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Loftware Label ManagerVersion 10.1.1User's Guide© 2013.September. Allrights reserved. Version 10.1.1Loftware, LLM, Loftware LabelDesign, Loftwar

The Loftware Label Manager6. Have your serial number and version number of the product you are using ready. These numberscan be obtained by accessing

Designing LabelsProduction PrintingNow that you have created a label file (label1.lwl), saved the file, test-printed it and viewed it in On-Demand Pri

Designing a LabelFigure 3.28: Finished LabelText FieldsFixed vs. Variable Text FieldsYour sample label features two types of text fields: fixed text f

Designing LabelsFigure 3.29: Label with Fixed Text Fields OutlinedMoving FieldsFields may be moved by these methods:l Selecting a field and using the

Designing a LabelFigure 3.30: Step 1 - Add fixed text fields for return addressNote: Loftware Label Manager displays fonts that are available on the s

Designing Labels(7)COUNTRYIn this example, you can quickly create all variable text fields using a Loftware Label Manager shortcutfeature.1.Select th

Designing a LabelFigure 3.31: Step 3 - First variable text fieldThe next step demonstrates using Loftware Label Manager copy function to create additi

Designing LabelsFigure 3.32: Variable fields copied using Ctrl+DragSetting the Field’s PropertiesSet the properties for the fields you just created by

Designing a LabelCreating the State Field1. Select the City field.2. Position a new field directly to the right of the City field, using the Ctrl+Drag

Designing LabelsFigure 3.33: Completed variable text fieldsCreating Barcode FieldsMany industrial shipping labels require one or more barcodes to help

Designing a LabelNote:The resize rectangle grew smoothly when you changed the height of the barcode but jumped to the nextavailable size when you chan

License Information and RegistrationPW-LPS[10/9] [6] [8] [5/3] J[1] W[4/2] F[1] P{MSNRCBOYV}[10/ The total number of printer seats/9] The number of th

Designing LabelsFigure 3.34: Completed label with line separating barcode from address areaResizing Text and Line FieldsThe same principles used in re

Designing a LabelFigure 3.35: Label Comment WindowNote: When you save a label file, Loftware Label Manager may display an error message listing errors

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Customizing LabelsThis section describes techniques for customizing your label, to ensure that it meets with your designand industry standards.Advanc

Customizing LabelsNote: Loftware includes a Barcode Wizard that is useful in adding a variety of symbologies to yourlabel.Information on the Barcode

Facts about Fonts1. Select Pos: Left from the Properties box.2. Type ".5."3. Press Enter.Both barcodes click into place simultaneously. The

Customizing LabelsDot fontsCharacters printed in dot fonts are displayed as a series of dots.Dot fonts are a predetermined size andcannot be resized.

Facts about FontsIn Loftware Label Manager, hybrid fonts feature Font Height, Point Size, Magnify Height, and MagnifyWidth properties. As with dot fo

Customizing LabelsFixed Text PropertiesProperty Description ValuesField NameThe name of the field. Names must start with aletter. Other characters can

Fixed Text PropertiesProperty Description ValuesParagraphConverts the field to and from a paragraph field.A paragraph field contains more than one lin

The Loftware Label ManagerLoftware Label Manager Version 10.0System RequirementsConsider these requirements the minimum to run the Loftware Label Mana

Customizing LabelsText PropertiesIn addition to the properties for a Fixed Text field, text or variable fields have the following properties.Property

Properties for Paragraph Text Fieldsl Font Categoryl FontAdditionally, paragraph text fields support:l Interline spacingl Justifyl Max # linesFigure 4

Customizing LabelsMax # LinesThis property determines the maximum number of lines that a paragraph can span. This property is tiedto the Max # Chars p

Images and GraphicsProperty Description ValuesJustify The alignment of Paragraph text lines.LeftCenterRightMax # CharsMaximum number of characters tha

Customizing LabelsSupported Image TypesNote: Certain TIF and GIF files that use LZW compression may cause an error or not print correctly.File Type Fi

Images and Graphicsl Do Not Save - Use this when you want the label to always use the latest image.l Always Update - Automatically update the image em

Customizing LabelsProperty Description ValuesDither MethodSpecify a dither method to use.This property is only used with images that have morethan 256

Images and GraphicsProperty Description ValuesSize: Height The vertical span of the box.Size: Width The horizontal span of box.Adding a Graphic Image

Customizing Labelsl Image Size Rulel Dither MethodFigure 4.2: Image Properties BoxFiller ImageA filler image is a representation of an image that is d

Images and GraphicsWhen you select Image Size Rule in the Properties box and select the options button in the text box,Loftware Label Manager displays

Connecting DevicesTopics in this section include:l Defining device connection and viewing device familiesl Configuring devices for use with the Loftwa

Customizing LabelsLines and BoxesLoftware Label Manager makes it easy for you to enhance the appearance of your labels with lines andboxes. For examp

Lines and BoxesProperty Description ValuesPrinting FieldAllows the creation of a non-printing field. Non-printing fieldsare commonly used in formula f

Customizing Labels4. Select appropriate properties in the Properties box to change length, thickness, width, position, orrotation.Barcode PropertiesTh

Other Editing MethodsProperty Description ValuesPos: LeftDistance from the left edge of the label to the left edge ofthis field.Pos: TopDistance from

Customizing LabelsRegardless of the editing method you choose, changes in field properties are always reflected in theProperties box. In other words,

Field List Creationl Loftware Label Manager has a multiple level Undo, which allows you to undo several previousactions, depending on the type of edit

Customizing LabelsWhen you click the New Label icon in LLM design, the following is displayed if there is more than onefield list available. If there

Printing and Embedding CharactersFigure 4.5: Character Map windowEmbedding the Registered Trademark symbol onto your Label Format1. Insert a text fiel

Customizing LabelsNote: For more information on International Character Sets, International Keyboards and configuring LoftwareLabel Manager parameter

Pass Through Fieldsl RFID Tags using Keyboard Datasourcel Images with non-fixed data sourcesNote: Do not use Paragraph fields for Pass Through.Lines,

Connecting DevicesFigure 2.1: Local – Direct Connection: Computer to PrinterThis connection is mainly used for stand-alone printing with Loftware Labe

Customizing LabelsTo Create a Pass Through Field1. Create a label, and select your printer model.Note: Pass Through fields are supported on printers t

Audit FilesThe remaining sections of this window are used with Loftware’s Global Auditing function.Configuring Global AuditingGlobal Auditing is a cus

Customizing LabelsInformation DescriptionLabelName The file name of the label file, for example “gm.lwl.”LabelName.Id The identification number from I

Audit FilesFigure 4.8: Global Auditing System and LST fields listed and added to the Audited List.Audited ListThis list represents the actual fields w

Customizing LabelsDate and Time Format SectionThis section allows you to choose the format that you want the Date and Time fields displayed in theAudi

Audit FilesLabel Name Path SectionIf you would like the full path to the label displayed in your Audit File, select Full Path.By default thefull path

Customizing Labels11/13/03,Ford.lwl,Mark2000,F4000,Black,LDoorhandles,,250,75,FDT2x11/13/03,Toyota.lwl,Mark2000,T355,Black,LDoorhandles,,250,80,11/13/

Audit Filesthese characteristics:l Audit file names are in the format mmmdd_yy.txt (The .txt extension ensures easy file import intospreadsheet and da

Label VersioningLabel VersioningIf Label Versioning is turned on in your system, changes made to individual labels are numbered andtracked.Label Comme

Manage Previous Versions of a Label1. From Design 32, select Options | Preferences or press F8.2. Expand Design Options.3. Select Allow Label Versioni

Device Connection TypesFigure 2.2: TCP/IP ConnectionPrint Manager/Spooling ConnectionWhen to useUse this option if the printer is connected directly t

Label VersioningFigure 4.10: Open dialog with previous version selectedSave Previous Version as a New Label1. Select File | Save As, and enter a name

Promote a Versioned LabelPrerequisitesl Enable Label Versioning on both systems.l Configure Instances for promotion.See theLoftware Print Server and L

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Using RFID with Loftware Label ManagerLoftware's RFID resource offers the ability to design and create EPC RFID Smart Labels, enablingimplementat

