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How are you printing QR codes for parts?

  • October 1, 2025
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Beginner user here!  I don’t have a small QR code printer, we’ve purchased label pages (3x4 labels per page) to print from our computer.  We are trying to figure out how to print multiple copies of the same QR parts label on one sheet.  Seems like a silly question, but I need to figure out how to make it easy for the mechanics in the shop to complete!  Any brilliant ideas/solutions you’ve come across are much appreciated!

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  • Apprentice Operator
  • October 6, 2025

I don’t know of a way to do this within MaintainX, but there are several options if you are willing to learn them using outside tools.

The first step would be to take a screenshot of the QR Code.  I am not familiar with Apple computers so if that’s what you are using then, you would need to figure out how to take a screenshot, but on windows you can type the ‘Windows Key+Shift+S’ all at the same time to open the snipping tool and this will create a screenshot of whatever you select. The snipping tool will both copy the image to your clipboard and save it as an image in case you need to edit it or save it for reference later (Usually in your Documents\Pictures\Screenshots folder).

You can then Paste it into a blank word document (or saved template, see below) and manually position the QR code to print onto the label sheet properly.

As an added bonus: If you know the Avery Label number (Or equivalent if you are using non-Avery Labels) you can also go to their website (Avery.com\templates) and download a free template for word that would outline the correct location.  You can use the template to easily know where to position everything.


  • Emerging Technician
  • October 22, 2025

You may need someone in your organization that has Admin rights, but I know I’m able to export QR codes for our parts using the following steps:

 

Settings → Organization Settings → General

Under “Export Data” select “Parts Lists”

 

From there I am given the option to export the QR codes in PDF form.

 

Otherwise, you can always click on the QR code of a part and you should be given the option to download in different size/arrangement formats. From there you should be able to snag a MS Word template for the label sheets you purchased and then throw the QR code into that.


  • Emerging Technician
  • November 7, 2025

I would rather suggest exporting the asset / part lists (Via General -> export assets or export parts) and getting a *.csv file that contain only a asset name and QR code content. There's multiple software and printers that support chain printing from *.csv / database. 

We are using different options. Brother P-Touch printers and software are quite good, but Nimbit printers are faster and more mobile. There's also BarTender software you can use with some more advanced brother printers. 

 


  • Emerging Technician
  • November 21, 2025

I would rather suggest exporting the asset / part lists (Via General -> export assets or export parts) and getting a *.csv file that contain only a asset name and QR code content. There's multiple software and printers that support chain printing from *.csv / database. 

We are using different options. Brother P-Touch printers and software are quite good, but Nimbit printers are faster and more mobile. There's also BarTender software you can use with some more advanced brother printers. 

 

I was just looking at those printers and they all seem to use thermal transfer with paper that quickly fades. Are there any options for printable QR code stickers that are water/light chem/UV resistant?

 

I’m hoping for asset tags that last 3-4 years before they need replacing. Generic thermal transfer paper/stickers won’t even make it two weeks in a wet manufacturing environment. 


  • Emerging Technician
  • November 25, 2025

You can get polypropylene thermal direct labels (that's what I use right now). Not sure where are you based, but in the UK, I've found company with really impressive selection of materials and sizes (however if you are ordering more exotic materials, you are likely to find them only white - if you are looking at direct thermal). 

 

It will all depend on how much budget you've got for a printer. For the more expensive models (industrial type) you can fit any labels you want, the cheaper ones tend to limit your choice (they are likely to use specific cartridge you have to buy from them). 

 

Attached a screenshot from the website that's selling labels I use but they are UK based. You are likely to find something similar anywhere really, if you know what you are looking for.