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

Our Free Code 39 Barcode Font allows you to print letters, numbers and some symbols with the Code 3 of 9 symbology. This font is a fully functional freeware font - not a demo. TrueType and OpenType versions are provided. Download the free bar code font now

This free bar code font may be used by individuals and organizations that have a gross annual revenue of less than $500,000 USD or are classified as nonprofit for tax purposes excluding government and military organizations. This product may also be freely used by educational organizations such as schools and universities. Any other use requires a purchase of our Code 39 Font Advantage Package to remain licensed. For details, please review section 1.F of the license agreement.

This font is supplied in only the M size (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.

INDEX

• Installation

• Using the barcode font

• Reading and scanning the barcode

• Other barcode products

• Font specifications

• Technical support

• Code 39 FAQ & Tutorial

• Distributing the free font with an application

• It is important to have the ability to test the barcodes you print with a barcode scanner. If you do not already have a barcode scanner, we also sell high quality complete barcode scanner kits.

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: 

• Click on Start, Select settings and click on Control Panel.
• Click on Fonts, Click on File in your main tool bar, Select Install New Font.
• Select the folder where you placed the Code 39 barcode font.
• The Code 39 barcode font will appear and look like this: IDAutomationHC39M (true type) - select this font and Click on OK.
• Click Start and choose to shut down and restart your computer.
• The font should be active when you restart your computer.

Installing the Barcode Font on MAC OS X:

• NOTE: Macintosh support for classic OS (7.1 - 9x) requires the Code 39 Font Advantage Package.
• Drag or copy and paste the IDAutomationHC39M.TTF font file to the Library/Fonts folder.
• To activate the fonts, restart the application - some applications may require you to restart the computer.
• The font should now be active in the font menu of your application.

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 icrosoft AcMcess, 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. We also offer several online implementation tutorials to help you integrate the font into your application.

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 offer 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:

• ActiveX Controls & DLLs are easy to use controls that work like barcode add-ins for Microsoft Access, Excel, FoxPro, VB, Delphi and C++.
• .NET Forms Controls - create and print barcodes from Microsoft Visual Studio.NET applications. Also generates images that can be saved to a file.
• ASP Barcode Server for IIS - easily add barcodes to any web application with this component for Microsoft IIS; supports JPEG and PNG images.
• ASP. NET Barcode Web Controls - for creating bar codes in VB .NET or C# .NET web applications.
• Barcode Fonts including PDF417, DataMatrix, Maxicode, Code39, Code128, Codabar, EAN14, EAN13, EAN8, POSTNET, PLANET, RM4SCC, 4-State, UPCA, UPCE, ISBN, Interleaved 2 of 5, MSI Plessey, EZ TrueType Fonts and others.
• Barcode Label Design Software allows easy printing of barcodes with database support.
• Image Generator - easily creates bar-code images for almost any Windows application.
• Java Servlets, JavaBeans, Class Libraries & Applets supporting several symbologies including Linear, PDF417, DataMatrix & Maxicode. The Java Servlets can be used on UNIX, Linux and other systems to create barcodes on web pages.
• See also our Barcode Hardware Index for products such scanners and printers.

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. 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. For more details, please review section 1.F of the license agreement.

Code 39 TrueType Font Specifications:

The X dimension (X is the width of the narrow bar) of our Code 39 font is listed below for various point sizes. The narrow to wide ratio is 3:1 which is recommended by international standards. 

NOTICE: When using a printer with less than 600 DPI, you must print at the following point sizes to create accurate barcodes:

In the free version of this font package, only the IDAutomationHC39M size is provided. However, in the Code 39 Code 39 Font Advantage Package, we provide 24 different versions of the Code 39 barcode fonts are provided to support human readable versions and different width and height requirements. The last character in the Code 39 barcode font name determines the height of the barcode with the shortest being "XS" and the tallest being "XXL". 

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.

The following links may be helpful in solving problems:

• Font Installation Procedures
• Font Problems and Solutions
• Implementation Tutorials
• Learn more about bar code technology: Review our Bar Coding for Beginners Tutorial.

Reviews and Listings:

• TuCows free font listing
• NPSoft.org non-profit barcode font listing
• Softpile Review
• FreeDownloadCenter Listing

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