How to print formatted labels from c#

I'm writing a program that will (among other things) print out labels with variable information. I want to be able to format these labels (preferably in a GUI) at design-time, then have them print out at runtime. What tools/languages/projects 开发者_如何学编程can I use to accomplish this?

The label needs to include text and also Code39 or Code128 barcodes.

Printing will be done on a normal default printer, or possibly a label printer, unknown at this time.

Preference is for open-source, free projects, but any suggestions are appreciated. I'd also like to be able to distribute the program through xcopy, meaning no separate installations needed on the client.

EDIT: I'm now trying to do this using Microsoft Reporting services in local mode, but I'm still having problems getting the barcode to be readable.

There is a simple walkthrough of using our programmable ActiveReports product to do this here. Once you design the labels you can get them in PDF or print them directly (among other things). Another example of using ActiveReports to create a label maker program is here. That one uses the ActiveX/COM edition of ActiveReports but the concepts are still the same in the C#/.NET version.

We also provide a product named Data Dynamics Reports that uses a page-based metaphore for designing reports rather than the banded metephore like ActiveReports. It includes a label wizard which you can find out more about at this link.

Scott Willeke
GrapeCity inc.

Using Microsoft Reporting Services I can use a local report. Its not xcopy, but it is free and relatively easy. I just have to install report viewer on the client (and the barcode font), then I can even run the .exe from a network share.