Print Barcodes

The Print Barcodes feature allows you to create, customize, and print barcodes for your inventory items. This guide will walk you through the three-step process of generating and printing barcodes.

Step 1: Select Data Source

In the first step, you’ll choose where your barcode data comes from:

• From Inventory – Use existing inventory records as your data source
• From File – Upload and import data from Excel (XLSX, XLS) or CSV files
• Generate Barcode Data – Create new barcodes and link them later to your products

When importing from a file, ensure your data has clear column headers as these will be used as field names for your barcodes.

Step 2: Design Label

After selecting your data source, you’ll design how your barcodes look:

Label Template

Choose a label size and format that works with your printer and label sheets. You can:

• Select from predefined label templates
• Adjust template dimensions to match your label stock

Field Selection

Add elements to your label design by selecting fields:

• Text Fields – Add any text field from your data source
• Barcode Fields – Convert data fields into scannable barcodes
• Mobile Inventory QR code – Add a special QR code for the Mobile Inventory app
• Lines – Add horizontal lines to separate content
• Images – Upload and place images (like your logo) on the label

Field Customization

Once you’ve added fields to your label, select them to customize their properties:

• For Barcodes:
  • Barcode Type (Code128, Code39, EAN13, QR)
  • Show/Hide Human Readable Text
  • Font Size for readable text
  • Rotation (0°, 90°, 180°, 270°)
• For Text:
  • Font Size
  • Rotation
• For Lines:
  • Line Thickness
  • Line Color
• For All Elements:
  • Position (drag and drop elements on the canvas)
  • Dimensions (resize elements as needed)

Use the data preview option to see how your labels will look with actual data. You can activate the grid to help with alignment, and zoom in/out to better position your elements.

Step 3: Preview and Print

In the final step, you’ll preview your labels and prepare them for printing:

• Navigate through your labels using the previous/next buttons
• Set the number of labels to print (automatically calculated from your data source)
• Click the Print button when ready

When you click Print, the system will generate all your labels and open your browser’s print dialog, where you can select your printer and adjust printer settings.

Tips for Successful Printing

• In your browser’s print dialog, set paper size to match your label stock
• Consider printing a test page on regular paper first to check alignment

Common Questions

Q: What barcode types are supported?
A: The system supports Code128, Code39, EAN13, and QR code formats.

Q: Can I use my company logo on the labels?
A: Yes, you can upload and position your logo or any other image on your label design.

Q: What does “Mobile Inventory QR Code” mean?
A: This QR code is specially formatted to link directly to a product page. When scanned using a mobile device, it takes the user straight to the corresponding product’s information online.

Q: How much does this feature cost?
A: This feature is free to use for everyone.