Customizing barcode labels allows you to tailor labels for various workflows. The base template includes item name, SKU, barcode, batch number, and expiry date. You can define barcode types, standards, and label sizes to suit your needs.
The base template of a barcode label will contain:
Item name
SKU
Barcode
Internal barcode in Code 128 format for inventory and purchase order workflows
Registered barcode in Code 39 format for manufacturing and sales workflows
Batch number
Expiry date.
The base template page size is 1x1in (2.54x2.54cm)
What to consider when customizing barcode labels
Define the type of barcode you want to use. For example, if you want to print the Supplier item code when receiving items from suppliers and the Registered barcode when selling items to your customers
Define the barcode standard. For example, using barcode standard Code 128 is universal when keeping items in stock and tracking them, but while selling items you can have different barcode standards registered with the Global standard organization GS1
Define the barcode label size. Depending on your printer or the label size of the sticker roll you may need to resize the PDF page accordingly.
Learn more about customizing PDF templates.
Note: If you are stocktaking with a barcode scanner you may want to have a batch barcode on your barcode labels. By customizing the template you can add multiple barcodes or replace item barcodes with batch barcodes.
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