Print Labels
OpenBin can generate QR label sheets for any selection of bins, ready to print on standard paper or export as a PDF.
Navigating to Print
Access the print page from Settings → Print or from the bin list's action menu. The URL accepts a ?ids= query parameter to pre-select specific bins — useful for bookmarks or linking directly from another page.
Selecting Bins
The left panel shows your bins grouped by area. Use the checkboxes to select which bins to include on the sheet.
- Select All — selects every visible bin.
- Select None — clears the selection.
- Select by Area — expand an area to select or deselect all bins within it.
The preview panel on the right updates as you change the selection.
Label Modes
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
colored-card | Full-color label with icon, bin name, a preview of items, and QR code. Reflects the bin's color and card style. |
plain-qr | Minimal black-and-white label: QR code, bin name, and short code. Best for thermal printers or low-ink situations. |
icon-only | Large icon with the bin name below it. No QR code. Useful for large, clearly-labeled storage. |
text-only | Bin name and items list as plain text. No QR code. Useful for shelf labels or inventories. |
Orientation
Switch between Portrait and Landscape for any page format.
Custom Label Size
For fine-grained control, switch to custom label sizing and specify:
- Label width and height (mm)
- Padding inside each label (mm)
- Labels per row
Font Scale
Adjust the text size relative to the label size. Smaller labels may need a lower font scale to avoid overflow; larger labels benefit from a higher scale.
QR Style Customization
The QR Style card lets you change the visual appearance of QR codes:
| Option | Choices |
|---|---|
| Dot style | square, rounded, dots, classy, classy-rounded, extra-rounded |
| Corner style | square, extra-rounded, dot |
| QR foreground color | Any color (hex or picker) |
| QR background color | Any color (hex or picker), or transparent |
WARNING
Highly stylized QR codes or very low-contrast colors may reduce scan reliability. Test scan your labels before printing a large batch.
Saving Presets
Once you have a format you're happy with, save it as a named preset:
- In the Format card, enter a preset name.
- Click Save Preset.
Saved presets appear in the format selector for quick reuse across sessions. Presets are stored in your browser's local storage.
PDF Export
Click Download PDF to generate a PDF file containing all selected labels at the configured size and format. The PDF can be sent to a print shop or opened in any PDF viewer.
Browser Print
Click Print to open the browser's native print dialog. The print stylesheet hides the UI controls and renders only the label sheet.
TIP
For best results with browser print, set margins to "None" in the print dialog and match the paper size to your selected format.
Related
- Bins — Create and manage the bins you're printing labels for
- QR Scanning — Scan the labels after printing
- API: Print Settings — Print Settings REST API reference