Print barcodes

Print barcode labels for new books — either as you add them or in bulk.

Where

Tools → Print Barcodes

Three layouts

• Avery 5160 (3×10 grid, 30 labels per sheet) — standard address-label sheets
• Avery 5167 (4×20 grid, 80 labels per sheet) — small labels for thin spines
• Continuous roll (1 label per row) — for label printers like the DYMO LabelWriter

Picking which barcodes to print

• "All books" — every active copy in your library
• "Selected books" — pick from a list
• "Books without a printed barcode" — only ones flagged as not-yet-printed
• "By date range" — books added between two dates

Printer settings

• Paper size: Letter (8.5×11)
• Margins: None
• Scale: 100% (do not "fit to page")
• Print to a laser printer for durability; inkjet smears with time

If labels print misaligned, check that "Scale" is set to 100% and that margins are 0.

Label material

For long-lasting labels:

• Avery 5160 or compatible
• Self-adhesive permanent
• Laser-printable

Polyester labels (more expensive) survive scrubbing and wet cleaning if your library uses such cleaning.

When a label peels off

• Reprint the barcode for that specific copy
• Reapply over the old (or remove and reapply fresh)
• Mark the copy as "Reprinted barcode" in the notes if you want to track

Custom barcode numbers

By default we generate 13-digit unique numbers. If you have an existing barcode scheme:

• Add Copy → Barcode → enter your own number
• We'll preserve it and print exactly that number on the label