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ISO ISO/IEC 15420:2009

EAN-2 Barcode Generator (ISO/IEC 15420:2009)

Generate EAN-2 supplemental add-on barcodes for magazines, newspapers, and periodical issue numbers.

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Completes check digits when their position is clear. Use parenthesized AIs for GS1. Existing check digits are validated. Other formats keep their usual behavior.

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🛡️Zero Data Retention: Encoded in edge memory. Never logged or stored.

Technical Specifications

Structure 1D Linear (ISO/IEC 15420:2009)
Capacity Exactly 2 digits (used for magazine issue numbers)
Character Set Numeric digits 0-9
Quiet Zone Requirement auto modules (1D Linear)

Common Applications

This standard is widely used in the following industries:

1D Linear utilized across retail, logistics, manufacturing, and global supply chains.
Input Constraints & Parity: The xBarcode Rust engine enforces strict input boundary and character set conformance. Internal parity and standard check symbols are handled automatically to prevent defective symbols in production.
Developer Quickstart

Automate EAN-2 via API

Full API Reference → 
curl -X POST https://api.xbarcode.ai/v1/render \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
  -d '{
  "format": "ean2",
  "content": "05"
}' > barcode.svg
API outputs: SVG, PDF, EPS and matrix JSON. PNG is exported in the browser. < 20ms Edge latency
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