DPD (Deutsher Paket Dienst) Code Barcode

This Barcode Symbology is supported by the following Neodynamic products:

Overview

The DPD tracking number is the only basis for parcel identification within the DPD system. The following number code describes the structure of the plain writing and the DPD barcode contents.

IPPPPPPPTTTTTTTTTTTTTTSSSCCC (P)

where:
  • I: Identification tag
  • P: Destination post code
  • T: Tracking number
  • S: Service code
  • C: Destination country code
  • P: Check digit which is shown in the human readable text only and is automatically calculated by our products

How to create DPD Code barcodes using Barcode Professional for

Note: Please refer to the Class Reference documentation for more information about the properties and methods stated in this document.
In order to get a DPD Code barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to DPDCode
  • Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
    • Set the BarWidth = 0.01476 and BarHeight = 1.0 (Values are expressed in Inches)
    • Set the QuietZoneWidth = 0.10 property (Value is expressed in Inches)
  • Set the Code property with the value to encode based on the required DPD format (see above).
Note: Please refer to the Class Reference documentation for more information about the properties and methods stated in this document.
In order to get a DPD Code barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to DPDCode
  • Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
    All values for barcode dimensions are expressed in INCHES by default. However, Barcode Professional supports other unit of measurement such as Millimeter, Centimeter, and Mils. For modifying the unit of measurement for barcoding, please set up the BarcodeUnit property as needed.
    • Set the BarWidth = 0.01476 and BarHeight = 1.0 (Values are expressed in Inches)
    • Set the QuietZone (Value is expressed in Inches)
  • Set the Code property with the value to encode based on the required DPD format (see above).

Example of DPD Code barcode images

Code property = 0123456789012345678901234567 will produce the following barcode image:

DPD Code Barcode - Code property = 0123456789012345678901234567