Barcode Printing
You can print custom barcode labels with BoxHero to speed up inventory tracking. Design labels your way and print using any standard printer—no special equipment needed.
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You can print custom barcode labels with BoxHero to speed up inventory tracking. Design labels your way and print using any standard printer—no special equipment needed.
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Barcode labels make inventory management faster and more accurate. Print and attach labels to your items, then scan them to record transactions like Stock In and Stock Out in BoxHero.
Supports 1D barcodes (Code128, EAN13) and 2D barcodes (QR codes)
Works with any label paper brand
Compatible with thermal transfer and direct thermal printers
Lets you print both barcodes and SKUs
Offers fully customizable designs, including the details printed on each label
To print barcodes in BoxHero, follow the steps below:
Go to Print Barcode > Item.
Click the Add button to create and customize your label design.
Choose a paper type.
(Optional) Adjust the width, height, and margins of the label.
Customize the design details and save the template.
You can either select the items you want to print or import an item list from Excel.
We recommend checking out our step-by-step guide:
You can print barcode labels straight from your phone by following these steps:
From the home screen, select Print Barcode.
Choose your label design and the item you want to print.
Hit the Print button and select your printer.
For mobile barcode printing: make sure both your printer and mobile device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
For details, please refer to the following:
We support both 1D barcodes and 2D barcodes (QR codes) and provide a variety of label templates in different sizes, so you can choose what works best for you. You can fully customize your barcode labels—change the font size, make text bold, and more.
Here are some details you can include on your labels. BoxHero will automatically pull the corresponding item information when you print:
Item Name : {{name}}
SKU : {{sku}}
Barcode : {{barcode}}
Attribute : {{size, color, etc.}}
Note: If you're printing barcodes by SKU, make sure to change the barcode field from {{barcode}} to {{sku}}.
BoxHero’s barcode printing works with all kinds of printers and paper.
For standard printers, you can use A4 label sheets (sticker type) to print your barcodes. These are widely available at stationery stores or online, and our system supports labels from well-known brands like Formtec and Avery.
We've already preloaded the dimensions for commonly used label sheets on BoxHero, so you can select the paper type and start printing without having to manually adjust anything.
BoxHero also works with thermal transfer and direct thermal printers, such as TSC and Zebra. If you're looking for something more budget-friendly, XPrinter offers affordable options as well.
After connecting the printer to your computer, set the paper size in your computer settings (Control Panel > Printer Properties). Then, load the thermal transfer or direct thermal label sheets into the printer, and you’re all set.
For a detailed guide on specific printers:
If the printout does not match the paper size, it can result in the barcode printing in a rotated position (printing sideways or at a 90-degree angle). Please go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers > Printer Properties to set the default paper size correctly.
If the barcode or QR code appears in red, it means there is an unprintable barcode value. Please check that the values set in the barcode field are either numeric or alphanumeric.
If your printed barcode appears blurry or jagged, adjusting the dithering or rendering settings can help improve the print quality. Follow the steps below based on your operating system.
Turn off the dithering option in your printer driver settings.
Go to Print Barcode > Add Label Design > Design Detail and change your barcode rendering to Vector.
After applying these changes, try printing the barcode again to check if the quality has improved.
BoxHero is compatible with any printer, so you can choose one based on your budget and brand preference. Zebra and Bixolon are great options in the $200-500 range, while XPrinter offers more affordable choices under $100, though the print quality may not be as high.
BoxHero auto-generates random barcode numbers that are compatible with the EAN13. When printing, you can select the barcode format in the design details of your template.
Our system supports the following barcode formats: Code128 (default for optimal compatibility), Code39, Code93, EAN13, ITF, and STF.
If your budget allows, we highly recommend using a thermal transfer printer for clean, durable, long-lasting barcode labels. The is one of our top picks!
If you need additional barcode formats, please contact our .
You can request a custom label design through the page. Please note that custom labels are available exclusively to teams on the Business Plan.
If you're a BoxHero user with an active subscription to the , please click "Can't find the design you want?" to request a custom label template.
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