What are the main characteristics of GS1 DataMatrix?

Modified on Fri, 30 May at 4:51 PM

1. Space-saving, square and rectangular 2D symbology

2. Suitable for almost all printing processes

3. Use of Application Identifier (AI)

4. Use of FNC1 as first character and data separator

5. Readability in 360 degree orientation

6. Numeric & alphanumeric character sets

7. Readability even with low contrasts

8. Data security: Reed Solomon

9. Maximum number of data: 3116 digits, 2335 characters

10. GS1 DataMatrix requires a Quiet Zone of on module on each side

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