Uploaded September 2011 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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This tutorial explains how to use IDAutomation's Java Font Encoder (to create a #DataMatrixBarcode) in the command prompt on Windows

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NOTE:
As of August 2015, the Data Matrix font name has been changed from IDAutomationDMatrix.ttf to IDAutomation2D.ttf.
The Data Matrix Font and Encoder Advantage packages are now named the Data Matrix Font and Encoder User or Developer Suite.
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The tutorial assumes that a Java compiler is installed and that you are using an IDAutomation 2D Font Advantage Package (Developer License and above). The Developer License includes font encoders for several development environments in a Developer Tools zip file included with purchase.

The #DataMatrix Font and Encoder Advantage Package is used in the example.

1. For the Data Matrix Font and Encoder product, please visit:
idautomation.com/barcode-fonts/2d/datamatrix

Data Matrix Example:
idautomation.com/barcode-fonts/2d/datamatrix/user-manual.html#Java_Data_Matrix

Other 2D Barcode Fonts can also be used:

2. For the PDF417 Font and Encoder product, please visit:
idautomation.com/barcode-fonts/2d/pdf417

PDF417 Example:
idautomation.com/barcode-fonts/2d/pdf417/user-manual.html#Java-Class

3. For Aztec Font and Encoder product, please visit:
idautomation.com/barcode-fonts/2d/aztec

Aztec Example:
idautomation.com/barcode-fonts/2d/aztec/user-manual.html#Java_Aztec

4. For QR Code Font and Encoder product, please visit:
idautomation.com/barcode-fonts/2d/qr-code

QR Code Example:
idautomation.com/barcode-fonts/2d/qr-code/user-manual.html#Java_QR-Code