How to Enable EAN-13 Barcodes on Your Barcode Scanner

How to enable EAN-13 barcodes on your barcode scanner

Objective

Set your barcode scanner from UPC-A mode to EAN13 mode to add a leading zero

Setup
  • Retail POS on Mac or PC 
  • Honeywell 1400g Series scanner
Steps
  1. Scan the barcode below to convert the UPC-A barcode to a 13-digit EAN-13 barcode. This adds a zero to the front of the barcode.

Note: Tested with Honeywell Scanners