Note: If you have a label printer, follow the steps in this guide to print custom barcodes: How to print Quartzy barcode labels with a label printer
Use Quartzy's barcode label printing feature to organize your stockroom and easily update your lab's Inventory. Users can generate and print barcode labels instantly from their Quartzy Inventory. Scanning a barcode label allows users to:
- Quickly find existing inventory items in Quartzy
- Update your lab's inventory using the Quartzy mobile app
- Physically organize your shelves so everything has a dedicated storage space
Read below to learn more about Quartzy barcodes and how to generate and print them for your inventory items!
Table of Contents
- Generating and Printing Barcode Labels
- Use an office printer or label printer to print custom barcode labels
Barcode Structure
- The barcodes map to an inventory item's serial number.
- Each printed barcode label includes useful data like an item's manufacturer (Manu), catalog number (Part #), and unit size (Size).
- Quartzy-generated barcodes are formatted for 2"x4" Avery labels (inkjet and laser options), with other sizes to be added in the future. Each label sheet will fit 10 barcode labels per page.
Generating and Printing Barcode Labels
1. Navigate to your lab's Inventory module.
2. Use the checkboxes to select the items you want to generate barcodes for. Then, click Group Actions and choose Print Barcodes.
3. Select File Type (.docx or .csv file) and Barcode Type (1D Barcode or QR Code).
If using a label printer, you can create a label template in your preferred label software, download Quartzy barcodes in a .CSV file, and then import the .CSV file into the label printer software to print customized barcodes. Step-by-step instructions can be found here: How to print Quartzy barcode labels with a label printer
Optional: Click Set Copies per Barcode and check the box for In-stock Quantity as Copies to print a barcode for each quantity in inventory.
4. Click Download.
Tip: If you have a partially used sheet of labels, it can be flipped upside down and reprinted!
5. If using the Microsoft Word file type: Load size 2"x4" Avery labels (inkjet and laser options) into your printer. Open the quartzy_barcodes.docx file, and print your barcode labels.
Use an office printer or label printer to print custom barcode labels
1. Navigate to your lab's Inventory module.
2. Export your Quartzy Inventory by clicking Export Inventory on the left sidebar.
3. Open the Excel file and save each worksheet as a .CSV.
4. Import the .CSV file into the Quartzy Barcode & Label Generator.
5. If using a desktop printer, select Office Printer for the Printer Type. If using a label printer, select Barcode Printer. Choose a Label Type and Label Template size.
5. Select up to 6 fields to display as text, then click Download Barcodes.
A PDF will be generated with your custom barcodes!
Next up: Learn how to search for inventory items by scanning barcodes
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