High-Quality Barcode Label Printing in O2VEND ERP – Setup for Retail, Warehouse & Inventory

Efficient Retail barcode label printing is essential for smooth retail billing, fast stock tracking, accurate warehouse movement, and reliable product identification. Clear and well-designed barcode labels reduce scanning errors and support streamlined inventory operations across multiple business environments.

The Print Barcode Label Settings module in O2VEND Backoffice provides complete customization options, allowing configuration of label size, spacing, media type, barcode format, fields, and alignment. This flexibility helps businesses generate professional barcode labels suitable for different printing devices and packaging requirements.

This guide explains how to configure, design, and print high-quality barcode labels in O2VEND ERP for retail, wholesale, manufacturing, and warehouse management.

Retail Barcode Label Printing in O2VEND ERP

The Barcode Print Setup module in O2VEND ERP allows businesses to design and manage barcode label templates with advanced customization options. This feature supports multiple label types and formats commonly used in retail and warehouse operations, including:

  • Continuous roll labels
  • SKU and product ID labels
  • QR code labels
  • MRP and price tags
  • Custom-designed product labels

With these configuration features, businesses can produce barcode labels that meet their packaging, shelf display, and scanning requirements. The printed labels remain clear, scannable, durable, and aligned with standard GS1 and POS billing specifications.

How to Create a Barcode Label Template in O2Vend

A barcode label template defines the structure, layout, and data fields used when printing product labels in O2VEND ERP. Follow the steps below to create a customized label template for retail, warehouse, or inventory use:

  1. Go to Settings → Inventory Settings → Print Barcode Label Settings.
  2. Enter the label configuration details:
    • Name – Unique template name
    • Label Height – Height of the label (mm)
    • Label Width – Width of the label (mm)
    • Labels Per Row – Number of labels printed in each row
    • Gap Between Labels – Horizontal and vertical spacing between labels
  3. Click Add Field to insert content elements into the template.
  4. Double-click Drag Me to open and edit field properties.
  5. Choose the required field type:
    • Text – Product name, SKU, MRP, category
    • Image – Product image, brand logo
    • Barcode – SKU, GTIN, or custom barcode
  6. Click Save to finalize and store your barcode label template.

This setup ensures accurate, consistent, and high-quality barcode printing across all inventory, purchase, and retail operations in O2VEND ERP.

High-Quality Barcode Label Printing in O2VEND ERP – Setup for Retail, Warehouse & Inventory

Barcode Template Layout Settings

The Create Barcode Settings screen in O2VEND ERP allows precise control over barcode label layout, spacing, alignment, and media format. These settings ensure that labels print correctly on thermal printers, label sheets, and continuous roll printers.

Below is a detailed explanation of each field visible in the editor.

High-Quality Barcode Label Printing in O2VEND ERP – Setup for Retail, Warehouse & Inventory

Left Panel — Barcode Attribute Settings

These options configure the selected field inside the barcode template (text, barcode, or image).

Attribute

Defines the linked product data such as SKU, GTIN, Product Name, or any custom field.
This ensures the printed label automatically updates with product information.

Height

Controls the height of the selected field.
For barcode fields, increasing height improves scanner readability.

Line Color

Sets the line/ink color of the barcode or text.
Usually remains black for optimal scanning.

Format

Specifies the barcode format (e.g., Code128, EAN13, UPC, QR).
Choosing the correct format ensures compatibility with retail or warehouse scanners.

Font Size

Controls the size of text displayed on the label.
Larger font is used for MRP or product names; smaller font for secondary information.

Text Margin

Defines the spacing between the field boundary and the printed text.
Useful to prevent text from touching the label edge.

Font Family

Allows selecting the font style (e.g., Sans Serif, Serif, Monospace).
This affects the overall appearance and readability.

Font Options

Additional font settings such as Bold, Italic, Underline.
Commonly used to highlight important information like price or SKU.

