Tool
Barcode printer
Generate a crisp barcode at your printer's native resolution and print it on receipt paper or sticker rolls.
“Print” opens the Elysano app with this image loaded — connect your USB or Bluetooth printer there. Nothing is uploaded.
Which barcode type should I use?
| Type | Use it for | Accepts |
|---|---|---|
| Code 128 | Internal labels, inventory, asset tags, order numbers | Letters, digits, symbols |
| EAN-13 / UPC-A | Retail products (needs a registered GS1 number to sell in shops) | 12–13 digits |
| EAN-8 | Very small retail packages | 7–8 digits |
| Code 39 | Older systems, some industrial and government uses | A–Z, 0–9, a few symbols |
| ITF-14 | Outer cartons and shipping cases | 13–14 digits |
If you only need a code your own scanner understands, Code 128 is the safest choice: it is compact and every scanner reads it.
Getting reliable scans from a thermal printer
- The tool picks the widest bar size that still fits the paper. Wider bars scan more reliably, so keep values short.
- Thermal printers print at 203 dpi (8 dots per mm). A bar width of 2–3 dots is ideal for handheld scanners.
- Barcodes on receipt paper fade with heat and sunlight. For labels that must last, use thermal sticker rolls and keep them out of the sun.