Features Spotlight
The WooCommerce Print Barcode Labels plugin comes with a wide range of features designed to scale your e-commerce and retail operations. Here is a breakdown of all core features.
1. Visual Drag-and-Drop Label Creator
- WYSIWYG Workspace: Design labels visually via a modern drag-and-drop React panel.
- Custom Layout Blocks: Add and arrange:
- Product Details: Name, price, sale price, SKU, variable attributes.
- Order Details: Order ID, date, billing/shipping name, total items, totals.
- Barcode Elements: Configurable dimensions, barcode formats, and visibility toggles for human-readable text.
- Custom Text blocks: Add static notes, store terms, or branding.
- Layout Sizing Controls: Set label height, width, margin, columns, rows, and page borders. Supporting custom dimensions for thermal labels, multi-label sheets, and A4 grids.
2. Multi-Format Barcode Engine
The plugin features a robust barcode generator supporting both standard 1D linear barcodes and 2D matrix barcodes:
| Barcode Type | Format Standard | Primary Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| CODE128 | 1D High Density | General warehouse sorting & alphanumeric strings |
| CODE39 | 1D Variable Length | Industrial applications & legacy hardware scanners |
| EAN-13 | 1D Global Retail | Standard product retail tags (Europe/Asia) |
| UPC-A | 1D Retail standard | Standard retail product labeling (North America) |
| ISBN | 1D Book Standard | Publishing and bookstore inventory tracking |
| QR Code | 2D Matrix | Mobile lookups, digital menus, coupon links |
| PDF417 | 2D Stacked | Heavy data storage, logistics, shipping slips |
3. Print Server & Hardware Automation
- Node-Based Print Daemon: Local server script runs in the background on your OS to manage WebSocket print commands.
- Zebra ZPL Command Translator: Converts designed canvas images directly into ZPL instructions for instant Zebra label prints.
- Image Mode Fallback: Print to any desktop laser, inkjet, or non-Zebra thermal printer via standard canvas-to-PNG printing.
- Auto-Print Hooks: Enable automatic prints upon e-commerce orders, printing baggage or product labels hands-free at checkouts.
4. Bulk Admin Workflows
- Product Listing Integrations: Select multiple products in your WordPress catalog and trigger bulk barcode generation and PDF exports.
- Order Slip Prints: Select multiple orders to generate shipping slips or packaging barcodes in one click.
- Coupon Barcodes: Print barcode vouchers for WooCommerce discounts and hand them to customers in-store.
[!IMPORTANT] Barcode Scanner Compatibility: Most standard laser scanners require at least a 0.25mm barcode bar width (X-dimension) to register scans reliably. Ensure your visual layout gives barcodes enough breathing room without compressing columns.