sheet
A4 · 24-up
63.5 × 33.9 mm, 3 columns × 8 rows
- Width
- 63.5 mm
- Height
- 33.9 mm
thermal barcode label maker
Design barcode labels for a thermal roll workflow
Thermal labels need a known roll width, label height, gap, orientation and device resolution. BatchLabel keeps those physical constraints visible while you position a barcode, product fields and simple graphics, then exports through the format your print path accepts.
sheet
A4 · 14-up
99.1 × 38.1 mm, 2 columns × 7 rows
- Width
- 99.1 mm
- Height
- 38.1 mm
sheet
Letter · 30-up
Compatible 1 × 2⅝ inch reference, 3 × 10
- Width
- 66.675 mm
- Height
- 25.4 mm
roll
Thermal · 50 × 30
Generic compact roll label
- Width
- 50 mm
- Height
- 30 mm
roll
Thermal · 100 × 150
Generic shipping-size roll label
- Width
- 100 mm
- Height
- 150 mm
roll
Jewellery tag · 60 × 12
Narrow fold-over or string-tag canvas
- Width
- 60 mm
- Height
- 12 mm
A practical workflow
How to use it
- 01
Measure label and gap
Use the liner pitch and actual printable width, not only the product name on the box.
- 02
Match printer DPI
Select the real configured resolution before positioning one-dot-sensitive bars and lines.
- 03
Calibrate media and test
Run the printer's media calibration, print one label and verify scan data and alignment.
Avoid rework
Common errors and precise fixes
203 DPI artwork sent as 300 DPI
Dot coordinates map to a different physical dimension and can distort the layout.
Regenerate from millimetres using the target printer's configured DPI.
Heat and speed ignored
Excess darkness can spread bars while insufficient heat creates gaps, even with correct artwork.
Tune printer darkness/speed with the stock and inspect a physical scan sample.
Know the limits
Direct browser-to-printer transport is not included; exports use the browser download/print workflow.
Material, heat, speed, sensor settings and firmware can affect results.
Questions, answered
Before you continue
Is ZPL required for every thermal printer?
No. Some workflows print PDF or raster through a driver, while compatible Zebra workflows may use ZPL. Choose the path supported by your printer and environment.
Can BatchLabel control media calibration?
No. Sensor and feed calibration happen on the printer or its driver. BatchLabel controls label geometry and local export offsets.