How to print barcode labels
- Choose Label sheet.
- Paste your products, one per line:
code, name, price, copies. Straight from Excel works. - Press Print labels, then print onto a 21-label A4 sheet or plain paper. Choose “Save as PDF” to keep a file.
Barcode types compared
| Type | Encodes | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Code 128 | Any letters, numbers, symbols | Your own SKUs, shelf and bin labels |
| EAN-13 | 13 digits | Retail products (GS1-issued numbers) |
| EAN-8 | 8 digits | Small packs with little space |
| UPC-A | 12 digits | Products sold in the US and Canada |
| Code 39 | A–Z, 0–9, a few symbols | Older industrial and asset labels |
| ITF-14 | 14 digits | Outer cartons and cases |
Tips for barcodes that scan
- Keep a clear white margin on both sides of the bars. Don’t let text or edges crowd them.
- Print dark bars on a light background. Red bars don’t scan with red-light scanners.
- Don’t shrink it too much: if a scanner struggles, choose a larger size.
Also useful: the UPI QR code generator for your counter, and the reorder point calculator for stock planning.