Font Position

Controls the placement of the text relative to the barcode (Top / Bottom / Center).
Example: Showing value below barcode for store readability.

Text Alignment

Aligns text to the left, center, or right within the field.
Center alignment is usually preferred for labels.

BG Color

Sets background color of the field.
Most barcode labels use white background for accurate scanning.

Display Value

Enables or disables showing the numeric barcode value below the bars.
Enabled for retail POS labels; disabled for minimalist labels.

Right Panel — Label Layout & Page Settings

These settings configure the overall size, spacing, and printing behavior of the entire label sheet or roll.

Name

The template name used to identify and reuse the layout across modules.

Left Space / Right Space / Center Space

Controls horizontal spacing between labels on the sheet.

  • Left Space: Margin from the left edge
  • Right Space: Margin from the right edge
  • Center Space: Space between columns

These values help align labels precisely when printing on sheets like Avery.

Top Space / Bottom Space

Vertical spacing above and below each label row.
Prevents misalignment when printing multiple rows on a single page.

Width

Defines the overall label width in millimeters.
Must match physical label roll or sheet size.

Height

Specifies the label height in millimeters.
Important for ensuring consistent printing on thermal printers.

Labels Per Row

Number of labels printed horizontally in one row.
Example: 2 labels per row for small price tags.

Media Type

Select between:

  • Paged Media – For sheet labels with fixed rows/columns
  • Continuous Media – For roll printers where labels print continuously

Choosing correct media type ensures no cutting or alignment issues.

Rows Per Page

Number of label rows on a full page (used for Paged Media).
Required for A4/A5 label sheets.

Preview Area (Center Panel)

The middle canvas displays a live preview of the barcode label.
Actions include:

  • Move fields
  • Resize text, barcode, image
  • Add new elements (text, barcode, image, shapes)
  • Zoom for detailed viewing
  • Delete or clone field items

This helps design accurate product labels without trial-and-error printing.

Toolbar Icons (Top)

Includes tools to:

  • Add Text
  • Add Barcode
  • Add Image
  • Add Lines / Shapes
  • Zoom In / Zoom Out
  • Align Fields
  • Delete Field

These actions allow building a fully customized label layout.

Additional Label Parameters

These parameters define label spacing, positioning, and printing alignment:

Field Description
Name Template name
Left/Right/Center Space Horizontal spacing adjustments
Top/Bottom Space Vertical spacing adjustments
Height Label height
Width Label width
Labels Per Row Labels printed in each row
Media Type Paged Media or Continuous Media

Media Type Options

Paged Media

Suitable for sheet-based label printing.
Uses structured layouts with fixed rows and columns.

Continuous Media

Used with roll-based thermal printers.
Prints labels continuously without page breaks.

Printing Barcodes from Purchase Module

  1. Open Back Office
  2. Navigate to Voucher → Purchase
  3. Open the purchase invoice
  4. Click Print Barcode
  5. Enter label quantity
  6. Select a barcode template
  7. Click OK to print

This is commonly used for printing labels for newly received stock.

Printing Barcodes from Inventory Module

  1. Open Back Office
  2. Go to Inventory → Print Barcode
  3. Click Print Barcode
  4. Select a barcode template
  5. Click OK to print

This method is ideal for reprinting labels for existing stock.

Clone Barcode Template in O2Vend

The Clone feature allows duplicating an existing barcode template instantly, helping maintain consistency and saving setup time.

How to Clone a Template

  1. Go to Backoffice → Settings → Inventory Settings → Print Barcode Label Settings
  2. Locate the barcode template to duplicate
  3. Click Clone
  4. Enter a new template name
  5. Make optional adjustments (size, fields, spacing)
  6. Click Save to apply

Why Use Clone?

  • Quickly create similar barcode templates
  • No need to rebuild designs from scratch
  • Already configured fields, spacing, and layout are copied
  • Only minor edits required based on label size or format

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