Using RFID with Loftware Label ManagerIn order to encode data on RFID labels, an RFID device must support specific RFID commands.SomeRFID devices exc

HF and UHF RFIDImpinj Gen 2 (Monza)PropellerImpinj Paper Clip KSW ExcaliburKSW Templar Gen2 Omron Wave Philips I-CodePhilips I-Code ISO 15693 Rafsec 3

Using RFID with Loftware Label ManagerUHF Tag Type Loftware Configurable BlocksUHF 96-bit Class 12 blocks:PC- (Pass Code) - block size = 1 byte(Refer

RFID Standardsl UHF 64-bit Class 1l UHF 96-bit Class 1l UHF 96-bit Class 0+l UHF UCODE EPC 1.19l UHF ISO 18000-6BTag types available depend on whether

Using RFID with Loftware Label ManagerEPCglobal US standards and the equipment used to produce the RFID labels are still evolving.The nexttable lists

Loftware RFID ConceptsISO StandardsISO/IEC 15693 was originally intended to define the way RFID Contactless Integrated Vicinity Cards lookand communic

Connecting DevicesIn certain circumstances, it may be useful to use Print Manager/Spooling if the printer is connecteddirectly to a local port or to a

Using RFID with Loftware Label ManagerYou must have a Loftware-supported RFID printer in order to print a working RFID Smart label. A list ofsupported

Creating RFID Smart Labels using the New Media WizardFigure 5.1: Select the Media Type3. From the Select Media section of the New Media Wizard, select

Using RFID with Loftware Label ManagerSet Field and Media OptionsCreate a Blank RFID Label1. In the Field List Selection section, the default None is

Creating RFID Smart Labels using the New Media WizardYou can now set properties and define the data source for the RFID field. You can also add other

Using RFID with Loftware Label ManagerThis places an antenna icon on the label.6. To configure the RFID field, refer to the SGTIN section Example 3 fo

RFID Field PropertiesDatabase Linked ExampleIn this example, values for the ItemReference and SerialNumber fields on the label are obtained from adata

Using RFID with Loftware Label ManagerProperty Description ValuesInput PromptThe prompt that will appear on theoperator data entry screen.For ExampleP

Data Sources for RFID FieldsProperty Description ValuesTag TypeThese are the HF/UHF tag protocolssupported by the target RFID device.Refer to the sec

Using RFID with Loftware Label ManagerBlock #This shows the block type or block number. The number and type of blocks available depend on theselected

Data Sources for RFID FieldsSetting DescriptionNewFieldWhen selected, a field name can be entered in the Data column that does not yet exist onthe lab

Device Connection SummaryFigure 2.4: Connection Type 4, Web UserDevice Connection SummaryOnce the type of connection has been decided, the next step i

Using RFID with Loftware Label Managern U – Unlock: The tag is writeable in any state.n L – Lock, prevents the block data from being changed, in any s

Data Sources for RFID FieldsEASElectronic article surveillance, an item-tagging system that, when turned on, sounds an alert when anitem that the EAS

Using RFID with Loftware Label ManagerDataSourceDescriptionNewFieldWhen New Field is selected, a field name can be entered in the Data column that doe

Data Sources for RFID FieldsDataSourceDescriptionFieldWhen Field is selected, an existing field on the label can be chosen from a drop down list in th

Using RFID with Loftware Label ManagerHex Result 350001891002E18000000FDAURIurn:epc:tag:gid-96:6289.11800.4058URI is in the form:urn:epc:tag:gid-96:Ge

DoD Encoding TypeThe 64-bit or 96-bit binary (base 2) number is then converted into hexadecimal (base 16) format forencoding. The result is a unique

Using RFID with Loftware Label Manager10. For the Serial Number:l Set its Data Source to Field and then select SerialNum from the Data drop-down list.

EPC Encoding TypesGID-96 EPCFieldDescriptionSerial Number This number must be unique within each Object Class.GID-96 is encoded by concatenating the f

Using RFID with Loftware Label ManagerFigure 5.7: Setting values for selected EPC Encoding Type9. On the grid, set the Data Source for General Manager

EPC Encoding TypesFigure 5.8: Block Configuration Summary13. Click OK to return to the label design area.The sample data and the encoded result are sh

Connecting DevicesLoftware Device Configuration WizardIn Loftware Design Mode, choose File | Device Wizard. The Loftware Device Configuration Wizard i

Using RFID with Loftware Label Managerl The rightmost digit is the Check Digit, which you may already have or you may have relied onthe label printer

EPC Encoding TypesSGTIN-96 ALTEPC FieldDescriptionFilter ValueNot part of the GTIN, as such. Used for pre-selection of basic logistics types, such as

Using RFID with Loftware Label ManagerFigure 5.9: A Typical UPC Label with an RFID Field1. Load (or design) the RFID Smart Label.a. For this example,

EPC Encoding Types6. Click in the Data cell to reveal a browse button (...). Click the browse button (...) to access the EPCConfiguration dialog.7. S

Using RFID with Loftware Label Managerl Your label will be different from the one previously shown.You need to apply these concepts toyour own situat

EPC Encoding Types10. Set the Data Source for Company Prefix Index to Fixed. You can type in your GS1-assignedCompany Prefix Index. If you are simply

Using RFID with Loftware Label Manager*PRINTERNUMBER, 1Item, 88845SerialNumber,10029343CompanyIndex, 10301Filter, 0*PRINTLABELThe following figure sho

EPC Encoding Typesl Your label will be different. You need to apply these concepts to your own situation.l The data for the label example can come fr

Using RFID with Loftware Label ManagerFigure 5.13: Typical SSCC pallet label with a GS1-128 (UCC-128) SSCC BarcodeSSCC-96 EPCFieldDescriptionFilter Va

EPC Encoding TypesSSCC-96 ALTEPC FieldDescriptionCompany Prefix GS1-assigned Company PrefixSerial ReferenceNumber assigned uniquely by the managing en

Loftware Device Configuration Wizard1. Choose the Port Type from the drop-down list.2. Choose the appropriate Port from the drop-down menu.The availa

Using RFID with Loftware Label Manager9. For the SSCC field, set the data Source to Field.For its Data value, select the GS1-128 (UCC-128)barcode fie

EPC Encoding Types3. From the Data Source dialog, select Block Configuration, and click Configure.4. Set the Tag Type to UHF 64 bit Class 1.5. Set the

Using RFID with Loftware Label ManagerSerialized Global Location Number (SGLN)The Global Location Number (GLN) is a GS1 standard for uniquely identify

EPC Encoding TypesSGLN-64EPCFieldDescriptionLocationReferenceNumber assigned by the holder of the GS1 Company Prefix to uniquely identify a locationSe

Using RFID with Loftware Label ManagerGIAI 96 AltEPC FieldDescriptionCompany Prefix Variable length number assigned by GS1 to a managing entity (a com

Sending Data Directlyto the FieldGRAI 64 EPCFieldDescriptionCompany PrefixIndexAn index into a table that provides the Company Prefix as well as anind

Using RFID with Loftware Label ManagerSupply Data Directly1. Select the RFID field on your label.2. Give your RFID field a descriptive field name usin

Using the Loftware RFID Calculator<labels _FORMAT=“DOD64.lwl” _QUANTITY=“1” _PRINTERNUMBER=“1”><label><variable name=“DESCRIPTION”>P

Using RFID with Loftware Label ManagerFigure 5.14: Loftware RFID CalculatorLoftware Label Manager Version 10.1.1 User's Guide198

Printing RFID Smart LabelsExample 11 – Encoding DataScenario 2 (Encode)You have designed an RFID Smart Label as described in the preceding sections. A

ContentsThe Loftware Label Manager 7Loftware Documentation 7Contact Loftware 8Technical Support 9Licensing, Warranty, and Support 10License Informatio

Connecting Devicesl Parityl Stop bitsSelect the appropriate values to match your printer settings.Flow ControlSelect one of the following options.Opti

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Internationalizing PrintingWith an increasing need to have goods and services delivered in a timely manner to all corners of theglobe, today’s busines

Internationalizing PrintingLoftware supports international fonts native to the various Printer Families that are able to support this,as well as suppo

