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Can Barcodes Be Read Upside Down?

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Can Barcodes Be Read Upside Down?

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Yes. Each barcode (whether it is UPC, EAN, Code 39, etc.) includes a start and stop character. Depending which is encountered first will tell the scanner what direction it is reading the barcode. With that information, the decoder can properly read the symbol.

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