS1 Recommended size

For the EAN-99 + 5 digit supplement you can use one of the pre-defined sizes 80% to 200%.

For the Retail barcodes, you will be able to set the width and height from 80% to 200%, e.g. from X-dim from 0.264 mm (0.0104 In.), and 200% is 0.66 mm (0.0259 In.) and height of the bar, from 18.28 mm (0.719 In) to 45.7mm (1.799 In)

More information how to make a EAN-99 + 5 digit supplement can be found in the help file or in the Settings TAB in the software. Save it as a vector barcode (eps or emf) or as a barcode image or barcode label printing.

Barcode is supported by:
Barcode Image Maker Pro (list all Barcode types supported)
Retail Barcode Maker Pro
Barcode software for All
Barcode software for Retail

Additional barcode information

Video tutorial about the above settings.
EAN 99 + 5 digit supplement (online manual)
How to make a Barcode List in MS Excel worksheet.
List of Supported barcodes in Barcode Image Maker Pro.

EAN 99 + 5 digit supplement is also known as:
European Article Number 99, EAN-99 Supplement 5/Five-digit Add-On, EAN-99 + 5 digit supplement, EAN-99+5, EAN99, EAN99+5, GTIN-99, GS1-99, Coupon Barcode