DefinitionsTerm DefinitionCode PagesA code page, or character set, defines a collection of characters,numbers, punctuation, symbols, and special chara

Internationalizing PrintingTerm DefinitionUnicodeA standard for representing characters as integers. There are sevencharacter encoding schemes in Unic

Printing Hierarchy with Character Setsl Per-Printer – When you configure a printer in Loftware Label Manager Design Mode, if you set aparticular Chara

Internationalizing PrintingFigure 6.3: Character Set defaults in Label OptionsThe default Label Options (in this particular printer) for both double a

Single Byte FontsFigure 6.4: Character Set in Printer Options Dialog BoxWhen chosen in the Device Options dialog box, this sets the Character Set, Sym

Internationalizing PrintingThe figure below is an example of a customized On-Demand Print Form displaying the operator inputsin Spanish, while the act

Single Byte FontsNote: Creating an Operator prompt with international character sets is NOT the same as printing labels withinternational character se

Loftware Label Manager Device Configuration GridFigure 2.5: Device Configuration Summary.l Click Back if you need to make corrections.l Click Cancel

Internationalizing PrintingCommonly used charactersLetterKey ComboLetterKey ComboLetterKey Comboé ALT 130 ë ALT 137 ê ALT 136á ALT 160 ä ALT 132 â ALT

Single Byte Fonts1. Create a database using any database utility. The database below is a sample included on theCD.Figure 6.7: Sample Microsoft Acces

Internationalizing PrintingFigure 6.8: Sample ODP Using a Database Containing International Characters5. Print the label using the print icon, or File

Single Byte FontsExample: A label is created for an Intermec EasyCoder PX4i in which the character “ç” is to be used (asin the term “Français”). This

Internationalizing PrintingA portion of the advanced character table from an Intermec Manual is displayed below to visualize whathas transpired betwee

Getting Character Sets and Fonts (Language Packs)Method #3: A Combination Method Using 2 Sets of ChartsContinuing printing scenarios, you could use a

Internationalizing PrintingIs a Character Set the same as a Font?No.A Character Set may include several fonts, for example theAsian Character Set Ch

Language Properties WizardRelated InformationMore information on Vertical Writing and Printing is available on the Microsoft Web site's Global De

Internationalizing PrintingFigure 6.12: Language Properties Wizard Welcome4. From the Welcome page of the Language Properties Wizard, click Next. The

Language Properties WizardNote: Single-byte Character Sets such as Thai and Vietnamese are included in the Non-Asian Section ratherthan with the Doubl

Connecting Devicesl Select File | Devices menu or press F6.Alternatively, select File | Test Print from the menu andthe Devices button from the Test

Internationalizing PrintingFigure 6.14: Choosing a Native or True-Type Fontl Choose Native Font or True Type Font, and click Next.If your printer is n

Language Properties WizardFigure 6.15: Font Character SetIf the above dialog is displayed, this font (character set) is printed as a TrueType font bit

Internationalizing Printingdriver to determine the capability of the driver.If you chose Native Font in the Font Category dialog box, the following di

Language Properties WizardNative Font Printer Page OptionsOption DescriptionNative Printer FontChoose the type of Native Printer font you want toprint

Internationalizing PrintingPrinting with TrueType Fonts - Non-Asian (Single-Byte) Language ChoiceFont Character Set (Non-Asian)The following figure di

Language Properties WizardFigure 6.17: Choosing a Single Byte Font Character Setl Choose the type of character set that you would like to print from t

Internationalizing PrintingWhen creating a field in Design that is utilizing these fonts, you should rotate this field on your label, soan appropriate

Language Properties WizardOption DescriptionUnicodeUTF-16Choose this data format if your data is represented in this manner, especially if linking to

Internationalizing Printingl Click Finish to set this field’s properties, Back to change properties, or Cancel to revert to thedefault properties.Chan

Printers and Double Byte Font Supportl Are the fonts you want to use included, or do you need to download them to the printer?l Does your printer allo

Loftware Label Manager Device Configuration GridColumn DescriptionAliasAn alternative name given the device, such as Shipping Printer or Warehouse 20.

Internationalizing Printingl Supported Printers in Loftware: Printronix 5204, 5206, 5208, 5304, 5306, 5308, IBM_4400-004(203 dpi) IBM_4400-004 (300

Printers and Double Byte Font SupportSATO_CL408, SATO_CL408E, SATO_CL412, SATO_CL412E, SATO_CL608, SATO_CL608E, SATO_CL612, SATO_CL612E, SATO_M5900E,

Internationalizing Printing4. Click Apply. If you wish to change Preference settings, use the Language Bar and the Key Settingsbuttons.Language Bar p

Printers and Double Byte Font Support1. Open a label in Design Mode, click a field to select it.2. Set the data source for the field to Database-Data,

Internationalizing PrintingThe Database-File Data Source is used to connect a field on a label with a field in the database, similar tothe Database-Da

Unicode Input Methods with the Loftware Print ServerMethod 3 – Pas file with Unicode UTF-8 EncodingThere is a way to create a test file whereby your U

Internationalizing PrintingExample.PAS File with DELINKFILESRCCommands and Field Specifiers Explanation*FORMAT,fileSrc_zeb_KOR_3ENC.lwl*JOBNAME,zeb_ko

Troubleshooting Font FieldsJapanese Shift-JIS(MS Code page 932)Simplified Chinese GBK MS code page 936)Korean Hangul(MS code page 949)Traditional Chin

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Using Templates and WizardsThis section describes Loftware’s pre-designed label templates used to create production printing labelsin less time and wi

Connecting Devicesn Reassign allows you to change the device number, by either swapping it with another device number oroverwriting an existing device

Using Templates and WizardsFigure 7.1: New Label Wizard dialog box displaying a thumbnail preview of UPS TemplateIf you select the normal (default) te

Barcode Wizards1. Design a new label in Loftware design mode.2. Save the label, choosing the template option in the Save File As Type combo box.3. Cha

Using Templates and WizardsFigure 7.2: Barcode Wizard Selection3. Select a Data Carrier or Wizard from the expanded list, and then click Next.A previe

Barcode Wizardssymbology is displayed in the following figure. (The 2-D portion of the formula has not been added yet)Field NameA default Field Name i

Using Templates and WizardsFigure 7.4: Partial List of Element Strings for the GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional Composite BarcodeElement Strings –

Barcode WizardsNote: The formula is automatically updated when any of these buttons are clicked.Figure 7.5: Adding, Moving or Removing Element Strings

Using Templates and WizardsWhy modify an Element String's Source? The default source for each element string is a new, non-printing field.The te

Barcode Wizardsl Click OK when you are finished modifying the Element String, or Cancel to exit withoutmodifying the element string.GS1 Wizard, Part 4

Using Templates and WizardsData Carrier – The title of the Data Carrier as chosen in Part 1, along with a visual representation of thechosen barcode b

Barcode WizardsFigure 7.8: Data Source Dialog3. Edit the formula directly, or make changes to the formula using the Fields, Operations, orFunctions co

Loftware Label Manager Device Configuration GridFigure 2.7: Device Configuration Grid Device Families.2. Click the down arrow to display a drop-down l

Using Templates and WizardsSpecificationsFigure 7.9: GM label 1724-A created using the GM Barcode Template and WizardYou may find current specificatio

Barcode WizardsTo ensure compliance, Loftware advises you to design your label and submit it to GM for approvalbefore printing production labels. The

Using Templates and WizardsNote: Some of the library of templates listed have printer names associated with them. Choose a template fromthe template l

Barcode WizardsFigure 7.12: Wizard Data Structure ScreenGM Wizard, Part 2: Building the GM Data Structure1. Select PDF417 from the Symbology List, and

Using Templates and WizardsFigure 7.13: Kanban dialog box2. Select Yes or No, and click Next.l If Yes is selected, the Container Type dialog box is di

Barcode WizardsFigure 7.14: Container Type Dialog Boxl If No is selected, the Reference or PO Information dialog box is displayed.Loftware LabelManage

Using Templates and WizardsFigure 7.15: Reference or PO Information Dialog Box4. Select Yes or No, and click Next.l If Yes is selected, the Field Name

Barcode WizardsFigure 7.16: GM label, with PDF417 Barcode InsertedYou can print this label using Loftware technology such as:l On-Demand Print Modulel

