Match size to the environment

Common sizes from the shop and templates:

• Bin/shelf labels: 3x2, 4x3, or 2x1 for tight racks.
• Asset tags: 2x1 or 1.5x1 with strong adhesive or polyester stock.
• Cable/wire: Self-laminating 1x1 or wrap-around formats (print on the flag area; the clear laminate protects the print).

In mylabelmaker, pick the size first from the artboard toolbar. The canvas will match your physical stock.

Use the warehouse inventory template as starting point

Open Templates → Warehouse → "Warehouse inventory". It includes a clean layout with location code (big barcode + text), description area, and often a quantity or date field.

Replace static text with tokens:

• Location/Aisle: {{bin_id}} or {{aisle}}-{{bay}}
• Description: {{part_name}}
• Barcode value: usually the bin_id or SKU for scanning into WMS.

Add shapes (rectangle border or color block) for visual zoning if your warehouse uses color coding by area.

Serialized tags that survive

For equipment, IT assets, or tools:

• Asset ID or serial as prominent barcode (CODE128 or Code 39 common in asset systems).
• Human readable asset number + description.
• Optional: QR code linking to your asset database or maintenance ticket system (use {{asset_url}} or a base URL + token).
• Small date or "Property of XYZ" footer.

Use durable material suggestions from the shop (polyester or vinyl labels hold up better than paper for assets).

Handle curved and protected labels

For data center, electrical, or industrial cabling:

• Use the shape tools (rectangle or rounded) to create a "flag" area that wraps or stands out.
• Print the identifier (cable ID, port, from-to) in the printable zone.
• For self-laminating stock, design so the clear over-laminate covers the text after application.
• Include a small barcode or QR for scanning during audits or troubleshooting.

Tokens like {{cable_id}}, {{from_rack}}-{{to_rack}}, or {{port}} make it easy to generate hundreds from a single spreadsheet export from your network documentation tool.

Export your bin list, asset register, or cable schedule as CSV or publish a Google Sheet view.

In mylabelmaker, open the Variables panel, load the data. The row navigator appears automatically when tokens match headers.

Print directly (one label per row) or use Options → Copy ZPL to feed your existing print queue, CMMS, or WMS that expects ZPL.

For very large runs, the multi-DPI support (Auto-detect from printer) ensures small barcodes on asset tags or dense text on bin labels stay crisp even on 300/600 dpi printers.