Create, customize and print beautiful name badges and wristbands using a Zebra printer.
The video below will walk you through the creation and design process as well as how to calibrate your Zebra printer and print the badges.
Our badge printing feature is compatible with the Zebra 621 You are welcome to purchase from the provider of your choice. Here are a couple of quick options:
(it also is compatible with Zebra ZD620, although this printer is now discontinued).
Create Your Badge(s)
From the Pages screen, click the Pencil icon to edit the page you'd like to create badges for
Hover your mouse over Onsite in the upper menu bar
Select Badge Printing from the dropdown menu
Click the Create Badge Design button
Select Your Badge Size + Template
Select the size of the badge you'd like to print and whether you'd like a single-sided or double-sided badge
Select the template layout you'd like to start with
Give your badge a name (this is for internal use only)
Available Badge Sizes
Size | Sided |
4"x3" | Single Sided |
4"x6" | Single Sided |
11"x1" | Single Sided |
4"x3" | Doubled Sided |
4"x6" | Doubled Sided |
Designing Your Badges
Select with registration option(s) you'd like this design to apply to. You can apply it to a specific level or all levels.
On the right-hand side you can select the dropdown labeled Apply to: and select either All Registrations or select a specific registration option you'd like your design to apply to
NOTE: Only one unique badge design can be created per registration option.
If you create a badge that is set to apply to all registration options, then you make an additional badge design that applies to a specific registration option, the design that is applied to all will now exclude the registration option that has a specific design created.
Auto-fill first and last name
Select a text field or add a new one to the design that you would like to auto-fill the registrant name into
Once you click on the text field, select the first and last name field(s) from the dropdown that appears on the right
You also can have the name field filled with test data so you can see how it will display. Select the Use sample data dropdown in the bottom right corner.
Auto-Fill Additional Fields
Similar to the name field, you can select a text field or add a new one to the design
Click on the text field and a new dropdown will appear on the right. Click into that to select what data you'd like to fill into that text field
Customize text, color, and images
Click onto a text field to view the various editing options
You can customize the font, placement, transparency, size, spacing, shadow, highlights, etc
Customize the Background
Set the background as a color or gradient and adjust the transparency
Or, you can upload or even search for an image from the available image gallery
Adjust the placement, order, brightness, contrast, transparency, etc of your image so it is just as you'd like
Add an image or logo
Upload an image and you can drag and drop to re-arrange any of the elements on your badge
Adjust the size and format of your logo or image
NOTE: When customizing your badge(s), we recommend not deleting the QR code from the design.
Once you have saved your badge, it will display the name, size and what registration option it is set to apply to.
Printing Your Badges
NOTE: If you'd like to print test badges to see how your design will look - The badges will auto-fill with sample data. Or, If you have already accepted registrations through your page, the registration data from the last 5 registrants will be auto-filled.
Renting a Zebra Printer
If you are interested in renting a Zebra printer, we recommend doing so from Choose2Rent. Using this link will ensure you receive our affiliate pricing.
Purchasing a Zebra Printer
You are welcome to purchase a Zebra printer from the provider of your choice. To make things easy, here is a link to a compatible Zebra printer on Amazon.
Purchase Fan Fold Badges
You are welcome to purchase badge stock from any provider you wish. Here is just one example of where you can purchase a compatible option.