Using Templates and WizardsFigure 7.17: Formula Dialog BoxData FieldsThe following data fields are included in the PDF417 symbol on the GM-1724-A labe

Barcode WizardsGM - Additional ComponentsIn addition to the data fields, there are additional components that are required by GM for processing ofthe

Connecting DevicesFigure 2.8: Device Configuration Grid displaying attributesRelated InformationFor information on limiting the Device Families list,

Using Templates and WizardsComponentFixedDataFunctionVariable Data Field NameWeight Weight*Weight Qualifier GT*Format Trailer RS()*Message Trailer EOT

Barcode WizardsOption DescriptionPrimaryLabeler Identification Code, Manufacturer ID, Product/Catalog Number, and Unit ofMeasure.SecondaryInformation

Using Templates and WizardsFigure 7.18: Symbology selection ScreenIf this is the first time this symbology has been selected, the following screen is

Barcode WizardsFigure 7.20: Product/Catalog Number dialog box5. Select Yes or No, click Next.l Selecting Yes allows you to enter the part number at pr

Using Templates and WizardsFigure 7.21: Unit of Measure ID at Print time Dialog Box8. Select Yes or No, and click Next.9. Enter a field name for Unit

Barcode WizardsFigure 7.22: Primary Field CreationUPN Wizard, Part 4: Creating a Secondary BarcodeYou can create a LIC or a GS1 Secondary Barcode cont

Using Templates and WizardsFigure 7.23: Selecting the HIBC Flag Character5. Select the flag you want to use, and click Next.UPN Wizard, Part 5: Create

Barcode WizardsFigure 7.24: Lot Field Creation4. Enter a field name and length for the Lot, and click Next.Loftware LabelManager Version 10.1.1 User&a

Using Templates and WizardsFigure 7.25: Name Secondary Barcode Symbology5. Enter a field name for the Secondary barcode, and Finish.Note: If data is e

Barcode WizardsFigure 7.26: Secondary Barcode placed on the Label.UPN Wizard, Part 6: Create LIC Secondary Barcode with Lot OnlyFor a product with a s

Loftware Label Manager Device Configuration GridCOM Port Settings SectionSee Step 3 of the Loftware Label Manager Device Configuration Wizard if you a

Using Templates and Wizards4. Select the 2 or 5 digit quantity format you want, and click Next.l Select 5-digits (QQQQQ) if you are not sure which for

Configuring Data SourcesThe Loftware Label Manager allows you to extract data from a variety of sources, including externaldatabases, to help you prod

Configuring Data SourcesField Type Data SourceSub-strings copied from other fields FormulaParagraph text Any Data SourceSerial Number Files Serial Num

About Force Max # CharsTo access the Data Source dialog box:l Select the field for which you want to define the data source.l Right click the field a

Configuring Data SourcesForce Max # Chars SettingsSetting DescriptionUse Global Setting(Default)The field will follow the global preference.Force Max

Keyboard Data Source3. Select the setting from the Force Max # Chars field.4. Click OK.Figure 8.2: Force Max # Chars FieldKeyboard Data SourceThe Keyb

Configuring Data SourcesOption DescriptionMust-FillRequires the user to make an entry in the field that matches themaximum number of characters specif

Keyboard Data SourceMask DescriptionAlpha OnlyEnter upper or lower case alphabetical characters (A through Z,a through z) only.Code 39 Enter character

Configuring Data SourcesHelp Text - The Help Text field allows you to enter a customized prompt that is displayed in the StatusBar on On-Demand Print

Date and Time Data SourceKey code Descriptiondddd day (for example Tuesday)h hourmm minute (or month)mmm month (for example Mar)mmmm month (for exampl

Connecting DevicesSetting DescriptionLogLevelSelect the amount of detail that you want in error messages.n DEBUGn INFOn WARNINGn ERRORDetailed Status

Configuring Data SourcesFigure 8.3: Setting Single-digit Day, Month, YearCustom DateStringDate...Single Digitdatem/d/y11/27/02B / R / 2y-m-d99-12-319

File Data SourceFile Data SourceThe File data source directs Loftware Label Manager to retrieve the data for the selected field from thespecified text

Configuring Data Sourcesl Use formulas that use the results of other formulas. Loftware Label Manager automaticallycalculates all dependent fields fir

Formula Data SourceMathematically adding Two Fields Together1. In the list of Fields, click the name of the first field you wish to include in the for

Configuring Data SourcesOperators Description+ Adds the values of two selected fields.- Subtracts the value of a field from the value of the previous

Formula Data SourceFunction DescriptionLeft-StringReturns the first (or leftmost) character or characters fromthe selected field.Syntax: left(fieldnam

Configuring Data SourcesFunction DescriptionRight-StringReturns the last (or right most) character or characters fromthe selected field right (the fie

Formula Data SourceFunction DescriptionCode128: Code B Upper and lower case alphanumeric.Code128: Code C Numeric onlyCode128: Code UCCMakes a standard

Configuring Data SourcesFunction Description*Inserts the specified Code 128 function into a barcode field. Text fields ignore this function. The funct

Creating an Application Using HIBCBarcodesFigure 8.4: HIBC Label with Primary and Secondary BarcodesIn the previous example, the label format contains

Loftware Label Manager Device Configuration GridFigure 2.9: Assigned and Unassigned Area of LLM Device Configuration GridFor exampleIf you have 8 prin

Configuring Data SourcesIncrement/Decrement Data SourceThe Increment/Decrement (Incr/Decr) data source allows you to print increasing or decreasing va

Increment/Decrement Data SourceMode Options BehaviorNumeric-Only (default)Increments/Decrements an integer counter.Example: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,

Configuring Data SourcesOption BehaviorUpdateto NextValueSets the field to the next available value in the sequence. Use this option to create acontin

Serial Number Data Sourcel Serial file names may be specified in a database so that you can select which Serial file pertains towhich part number.Rela

Configuring Data SourcesChanging an Existing Serial Number File1. Select the field on a label that is attached to the Serial Number file.2. Edit the D

Script Data Sourcel Layouts are not supported.l While Design allows different unit setting options, the Script data source only supports fieldposition

Configuring Data SourcesNote: While the JavaScript environment provides some functionality similar to the Formula data source, thesyntax is not exactl

Script Data SourceField properties that can be modified by the scriptprintingField “true”, “false”The following field properties are used to reference

Configuring Data SourcesChange the rotation of Field_A to 0 degreeslabel.fields.field.(@name == 'Field_A').@rotation = "0";Change

Script Data SourceDot FontFor example: Datamax Prodigy Max, Native Font “12x18”. Additional properties supported:l magHeightl magWidthTrueType FontFor

Fixed Text Properties 118Text Properties 120Properties for Paragraph Text Fields 120Images and Graphics 123Lines and Boxes 130Barcode Properties 132Ot

Connecting Devices2. Enter the number of the row where you want to move the selected device in the To field.3. Select Swap or Replace.l Swap - Switch

Configuring Data Sourcesl Some printers can only print values that fall within a specified range. For example, 37%, 75%,113%, 150% of nominal.The foll

Script Data SourceCharacter Description Decimal HexadecimalBEL Bell 7 7BS Backspace 8 8HT Horizontal Tab 9 9LF Line Feed 10 AVT Vertical Tab 11 BFF Fo

Configuring Data Sourcesl From the Properties box, select the Data Source property, and click the browse button.2. Select Script from the Data Sources

Script Data SourceData Source configuration window after locating script using Find ScriptISBT 128 Barcode LabelNote: Registration and licensing with

Configuring Data SourcesThe LLM Script data source provides a means for applying the ISBT 128 standard to your barcodelabels. For example, you can en

Database Data SourceIn order to use a database with Loftware Label Manager, you must first register it with ODBCl Start | All Programs | Loftware Labe

Configuring Data SourcesFixed-Image Data SourceThe following options determine what happens when fixed images are embedded in a label.l Do Not Save -

Loftware Label Manager's Database Connection TypesFigure 8.7: Database calling out an image file nameDatabase-KeyNote: The Loftware Label Manager

Configuring Data SourcesEvery label that is attached to a database must have one field that is designated as the Database-Key.The Database-Key field i

