What is ITF-14 for Corrugated Cases?
ITF-14 is the GS1 case code printed on corrugated boxes that hold retail units. Its thick bars are designed to print reliably on rough cardboard - unlike the fine bars of EAN-13 - and it carries the 14-digit case GTIN that wholesalers and retailers scan at receiving. This tool produces ITF-14 case-code artwork for your outer cartons.
Common Uses for ITF-14 for Corrugated Cases
- Corrugated case labels for wholesale distribution
- GTIN case codes printed directly on brown boxes
- Outer carton codes for multi-pack and bulk products
- Pallet-layer and warehouse case identification
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why print ITF-14 instead of EAN-13 on a box?
ITF-14 uses thicker bars that survive the texture and printing of corrugated cardboard, where an EAN-13's fine bars would smear. It is the case-level GS1 code.
How many digits is ITF-14?
14 digits: a packaging indicator, the 12- or 13-digit product number, and the GS1 check digit (calculated automatically).
Do I need a bearer bar around ITF-14?
GS1 requires a heavy surrounding border (bearer bar) when printing ITF-14 directly on cardboard - it protects the code and helps scanners read it. Check your label spec.
Can I generate case codes in bulk?
Yes, paste a list of carton GTINs and print the whole run of case labels.
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