Bulk Print Barcodes

Efficiently print barcodes for numerous samples or materials all at once

Overview

Labii's "Bulk Print Barcodes" function enables users to efficiently print barcodes for numerous samples or materials all at once. This feature can be particularly useful for labs with extensive inventories or high-throughput environments, offering a streamlined solution to barcode generation. By utilizing this function, users can save considerable time and effort, ensuring all items are accurately labeled and easy to track.

How to Use

• Go to Table List View: Navigate to the table you want to edit from side menu and click it to open the list view, which displays all the records in a tabular format.

• Select Records: Choose one or more records that you want to edit by clicking on checkbox. You can select multiple records by clicking on each record. You can also select all by clicking the checkbox in the title row.

• Open the Bulk Operations Panel: After selecting the records, the bulk operations panel will appear in front of the list.

• Click the "Print" Button: In the bulk operations panel, click "Print" from the dropdown, select "Barcodes".

• Perform Print: Follow the label print settings to print.

Print Settings

Users can customize the appearance of labels using these settings:

Barcode configuration

• Value to be encoded - Choose a field to be encoded as barcode.

• Format - Select which barcode type to use. Please check the wikipage of the different barcode types for more information.

• Barcode Width - The width of a single bar.

• Barcode Height - The height of the barcode in px.

Label configuration

• Should Display Label - Should display the label with the Barcode

• Label Position

  • Top

  • Bottom

• Columns - Choose columns to be included. If the selected records come from more than one table, table-specific columns will not be displayed.

• Separator - Separator to separate columns.

  • Linebreak

  • Comma (,)

  • Vertical bar (|)

  • Dash (-)

• Standard Label - Choose a dymo label to set lable size. This will update the label width and height automatically.

• Width - The width of the label.

• Height - The height of the label.

• Margin - Set the margin of the text in the label.

• Font Size - Set the size of the text in px.

• Should Display Header - Should display the header for the label.

Rotate Label

To match the printer settings, users can also rotate the label. The rotation will shift the height and width of the label, ensuring that it properly aligns with the specified printing dimensions. To achieve this adjustment, follow these steps: first, locate the Rotate button on the interface. Next, click the Rotate button to initiate the rotation process. This will effectively swap the height and width attributes of the label, accommodating the printer's layout requirements. It is crucial to verify that the label dimensions are correct after rotating, as improper alignment may result in printing errors.

Save as Default

Users can save their print settings as either personal or organizational defaults to streamline future printing. Once saved, the system will automatically apply these settings. To save, click the "Save as Default" button and select either "Personal" or "Organizational." Only administrators can save as organizational defaults.

Print Preview

As the user updates the settings, the preview window located on the right panel will display the label in real-time. This feature allows users to see immediate changes and adjustments to the label as they configure the settings, ensuring they have an accurate view of the final appearance without needing to save or refresh.