Loftware Label Manager's Database Connection TypesThe Database-Data data source directs Loftware Label Manager to retrieve data for the field fro

About Printer Family DriversIf you are in Demo ModeAny number of RFID devices can be configured in the grid up to the number of available device seats

Configuring Data SourcesData: Help TextThe Help Text field allows you to enter a customized prompt that is displayed in the Status Bar (at thebottom o

Loftware Label Manager's Database Connection TypesUsing this advanced technique, you could set up one AIAG label for all your automotive customer

Configuring Data SourcesCreating Multiple Serial Files1. Create a variable text field on your label that is later deleted.2. Double-click this field t

Printing On DemandThere are three ways to print labels On-Demand with Loftware Products.This section describes themethod of prompting the operator fo

Printing On DemandOn-Demand PrintingStarting On-Demand Printing1. Choose one of the following methods to start On-Demand printing:a. Click the On-Dema

On-Demand PrintingEntering DataWhen you first load a label, the top left data entry field is selected - it contains a flashing cursor.Typedata into t

Printing On DemandThe total number of labels printed is always Quantity x Duplicates.If your label does not have a Serial Number or an incrementing or

On-Demand Printingl When you attach your label to a database, you must designate one input field as a key field. Thisis the field that the operator e

Printing On Demandl Moving the cursor to the key field.l Using the Edit | Browse menu command or pressing Ctrl+B.l Clicking the browse button (...) to

On-Demand Print FormFigure 9.5: The Database Browse Window with a parameter in the Search Key Box.Disabling the Database Browse OptionThe ellipses but

Connecting DevicesZPL II Family DriverZebra Printer Language II (ZPL II®) is a printer language used to drive Zebra printers. ZPL II is listed asa Lof

Printing On DemandFigure 9.6: Sample On-Demand Print FormIf you have given the fields meaningful names, the default On-Demand Print Form allows you to

On-Demand Print FormImportant: Fields which are seen on the On-Demand Print Form but which cannot be changed (display only)have their field name displ

Printing On DemandFigure 9.7: Sample mailing label formatLoftware Label Manager Version 10.1.1 User's Guide322

On-Demand Print FormFigure 9.8: Default mailing label On-Demand Print FormIn the figure, “Address_2” is not in the natural place in the entry order. F

Printing On DemandWest Chesterfield, NH 03466As an alternative, consolidate the City, State and Zip fields on the label into one long field named Cit

On-Demand Print Form3. The field is shown when you click the form. Do not worry about the location right now. Namethe field City, change its max char

Printing On Demand3. Move and resize the data entry fields associated with our new non-printing fields so that our On-Demand Print Form looks the way

On-Demand Print OptionsFigure 9.12: LLM On-Demand Print Window showing Print Preview option.4. Click OK, and the Print Preview window opens.Loftware L

Printing On DemandFigure 9.13: The Print Preview Dialog Box5. Choose from the following options:n Click Print if you want the label to print as you se

Audit Files in On-Demand PrintingOn-Demand Print Command Line ParametersSeveral command line parameters are available for the On-Demand Print module.

About Printer Family DriversConfigure a Printer to use a Family Printer DriverUsing the Device Configuration WizardSee Loftware Device Configuration W

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About Page Layouts in Loftware Label ManagerA page layout refers to a single sheet of labels or the number of labels produced before the label stock i

About Page Layouts in Loftware LabelManagerFor example, assume you need to create a small, narrow label used to serialize electrical circuit boardsand

Where Page Layouts are StoredFigure 10.2: 30-Up label stock printing in row order, 14-Up label stock printing in column orderLabels similar to those s

About Page Layouts in Loftware LabelManagerFigure 10.3: Label Setup dialog box with label format attached to Avery 5162 (14 up) labelsManaging Page La

Attaching an Existing Page Layout to your Label FormatFigure 10.4: Manage Layouts Dialog BoxYou can reference the starting label of a print job by usi

About Page Layouts in Loftware LabelManagerFigure 10.5: Selecting a Layout from Label Setup and Properties Page Layout TabIf there are no layouts that

Modifying Page LayoutsFigure 10.6: Add Layout dialog boxChanging an Existing Page LayoutHighlight the layout and click the Change button under the Man

About Page Layouts in Loftware LabelManagerLayout DetailVertical Gap Vertical spacing between labels.Multi-Up On/Off toggle for printing multiple labe

Printing Using Page LayoutFigure 10.7: Page Layout Toolbar with Clear Print Queue and Eject Page ButtonsThe layout toolbar provides valuable informati

Connecting DevicesFigure 2.11: Example Family Driver Selection using Device Configuration GridSetup the Label to use a Family Printer DriverUsing the

About Page Layouts in Loftware LabelManagerCurrent LabelAs mentioned in the previous section, the layout toolbar includes the print counter that refer

Printing Using Page LayoutLayouts and PagesFor increased printer throughput and speed, use the Page value in addition to quantity and/orduplicates. Se

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Printing Ranges of Data-Driven LabelsRange Printing extracts data for printing from another source. You must create a query that instructsLoftware Lab

Printing Ranges of Data-Driven Labels4. Define the Query in the Define Query dialog box following these steps:a. Click Select From in the Range group

Creating a QueryFigure 11.1: The Define Query dialog boxRange SectionSelect the range of labels you wish to print. The default value is All Records.

Printing Ranges of Data-Driven LabelsOrdering SectionThe Ordering function allows you to arrange the sequence of your print run. For example, by partn

Creating a QueryFigure 11.2: Using the Custom Where ClauseThe database table used for this example is called Lesson2.database and it has a label with

Printing Ranges of Data-Driven LabelsWHERE PARTNUM = ‘A100’ Prints only the record A100WHERE PARTNUM <> ‘A100’Prints all the records in the data

Automating the Range Printing ProcessCommandLineParameterDefinition-Qquery_filenameThe name of the query to use.-W “sql query” A custom where clause m

About Printer Family DriversFigure 2.12: Example Family Driver Selection using New Media WizardUsing the Label Setup and Properties DialogSee Label Se

Printing Ranges of Data-Driven LabelsRelated InformationTo enable Audit Files, see the Audit Files section of theCustomizesection of this guide.Automa

Automating the Range Printing ProcessCreate an Icon to Run Range PrintIf you have a range print that must be run repeatedly, you can create an icon on

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Working with ODBCNote: If you are using the LPS, you may not need ODBC.Please refer to theLoftware Print Server User Guideformore information.ODBC (O

Working with ODBCHow Loftware Label Manager Uses ODBCAll databases are accessed using ODBC in Loftware Label Manager.The advantage of this is thatLof

ODBC Data Source AdministratorFigure 12.1: ODBC Data Source Administrator ScreenRelated InformationFor information on how to configure data sources, r

Working with ODBCOption/Button DescriptionOKCloses the Administrator dialog box.OK does not have to be pressed to accept changes to theUser Data Sour

ODBC Data Source AdministratorOption DescriptionODBC Drivers ListDisplays the name, version, company, file name, and filecreation date of each ODBC dr

Working with ODBCOption/Button DescriptionOK Accepts changes to tracing and closes the Administrator dialog box.Cancel Closes the Administrator dialog

Hints and Troubleshooting ODBCNote: Description entry is optional and cannot exceed 79 characters.Deleting a Data Source1. Choose Start | All Program

Connecting DevicesFigure 2.13: Example Family Driver Selection using Label Setup and PropertiesConfiguration with Windows PrintersWindows printers can

Working with ODBCl If you are using the Database-Image datasource and you get a message saying that the image isnot found, try making the field length

Barcode SymbologyLoftware supports the following bar code symbology. Not all symbology are supported on all printers. IfLoftware Label Manager does no

Barcode SymbologySupported Symbology Options NotesGS1 DatabarGS1 DataBar and GS1 DataBarComposite PropertiesGS1 Databar CompositeTLC39 TLC39 Propertie

Barcode Symbology TerminologyTerm DescriptionBarcodeAn array of parallel rectangular bars and spaces arranged according to theencodation rules of a pa

Barcode SymbologyTerm DescriptionCLEI™ CodeCOMMON LANGUAGE Equipment Codes. A 10-character coding structuremaintained by Telcordia® Technologies that

