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Barcodes & Labels

Generate and print barcode labels for fast checkout

Supported Barcode Types

UPC (Universal Product Code)

12-digit barcode standard in North America. Required for retail stores selling manufacturer products. Example: 012345678905

EAN (European Article Number)

13-digit barcode used internationally. Common in Europe and rest of world. Example: 5901234123457

ISBN (Books)

10 or 13-digit identifier for books. Required for bookstores. Example: 978-0-123456-78-9

Custom SKU Barcodes

Generate barcodes from your own SKU codes. Use Code 128 format for alphanumeric SKUs. Example: TSHIRT-RED-M

Adding Barcodes to Products

Method 1: Use Manufacturer Barcode

  1. When adding product, scan existing manufacturer barcode
  2. Barcode automatically saved to product record
  3. No label printing needed - use manufacturer barcode on packaging
  4. Works for retail stores reselling branded products

Method 2: Generate from SKU

  1. Enter SKU when creating product (e.g., PUMP-1234)
  2. Point Plus POS auto-generates Code 128 barcode
  3. Print barcode labels (see below)
  4. Best for custom products, private label, or bulk items

Method 3: Manual Entry

  1. Go to product edit page
  2. Enter barcode number in "Barcode" field
  3. Save product
  4. Use when you have pre-printed labels with specific barcode numbers

Printing Barcode Labels

Label Printer Setup

Recommended barcode label printers:

  • Dymo LabelWriter 450: Thermal printer, no ink needed, $129
  • Brother QL-820NWB: Thermal, wireless, color labels, $199
  • Zebra ZD420: Industrial-grade, high-volume, $299
  • MUNBYN Label Printer: Budget option, $79

Printing Individual Labels

  1. Go to product page in inventory
  2. Click "Print Label" button
  3. Select label size (1" x 1", 2" x 1", etc.)
  4. Choose number of copies
  5. Click "Print"
  6. Label prints with barcode, SKU, price, and product name

Bulk Label Printing

  1. Go to /inventory
  2. Check boxes next to products
  3. Click "Bulk Actions" → "Print Labels"
  4. Enter quantity per product
  5. Click "Print All"
  6. All labels print in sequence

Label Templates

Customize what appears on your barcode labels:

Standard Template

  • Product name (truncated to fit)
  • Barcode (scannable)
  • SKU in human-readable text
  • Price

Custom Template

Go to Settings → Label Templates to customize:

  • Show/hide price
  • Add company logo
  • Include category name
  • Add variant options (size, color)
  • Change font size and style

Barcode Scanning at POS

To scan barcodes during checkout:

  1. Connect USB barcode scanner to POS terminal
  2. Recommended scanners: Zebra LS2208, Honeywell 1900, Symbol DS6707
  3. Scanner acts as keyboard - no drivers needed
  4. On sales screen, click in search box (or press F1)
  5. Scan product barcode
  6. Product automatically added to cart
  7. Scan next item to add more products

⚡ Fast Checkout: Scanning barcodes is 10x faster than typing product names. Reduces checkout time from 3 minutes to 30 seconds.

Barcode Best Practices

  • Use Unique Barcodes: Each product variant needs its own barcode
  • Print Clearly: Low-quality prints cause scan errors
  • Test Scans: After printing, test barcode with scanner
  • Label Placement: Put labels on flat surfaces, avoid curves
  • Size Matters: Too small = won't scan. Minimum 1" wide for Code 128
  • Keep Database Updated: If barcode changes, update product record
  • Backup SKU Lookup: If barcode won't scan, type SKU manually

Troubleshooting

Barcode won't scan?

Check label quality (smudged, faded?). Try different scanner angle. Ensure barcode type matches scanner capabilities. Re-print label if damaged.

Wrong product appears?

Duplicate barcode in system. Search inventory for barcode number, delete duplicates. Assign unique barcodes to all products.

Labels printing blank?

Check label printer paper/ribbon. Verify correct label size selected. Update printer drivers. Test with sample label template.

Need Barcode System Help?

Contact our team for assistance with barcode setup and label printing

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