Configuring Printer Options for Bar codes

Step 1-

Make sure you are using Adobe Reader X or better. (note: This is for a 2.21x1 inch label, similar instructions for other sizes. The print screens will be different between printers and adobe readers. This is on a Zebra barcode printer) 

Step 2-

Choose the settings for your bar code label, remember the size you selected

Step 3- 

when the bar code is generated there is a print button, when you select it the print options screen shows up

Step 4-

 This screen will pop up. Hit the properties tab

Step 5-

Change the paper size to the size that you selected the for your bar code label. Adjust the margins, fonts, etc  in this screen. 

Step 6-

 Print them out

Troubleshooting:

If you encounter a situation in which you have something like below where the name is getting cut off the barcode: 

Then you would hit the properties tab, go to options, and in the unprintable area "top" you would adjust the unprintable area until it pushes the name down into the area you need it to be in.