![]() When the barcode image is scanned, your ISSN number will appear on a retailer’s checkout screen. How is an ISSN number turned into a barcode?Īn ISSN barcode image is a visual representation of the ISSN number – each part of your ISSN number is translated into a vertical black bar image. ISSN stands for “International Standard Serial Number”. The International ISSN Centre (based in Paris) coordinates with all the local ISSN Centres around the world, and maintains a comprehensive database of every ISSN that is assigned worldwide. ISSNs are allocated to periodical publications by a network of ISSN National Centres (these are usually located at the National Libraries of each country). ISSN numbers are used to identify periodical publications (eg. bmp) You can then put your barcode onto your magazine (or periodical publication) and begin using it immediately! Below are some of the magazines that we have made ISSN barcodes for: You will receive an email containing your barcode images in several different formats (.eps. We will use your number to create your high resolution barcode images. If you require supplement digits at the end of your barcode (to represent the issue number), please let us know as well. Great service thanks.NOTE: When ordering, please type your ISSN into the “additional information” part on the payment form (alternatively, email it to us). “I don’t get in touch for a year, I ping you an email before I go to bed at a stupid late hour in the UK and when I get up 5 hours later the barcode is sitting there in my inbox waiting for me. “Many thanks for the barcode – it has already produced an Amazon sale and covered its cost, so I am very pleased with your service. “And I thought the best thing to come from NZ was the amazing Flight Of The Conchords :-)” Louise D Magazine Barcode (with two supplement numbers) (eps format).Magazine Barcode (with two supplement numbers) (jpg format).Supplements are used on some magazine barcodes to represent the issue number of the magazine. We can give you barcode images that have either 2-digit or 5-digit supplement numbers. Note: If you want us to send you a barcode that has supplement digits at the end (like in the example below), please let us know when you make your order. After that, when your barcode is scanned the product details will appear on the retailer’s screen. After your magazine has been printed and distributed to your retailers, they will enter the barcode number and product information into their inventory system. You can choose the format you prefer & insert the barcode into the design for your magazine cover. The images will come in several different formats (jpeg, eps, tiff, pdf, and bmp). Order ISSN barcodes here Here are some of the magazines that are using our ISSN barcode images:Īfter we receive your order, we will email your barcode images to you. Note – these barcodes can be used everywhere in the world These barcodes can be reused each year – they only need to be changed when the price changes. Some publications add a 2 digit supplement barcode after the main barcode – this can then vary with the issue eg it could be 01-12 for 12 monthly issues, or 01-52 for weekly issues, or 01-04 for quarterly issues. If the price was increased, the 2 digit price code should be changed eg from 00 to 01, and a new barcode created eg 9771234567010. We provide standard GS1 (EAN13) format barcodes that can be used worldwide.įor reference, an 8 digit ISSN number is converted into an EAN13 barcode in this way – 977 is added to the front of the number, the last of the 8 digits is removed (this is a checksum), a nominal price code is added to the number (usually 00), and then the last digit checksum is added. After you have your ISSN number, come back here to order the barcode images for your ISSN number. If you don’t have an ISSN number you can get one through the your designated ISSN agency here. We can supply the barcode images based on your ISSN number. This applies to all magazines, newspapers, and other periodical publications. Magazine barcodes and newspaper barcodes are based on the ISSN number (International Standard Serial Number) of the magazine or newspaper. ![]()
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