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Free Barcode Font Code 39 TrueType Download
Works with Windows and Macintosh OS-X

Free Barcode Font, Code 39 TrueType Freeware Download; Print and scan Code 3 of 9 bar codes.Our Free Code 39 Barcode Font allows you to print letters, numbers and some symbols with the Code 3 of 9 symbology. TrueType and OpenType fonts are provided. Unlike other companies that distribute "free" fonts from unverifiable sources, we indemnify. Download the free bar code font now

This free bar code font may only be used for personal use and by organizations that are non-profit, educational or have a gross annual revenue of less than $250,000 USD. Any other use requires a purchase of our Code 39 Font Advantage Package to remain licensed. For details, please review the license agreement.

This font is supplied in only the M height (medium). If you need the other heights or wish to obtain the Macintosh classic, PCL, laserjet soft font or PostScript formats, you will need to purchase our Code 39 Font Advantage Package which is supplied in 6 different bar code heights (XS, S, M, L, XL and XXL) and 4 different versions - a total of 24 fonts.

Barcode Font Piracy Notice
In many cases, other barcode fonts distributed as "freeware" or fonts that are sold very cheap are illegal counterfeits. You and your organization may be held liable for using and/or distributing these illegal software products. Unlike other companies that distribute "free" fonts from unverifiable sources, we indemnify. Learn more about how to identify and report illegal counterfeit barcode fonts.


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Installing the Free Code 3 of 9 Bar Code Font in Windows:

To install the TrueType font in Windows, run the INSTALL.EXE program in the ZIP file download or perform the following for manual installation: 

Installing the Barcode Font on MAC OS X:


Using the Code-39 Bar-Code Font:

To create the correct output for the Code 39 barcode font you will need to type in the corresponding number with asterisks between them, for example *153969*. In Microsoft Word, you will need to use "!" instead of the asterisk because of a formatting issue. For example: !153969!. If you do not want the asterisks visible below the barcode, you may use "(" and ")" instead at the beginning and ending of each barcode.

If the font is not viewable in font selection list of your application after installation, check your application settings. Most applications allow you to disable a feature that lists font names in their font. For example, in Microsoft Office if the font is not viewable in font selection list, follow these steps:

  1. In Microsoft Office, choose Customize on the Tools menu.
  2. On the Options tab, deselect the "list font names in their font" check box.
  3. Click close.

We have included Microsoft Access, Excel and Word examples of use in the package. After installation, you can find icons to these examples in the Start - Programs - IDAutomation.com Code 39 Font program group. In our Microsoft Access example, we use the ID field as the barcode to look up records. This makes the lookup process very simple because every database has an ID field.

If you find that you need a more compact barcode type than Code 39, consider Code 128 or a 2D symbology such as PDF417 or DataMatrix. If you need a barcode type that can still be read when damaged, consider PDF417 or DataMatrix. To see an evaluation of barcode sizes and types, refer to that portion of our Barcoding for Beginners Tutorial

To learn more about using Code 39, refer to the Code 3 of 9 FAQ and Tutorial.


Reading and Scanning the Barcode Fonts:

We sell several easy to use Barcode Readers. In addition, our USB Barcode Scanners and Wands can be used on any computer with a USB port including Windows, Macintosh and Linux systems. The reader acts as an external keyboard so that anything scanned is entered in your computer as if you typed it from the keyboard. To use a bar code wand or scanner with your application, you may also wish to read our information about how to scan data into applications.


Other Barcode Products:

We also have many other products to offer for barcoding purposes including:


Distributing the Free Font With Your Application 

The Software may not be distributed with an application or an application's installation files. This type of distribution requires a Developers License to our Code 39 Font Advantage Package or the EZ Barcode Font Package.
Developers may also create a distributed application to access the IDAutomationHC39M font name and request that users download this free font only if they meet the license qualifications of the free font. If they do not meet the license qualifications, they must be instructed to purchase our Code 39 Font Advantage Package or the EZ Barcode Font Package which both include the IDAutomationHC39M font. Developers may also use our affiliate program to make a 30% commission on fonts that are purchased from us for their programs.


Free Code 39 TrueType Font Specifications:

Point Size

Approximate X dimension

Approximate Character Width
24 .42 mm .016" 6.72 mm .265"
16 .28 mm .011" 4.48 mm .177"
12 .21 mm .008" 3.36 mm .130"
8 .14 mm .006" 2.24 mm .090"
6 .105 mm .004" 1.68 mm .066"
 
Wide to Narrow Ratio: 3:1    

Technical Support:

Because this is a free product we cannot offer any other support than what is documented at the website. If you wish to pay for support, please order the IDAutomation Code 39 Font Advantage Package and contact us.

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