Printing Non-Native Barcode SymbologiesTerm DescriptionSyntaxThe way in which data is put together to form messages.Syntax alsoincludes rules governi

Barcode SymbologyProperty Description ValuesSymbolSizeThe number of rows and columns in the symbol.AutoA range of optionsBuilding Aztec Code Barcodes1

Code 93 and Code 93 (FULL ASCII) PropertiesProperty Description ValuesLine: WidthThe barcode's module (or narrow bar) width in printer pixels(dot

Barcode SymbologyProperty Description ValuesHuman ReadableSpecifies if a text representation of the barcode is to print.For most barcode types, the hu

Code 128 PropertiesProperty Description ValuesData IdentifierData entered in this field will be encoded inthe barcode but will not print in the humanr

Configuring Devices with the LPS RunningLoftware Label Manager can print to all of your computer printers. This includes standard Windowsprinters such

Barcode SymbologyProperty Description ValuesStart Code Specify the subset for the Code 128 barcode.n Auto: Printer selectssubset Code AUppercase lette

DataMatrix Propertieshuman readable interpretation with one set of entered data.However, Loftware recommends that youuse the GS1 Barcode Wizard to cr

Barcode SymbologyProperty Description ValuesFormat IDDefines the type of data that may beencoded in the symbol.1 - Numeric digits 0 to 9 and thespace

HIBC Primaryand Secondary PropertiesProperty Description ValuesLine: % NominalThe barcode's module width as a percent of nominaltolerance. UPC/EA

Barcode SymbologyProperty Description ValuesLine: WidthThe barcode's module (or narrow bar) width in printer pixels(dots).This property is relate

Interleaved 2-of-5 PropertiesProperty Description ValuesCheck DigitAdd an optional check digit to the barcode.The listed check digits are optional for

Barcode Symbologymicro PDF417 PropertiesNote: Not all of the properties described in the table will be available to all printers.Note: Value ranges ma

PDF 417 PropertiesProperty Description ValuesCompression TypeSelects data compression method and determines thenumber of codewords per character based

Barcode SymbologyQR Code PropertiesNote: Not all of the properties described in the table will be available to all printers.Note: Value ranges may be

QR Code PropertiesPrint QR Codes Natively to Zebra PrintersLoftware Label Manager and the Loftware Print Server allow you to design and print QR Code

Connecting DevicesNote: A slight delay of processing may occur during the configuration update process; this is normal as theprint engine is updating

Barcode SymbologyIf the Loftware Print Server is Configured to use Windows Registry SettingsIf your Loftware Print Server is configured to use setting

GS1 DataBar and GS1 DataBar Composite Propertiesspecification.7. Select a Symbol Size.Related InformationQR Code is established as an ISO (ISO/IEC1800

Barcode SymbologyProperty Description ValuesHuman ReadableSpecifies if a text representation of the barcode isto print.For most barcode types, the hum

GS1 Generic PropertiesProperty Description ValuesMicro PDF417 Size The discreet size of the symbol expressed as columns x rows4columns4-44rowsBuilding

Barcode SymbologyProperty Description ValuesHuman ReadableSpecifies if a text representation of the barcode is to print.For most barcode types, the hu

UPC-Aand UPC-E 6 digit PropertiesProperty Description ValuesLine: WidthThe barcode's module (or narrow bar) width in printer pixels(dots).This pr

Barcode SymbologyProperty Description ValuesLine: X-DimThe barcode's module (or narrow bar) width in thousandthsof an inch.This property is relat

UPS MaxiCode PropertiesMaxiCode is a two-dimensional symbology that can encode about 100 characters of data in a one squareinch. Within this small spa

Barcode SymbologyTo open a UPS MaxiCode template1. Open Loftware Label Manager in Design Mode.2. Select File | New from the menu bar.3. Select New Lab

UPS MaxiCode PropertiesOn-Demand PrintingFigure 13.2: MaxiCode Template On-Demand Print ScreenUsing MaxiCode CompressionLoftware has included template

Shared NetworkPrintingLabel Options SectionThis is the section where certain label options are chosen, such as Supply Type and Buffer Mode.Forms Contr

Barcode SymbologyUPS Compression is found in the MaxiCode Properties box. Note that the options in the drop-down listare either None or Version 1.If

UPS MaxiCode PropertiesMaxiCode .PAS File FormatFrom_Name,SHIPPERS INTERNATIONALFrom_Address1,5TH FLOORFrom_Address2,1550 W AWHERE STREETFrom_City,PHO

Barcode Symbologyl The Symbol is not Mode 2 or 3, and the data supplied is not in the correct format for the printerl The first 9 characters of the da

USPS Intelligent Mail®-Field NameMax Size(Bytes) &TypeCommentShipment N of X * N0..3/N0..3 Contains package “n” of “x” total packages in a shipmen

Barcode SymbologyProperty Description ValuesSymbol Size Changes the relative height and width of all the bars in the symbol.SmallMediumLargeLoftware L

Supported Printers and DriversThis section describes Loftware-supported standard barcode and RFID printers. It also includes blockand tag configuratio

Supported Printers and DriversPrinterFamilySupported Options Family Driver SupportedWindows Windows Printer OptionsZebra Zebra Options ZPLII, EPL2, IP

Avery Dennison PrintersBarcode Label PrintersDatamaxLanguage64-06ALTTTX 300 OFL-ALT64-08TTX 300 ONL-ALT64-08ALTTTX 350TTX 350 ALTTTX 450TTX 450 ALTTTX

Supported Printers and Driversl ZPLIIl EPLRelated InformationUpdated printer information is available at Loftware’s Web site, www.loftware.com. See Pr

Avery Dennison PrintersLabel Options SectionLabel InverseInverts the entire label, black prints as white, whitespace prints as black.Printer Overrides

Printers and Double Byte Font Support 229Unicode Input Methods with the Loftware Print Server 234Troubleshooting Font Fields 236Using Templates and Wi

Connecting DevicesQuery Status RequestQuery requests are only supported on serial (COM) ports. If you are using a serial connection, a querystatus is

Supported Printers and DriversMedia Options SectionStock Typen Die Cut - Stock that has gaps between each label.n Continuous - No gaps, notches, or pe

Avery Dennison PrintersMedia Options SectionGet Printer StatusThis returns a message providing status on the printer.Ifthere is a problem communicati

Supported Printers and DriversCustom Command SectionThe Custom Command option is used when a non-typical printing function is required.Refer to the p

Datamax-O'NeilPrintersSupported Printer ModelsLoftware supports the following Citizen printer models.Datamax or Zebra Language DatamaxCLP 1001CLP

Supported Printers and DriversBarcode Label Printers600A-4408E-4304I-4210M-4306PE4XTitan6200800A-4606I-4212Prodigy W-6208A-6212I-4308Prodigy 6.5 W-630

Datamax-O'NeilPrintersInterface Cables (Parallel, Serial, and USB)These printers usually have a serial interface.A parallel interface is availab

Supported Printers and DriversLabel Options SectionPrint SpeedThe range of available print speed varies with the selected printertype.This setting co

Datamax-O'NeilPrintersLabel Options SectionSupply Typen Die Cut - Stock that has gaps between each label.n Continuous - No gaps, notches, or perf

Supported Printers and DriversForms Control SectionColumn OffsetThis command allows horizontal adjustment of the point whereprinting begins. This feat

Datamax-O'NeilPrintersForms Control SectionDownload TruetypeFontsThis option instructs Loftware Label Manager to downloadTrueType fonts to the Da

Device StatusBenefits of Using a Serial Connectionl More detailed status informationl Cable to printer can be much longer than a parallel cable (up to

Supported Printers and DriversAdvanced Options SectionMemory ModuleThe Memory Module option is used to specify which memorymodule(s) to download forma

Datamax-O'NeilPrintersCapability DescriptionPrinted Barcode Does NotMatch the DesignIt is possible to define a combination of attributes, such as

Supported Printers and DriversPrinter Turned OffCableDisconnectedNo Stock Print Head UpSpooledtoPrintServerNo error message.Prints the labels whenthe

Eltron PrintersRelated InformationUpdated printer information is available at Loftware’s Web site, www.loftware.com.See Printers on theTechnical Supp

