EAN-5

EAN-5 is a supplemental barcode that adds 5 additional digits to EAN-13 or UPC barcodes. It's commonly used for encoding the price of books and periodicals.

Basic Usage

import { barcode } from '@stacksjs/qrx'

barcode('#barcode', '54495', { format: 'EAN5' })

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Structure

An EAN-5 barcode consists of:

• 5 digits total
• No check digit
• Must be used as a supplement to EAN-13 or UPC

Common Usage with EAN-13

import { barcode } from '@stacksjs/qrx'

barcode('#barcode')
  .EAN13('9781234567897')
  .blank(20)
  .EAN5('54495', {
    height: 85,
    textPosition: 'top',
    fontSize: 16
  })
  .render()

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Customization Options

import { barcode } from '@stacksjs/qrx'

barcode('#barcode', '54495', {
  format: 'EAN5',
  width: 2,
  height: 85,
  displayValue: true,
  font: 'OCRB',
  fontSize: 16,
  textMargin: 0,
  textPosition: 'top'
})

Common Applications

1. Book Pricing

   • Currency indicator (0-7: GBP, 8: USD, 9: AUD)
   • Price value

2. Magazine Pricing

   • Issue number
   • Price information

3. Currency Encoding Example codes:

   // £5.99 in GBP
   barcode('#barcode', '05991', { format: 'EAN5' })
   
   // $15.95 in USD
   barcode('#barcode', '81595', { format: 'EAN5' })

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Positioning Guidelines

1. Placement

• Right-aligned with main barcode
• Standard gap between main barcode
• Same baseline alignment

2. Height Options

   // Taller than main barcode
   barcode('#barcode', '54495', {
     format: 'EAN5',
     height: 85  // Compared to standard 70
   })

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Error Handling

import { barcode } from '@stacksjs/qrx'

barcode('#barcode', '54495', {
  format: 'EAN5',
  valid: (valid) => {
    if (!valid) {
      console.error('Invalid EAN-5')
      // Handle invalid input
    }
  }
})

Best Practices

1. Always use with main barcode
2. Maintain proper spacing
3. Consider height differential
4. Validate 5-digit input
5. Use standard encoding for currency

Technical Notes

• No check digit used
• Must be 5 digits exactly
• Cannot be used standalone
• Scanner must support add-ons
• Standard right-alignment required

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