Guide
How to print labels from Excel
BarcodeStack reads supported spreadsheet files in your browser. Store identifiers as text in the source workbook and inspect imported values: digits already rounded or removed by spreadsheet software cannot be recovered. Column headers become {{placeholders}} for text and barcodes.
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Design the label
Pick a size, add text and barcodes, and insert {{Column Name}} placeholders from the Field tool.
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Import the workbook
Import data → File upload → choose your .xlsx. The first row becomes your column names.
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Check the mapping
Columns auto-match to placeholders; warnings flag anything unmatched or empty.
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Generate
Preview representative rows, then export a bounded range as PDF or ZPL for a compatible printer. Split large jobs when file, pixel or output limits are reached.
Good to know
- Store UPC/EAN values as text, preserving leading zeros, and compare imported values against the source before printing.
- Use {{#}} for sequential numbering with a start value, zero-padding, and a prefix (INV-0001…).
- “Print each ×N” prints multiples per row — two per cable end, three per box.
Sizes used in this guide
Frequently asked questions
- How many rows can I print?
- Up to 5,000 rows per import, subject to file and cell limits. Exports also have work limits; choose a smaller range when needed and review the physical copy count.
- Does my spreadsheet leave my computer?
- The file is parsed in your browser. Cloud saves include saved data rows and API calls transmit their inputs. Limited diagnostics and hosting metadata also reach the service; see the Privacy Policy.
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