Supported Printers and DriversMany of the settings in the printer do not take effect until the printer is re-booted.In the Device Optionsdialog box,

Eltron PrintersCustom EPLSendCommandSelect when to send the printer command.n After Control Stringsn After Labeln Before LabelEltron Printer Specific

Supported Printers and DriversPrint Adjustment SectionXCoordinate /YCoordinateThese values are measured in dots. This command is used to move the refe

Eltron PrintersEnableDumpModeWhen enabled, the printer is set in diagnostic dump mode. Available on the P2242 only.IRDAInterfaceEnables optional IRDA

Supported Printers and DriversNote: You cannot allocate more memory than is installed in the printer.Advanced Options SectionCharacterSetThis command

EXE PrintersPrinter Turned OffCableDisconnectedNo Stock Print Head UpSpooledLocallyNo Loftware errormessage, but displaysWindows errormessage. Allows

Connecting Deviceslabel. When using a Generic Text Driver for example, if an error occurs, Windows displays informationabout the status of the device

Supported Printers and DriversSupported Printer ModelsLoftware supports the following AMT Datasouth (Fastmark) printer models.Note: Refer to the Datam

InfoPrint Solutions (FormerlyIBM) InformationSupported Printer Family DriversCertain Fox IV printers may support the use of other printer languages. T

Supported Printers and Driversl ZPLII (ZGL)l IPL (IGL)Related InformationThese printers use the same language as Printronix Printers.Refer to the Pri

Intermec and UBI PrintersSupported Printer ModelsLoftware supports the following Intermec printer models.Barcode Label Printers3100 4000 41004406 4630

Supported Printers and DriversNote: The following printers are in End-Of-Service status with Intermec. See the The Intermec End-of-Life(EOL) Process W

Intermec and UBI PrintersInterface DescriptionUSB Interface(standard oroptional interface)Use a standard USB cable between the printer and computer (o

Supported Printers and DriversName NotesDutch Roman (3)0.005" to 2.94" (<1 to 212 points) 3240 3440 prtrsonlyPointable (4) Point sizes 8,

Intermec and UBI PrintersIntermec Label Specific OptionsLabel Specific Options (LSOs) can be accessed when you click Label Options from the Label Setu

Supported Printers and DriversOption DescriptionMediaSensitivityGuideThe sensitivity for a particular type of media and ribbon is critical to achievin

Intermec and UBI PrintersLabel Handling SectionApplicatorA specialty device that is integrated with the printer that allows labels to be picked up fro

Device StatusThe USB 1.1 communication architecture connects a computer to a USB printer via a simple four-wirecable.Many label printers are now avai

Supported Printers and DriversForms Control SectionLabel Rest PointLabel rest point adjusts the point at which the printer presents the labels for rem

Intermec and UBI PrintersPrinter OptionsUse Label or PrinterOptionsThis allows you to use either the Intermec Label Specific Options or the options se

Supported Printers and DriversCutter Options SectionFeed Length Zero is the default, but this may be set to cut after any number of labels.EnableCutte

Intermec and UBI PrintersAdvanced Options SectionMemoryModuleIf a memory card is attached to the printer, you can select it. This option is not sent t

Supported Printers and DriversRFID Setup Options SectionSend Setup Options toPrinterWhen checked, settings selected in this dialog will be used for pr

Intermec and UBI PrintersCapability DescriptionIntermecIncrementing /Decrementing FieldsWhen the printer is capable of doing the incrementing/decremen

Supported Printers and Drivers3. Click Remap First Font.An example of available options is shown to the right in the Preferences dialog box.Figure 14.

Intermec and UBI PrintersPrinter Turned OffCableDisconnectedNo Stock Print Head UpSpooledtoPrintServerNo error message. Thelabels print when theerror

Supported Printers and DriversMeto InformationThis printer guide section provides information specific to the Meto family of printers.These printers

Novexx PrintersRelated InformationUpdated printer information is available at Loftware’s Web site, www.loftware.com. See Printers on theTechnical Sup

Connecting DevicesRequirementsForce Extended Mode and Disable Status Checking are selected when you enable Detailed Status. Thesesettings are required

Supported Printers and DriversPrinter Overrides SectionNote: These settings override the Print Options Section in Printer Specific Options.Print Moden

Novexx PrintersMedia Options SectionStockTypen Die Cut - Stock that has gaps between each label.n Continuous - No gaps, notches, or perforations betwe

Supported Printers and DriversPrint Options SectionCharacter SetSeveral printer languages are available to print international characters that are not

Paxar (Monarch) MPCL1 Printersl 9425l 9445l 9474Supported Printer Family DriversCertain Paxar (Monarch) printers may support the use of other printer

Supported Printers and DriversError Messages and HandlingWhen printing to a Paxar printer or using Printer Status to check the state of a Paxar printe

Paxar (Monarch) MPCL1 PrintersPaxar MPCL1 Label OptionsCut/Take-Upn Use PSO Cut Option – Uses the Cut/Takeup option selected in the device Options dia

Supported Printers and DriversUsing UPC/EAN ExtensionsLoftware Label Manager allows you to specify that UPC/EAN barcodes should print with an extensio

Paxar (Monarch) MPCL1 PrintersSupported Printer Family DriversCertain Paxar (Monarch) printers may support the use of other printer languages. The fol

Supported Printers and DriversInterface DescriptionSerial Interface(standardinterface)Use an RS232-C null modem cable.The hardware license key is not

Paxar (Monarch) MPCL1 PrintersName FeaturesPointableVectorheight and width values in points from 4 to90CG Times height and width magnification from 1

Device StatusDetailed Status SectionSelect Enabled to turn on Detailed Status for the selected printer.Status Types SectionStatus DescriptionPre-JobSt

Supported Printers and DriversOption DescriptionCut Optionsn Use PSO - Uses the cut option selected in the device Options dialog box. Settingthe cut

Paxar (Monarch) MPCL1 PrintersLabel Options SectionRibbon Typen Normal Ribbon - The standard ribbon isinstalled.n No Ribbon - Ribbon is not installed.

Supported Printers and DriversLabel Options SectionCutter Moden Cutter Off - Disables the cut mechanismon the printer.n Cut After Every Tag - Cuts bef

Paxar (Monarch) MPCL1 PrintersForms Control SectionOld FirmwareDoes not send new firmware options ifchecked. If you are having difficultycommunicatin

Supported Printers and DriversAdvanced Options SectionLanguageSelects the language of the country chosen.Defaults to United States.Symbol Set Selects

Paxar (Monarch) MPCL1 PrintersUsing UPC/EAN ExtensionsLoftware Label Manager allows you to specify that UPC/EAN barcodes print with an extension.Inad

Supported Printers and DriversPrinter TurnedOffCableDisconnectedNo Stock Print Head UpCOMError messagecomes up when yourestart the printer.Allows retr

PCL5 InformationPCL5 OptionsPCL5 Label Specific OptionsPCL5 Page Size options include: A3, A4, A5, B4(JIS), B5(JIS), Com-10 Envelope, Custom, Executiv

Supported Printers and DriversWhen driving printers with PCL5, note that there is typically a ¼” margin on all sides of the page that isnot printable.

