Postal barcodes turn ZIP+4 Codes into barcodes. MyLabel Designer only prints barcodes for addresses that have ZIP+4 Codes. Add the ZIP Code information in either the Data Entry or Data Table window.


Barcoded labels always display an image of a postal barcode in the Data Entry window. However, the postal barcode won’t print unless the address contains a ZIP+4 Code (nine digits).


NOTE: The label must be at least 3½ inches wide, to prevent the barcode from being cut off when you print.

  1. Open the Insert menu and choose Postal Barcode or click the Postal Barcode button to open the Postal Barcode dialog. Postal Barcode
  2. Choose the ZIP Code field that you want to use for the postal barcode.
  3. Click OK.
  4. Click on the label to place the barcode.


The United States Postal Service recommends that you place the barcode directly above the first line (recipient’s name) of the address. You can also place it below the address, or in the lower-right corner of an envelope or postcard.


NOTE: You won’t receive postage discounts for using barcodes on your labels unless you meet the strict address correction and Presort requirements for Bulk Mail.


Adding a Product Barcode


Product barcodes are placed as fields on your label in the Design window. Enter the barcode data in either the Data Entry or Data Table window.


MyLabel Designer supports Code 39, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13, and EAN-8 product barcodes.


To add a postal barcode to your label, see "Adding a Postal Barcode" on page 92.


To Add a Product Barcode

  1. Open the Insert menu and choose Product Barcode or click the Product Barcode button to open the Select Barcode Type dialog.
  2. Choose the type of barcode that you want on your label from the Type list on the left. A preview of the barcode type appears on the right.
  3. Choose the field that you want barcoded from the Field drop-down list below the preview.
  4. Click OK.
  5. Click on the label to place the barcode.


To further define how the barcode works, see "Changing the Barcode Type and Specifications" on page 94.


Enter the data for the barcode in either the Data Entry or Data Table window.


NOTE: Barcodes can’t be exported for use with other programs.