How to Begin Using Barcodes

[HandsIn]

Hi, I am hoping for an updated answer- most of what I've seen is from 2016-2021.  

I use square inventory for my retail business but never used sku labels/barcodes before.  We are expanding and need to begin printing out a label with a barcode which aligns with the item in the inventory.

Most of you probably do this already.  Can you tell me what software and printer and reader that you use.  

Thank you!

[JTPets · Accepted solution]

Check out my thread here https://community.squareup.com/t5/Retail-and-eCommerce/Why-I-m-Upgrading-to-a-Second-Zebra-ZD4011-Pr...

[HandsIn]

Really helpful, thank you

[Candlestore]

@HandsIn ;

I use 5 different Zebra 410 printers for my labels.  I then use Zebras software on a computer where I print the labels.  Copy paste the Square SKU or GTIN field to the Zebra software and other text information I would like.  Alot of Square users use the 410 Zebra label printer with Square's software.  If the item comes in with a Barcode you can use that and scan it into Square.

Here is more about Printing Barcodes with Square : 6093-create-and-print-bar-code-labels-with-square-for-retail 

I also use Zebra ( Symbol Motorola ) scanners.  Curently I use the curently using 2 DS6786 ? usb to cradle then Wireless from Cradle to Scanner models that can scan 2D barcodes, but was using the2 DS6707 USB to scanner models.   I did not like the USB cable catching on items or getting in the way as we scanned items which is why we switched. 

Here is Squares list of Compatible Scanners : compatibility/accessories/barcode-scanners 

[HandsIn]

Thank you so much