Label Printing

SimplePIM integrates with the label management system to generate product labels with barcodes, QR codes, and dynamic data fields.

Printing Labels

From Product List

1. Select one or more products
2. Click Print Labels
3. Choose a label template
4. Configure print options
5. Generate and print

From Product Details

1. Open the product details panel
2. Click Print Label
3. Select template and options
4. Generate the label PDF

Available Data Fields

Product labels can include any product field:

Standard Fields

Metadata Fields

Access custom metadata in labels:

{{product.metadata.color}}
{{product.metadata.material}}
{{product.metadata.brand}}

Stock Information

When printing with inventory data:

{{quantity}}
{{location}}
{{lot_number}}

Barcode and QR Codes

Barcodes

Labels can include Code128 barcodes generated from:

• Product code
• Barcode field
• Any text field

QR Codes

QR codes support multiple data types:

• Product URLs
• Contact information
• Custom data

Printer Types

Thermal Roll Printers

For continuous label rolls:

• Single or side-by-side labels
• Configurable label dimensions
• Landscape rotation support

Sheet Printers

For sheet labels (A4, Letter, A5):

• Multiple labels per page
• Configurable margins
• Row and column layout

Print Options

When generating labels:

Creating Templates

Label templates are managed in the Templates module. To create a template for products:

1. Navigate to Templates
2. Create a new template
3. Set data source to Products
4. Design the layout with product placeholders
5. Save and use for product printing

See the SimplePrint documentation for detailed template creation.

Best Practices

Template Design

• Use clear, readable fonts
• Include both barcode and human-readable text
• Test print before large batches
• Consider label size for scanners

Data Accuracy

• Verify product data before printing
• Use barcode field for scannable labels
• Update labels when product data changes

Printer Setup

• Configure printer settings per template
• Test alignment on actual labels
• Maintain printer calibration