RetailSystems International,Inc. (Pressiza) PrintersOption DescriptionPaperSourcen Auto – This option feeds paper from a printer-specific tray.n Curre

Connecting DevicesPrinter Error Retry SettingThe Printer Error Retry setting allows you to configure the number of Milliseconds the Loftware PrintServ

Supported Printers and DriversPlease refer to the appropriate printer section for the printer specific options, error messages, and otherinformation.S

PrintronixInformationBarcode Label PrintersL5520P5220 SL4M RFIDSLPA8304rSLPA8304rRFIDT5208L5535SL5204RFIDT5208rSL5304RFIDT5304T5304RFIDSL5304rRFIDT530

Supported Printers and DriversInterface Cables (Parallel, Serial and USB)Interface DescriptionParallel Interface(optionalinterface)Using a standard pa

PrintronixInformationLabel Overrides SectionSymbol Setn Use Printer Symbol Set – Label uses settings from Printer SpecificOptions.n User Defined – Lab

Supported Printers and DriversMedia Options SectionStock Type(Gap Sense)n This option specifies the method used to detect the mediatop.n Advanced Gap

PrintronixInformationForms Control SectionTear Off Pause CountSets the printer to pause after the specified numberof pages. The paper must be complet

Supported Printers and DriversField Options SectionPrint UPC DescendersThis parameter allows you to print barcode descenders whenhuman readable data i

PrintronixInformationAdvanced Options SectionPPM/PMUn PPM = Printronix Printer Manager – Printronix version, onlyworks with Printronix printersn PMU =

Supported Printers and DriversPrintronix Error MessagesPrinter turned Off Cable disconnected No stock Print Head upLPTError message: “Printer notIniti

SATO InformationSupported Printer ModelsLoftware Supports the following Sato printer models.Barcode PrintersCL408CT400CX200GT408eM10eM5900M84 Pro203,

Device StatusFigure 2.16: Detailed Status Configuration window4. Click Enabled, and select the Status Types and Behaviors to check.5. Click OK to save

Supported Printers and DriversRelated InformationUpdated printer information is available at Loftware’s Web site, www.loftware.com. See Printers on th

SATO InformationLabel Cut Options SectionCut OptionUse Printer Cut OptionsUse label Cut OptionsCut IntervalThis determines how frequently labels arecu

Supported Printers and DriversLabel Options SectionMemory SlotSelects the Memory Card slot.n None - No memory card is installed.n Slot A - Memory card

SATO InformationCustom Command SectionStart, End, and Escape commands (STX, ETX, and ESC) are not required at the startand end of the commands.Exampl

Supported Printers and DriversFont Name Font Type* 5x9 Dot Font* 8x15 Dot Font* 13x20 Dot Font* OCR-A Dot Font* OCR-B Do

SATO InformationImage Fields Size LimitationsUp to ten images or logos can be used on a label. The maximum image sizes that the printer can handleare

Supported Printers and DriversPrinter TurnedOffCableDisconnectedNo Stock Print Head UpCOMError message after theprinter is turned backon. Lets you ret

Toshiba TEC PrintersBarcode Label PrintersB-482B-SX8TB-492Loftware supports the following Toshiba TEC RFID printer models.RFID Tag PrintersB-SX4 RFIDB

Supported Printers and DriversLabel Options SectionPrintSpeedThe range of available print speeds in inches per second (IPS) varies with the selected p

Toshiba TEC PrintersIssue Settings SectionNote: When using the LPS, note that each occurrence of a *PrintLabel command constitutes a print request.Cut

Connecting DevicesStatus DescriptionPost-JobStatusCheck the state of the printer after the print job is complete.Fail JobonErrorsSet per status. Selec

Supported Printers and DriversFine Position Adjustments SectionUsePrinterSetupUse the setting from the device Options dialog box.Feed Range is set bet

Toshiba TEC PrintersMedia Options SectionStockTypen Continuous Stock - Continuous media with no black stripe and no gap.n Die Cut Stock - The label-to

Supported Printers and DriversIssue Settings SectionCutIntervalThis designates the number of pieces to be printed before the label is cut.The range is

Toshiba TEC PrintersCustom Command SectionThis command is sent when printing a label and when clicking Send To Printer. It is sent immediately prior t

Supported Printers and DriversProperties Box SymbolReserved Remap NameDataMatrix QRCODEPostNet ROYALMAILPostNet KIXStart/Stop CodesThe default Start/S

Windows PrintersError DescriptionTime OutIf Loftware times out in the middle of sending a largeamount of graphic information (images, TrueType fonts),

Supported Printers and DriversTo summarize, configuration settings for a Windows printer apply to printing in the following sequence:1. If the LSO set

Windows Printersl A label designed for Win Printer 3 with a “2000 Sheet Input Tray” setting, when printed to WinPrinter 4, would result in the Paper S

Supported Printers and DriversSystem printer settings apply if PSO or LSO settings are not set for the label.PSO options when setsupersede the system

Zebra PrintersZPL Language PrintersEPL LanguagePrinters140xiIIIPlus160SLoftware supports the following RFID Printer ModelsRFID Tag PrintersR110 PAX3 R

About Device FamiliesAbout Device FamiliesA Device Family is a manufactured line of devices. Loftware currently supports a number DeviceFamilies. See

Supported Printers and DriversRelated InformationUpdated printer information is available at Loftware’s Web site, www.loftware.com. See Printers on th

Zebra PrintersLabel Options SectionDarknessDarkness allows you to control the darkness of the print. 0 isthe nominal setting.Label TopThis command mo

Supported Printers and DriversField Locations SectionDataMatrix Field OriginSelect the location of DataMatrix fields on the label.n Use Global Setting

Zebra PrintersPrinter Options SectionPrintModeThe Print Mode instruction determines the action the printertakes after a label or group of labels has b

Supported Printers and DriversPrinter Options SectionMedian Thermal Transfer (Ribbon) - Uses ribbon and non-heat sensitive label stock to print. The

Zebra PrintersPrinter Options SectionStock Typen Continuous - No gaps or separations between labels.n Non-Continuous – Gap, perforation or separationb

Supported Printers and DriversPrinter Options SectionIgnore Printer StatusWhen this option is enabled, data is sent directly to the printerwithout che

Zebra PrintersOptionFieldClockIndicatorsSpecify the character(s) that will precede and indicate a time/date value.For example, thedefault indicator f

Supported Printers and DriversZebra Label Specific RFID OptionsUse Label or PrinterOptionsThis allows you to use either your settings in the Label Spe

Zebra PrintersRead Options SectionNumber of Times to RetryThis setting determines the number of times to retrywriting to the tag in case of initial fa

Creating a Query 344Automating the Range Printing Process 348Working with ODBC 353Examples of Data Sources 353How Loftware Label Manager Uses ODBC 354

Connecting Devicesl Select File | Test Printl Press (F9)l Click the Test Print icon in the standard toolbar.Choose which of the assigned printers you

Supported Printers and DriversWrite Options SectionNumber of Times to RetryThis setting determines the number of times to retrywriting to the tag in c

Zebra PrintersCapability DescriptionPrintedBarcodeDoes NotMatch theDesignIt is possible to define a combination of attributes, such as line width or r

Supported Printers and Drivers3. Enter the font information in one of the DBCS# Ext Scalable Font fields. Use the followinginformation to construct th

Tag ConfigurationReference an FNT: 1,B:MINCHO.FNT,15,B:JIS.DAT,ArialZebra Error MessagesPrinter Turned OffCableDisconnectedNo Stock Print Head UpLPTEr

Supported Printers and DriversHF Tag Type Configurable Data BlocksTI HF Tag-itUser data is contained in blocks 0-7. Each block consists of 4 bytes.Su

RFID Devices and Tag TypesUHF Gen 1 UHF Gen 264-bitClass196-bitClass196-bitClass0+UCODEEPC1.19ISO18000-6BImpinjMonzaTIDallasAvery 6404 RFIDX X X XAver

Supported Printers and DriversUHF Gen 1 UHF Gen 264-bitClass196-bitClass196-bitClass0+UCODEEPC1.19ISO18000-6BImpinjMonzaTIDallasIBM Infoprint 67005504

RFID Devices and Tag TypesUHF Gen 1 UHF Gen 264-bitClass196-bitClass196-bitClass0+UCODEEPC1.19ISO18000-6BImpinjMonzaTIDallasPrintronix SL5304rRFIDX X

Supported Printers and DriversUHF Gen 1 UHF Gen 264-bitClass196-bitClass196-bitClass0+UCODEEPC1.19ISO18000-6BImpinjMonzaTIDallasSATO CL412e RFIDX X X

RFID Devices and Tag TypesPhilips HFI-CodePhilips HF I-Code ISO15693TIHFTag-itTI HF Tag-itISO 15693SATO CL408e*X X X XZebra R140 RFIDX XZebra R2844-Z

Network PrintingNetwork PrintingIt used to be that Loftware users connected their thermal transfer barcode printers directly to theircomputers through

Supported Printers and DriversUHF Gen 1UHF Class 1Gen 2HF Gen 164-bitClass 196-bitClass 196-bitClass0+UCODEEPC1.19ISO18000-6BImpinjMonzaTIDallasPhilli

Reference TablesThe following section contains tables to use as reference when creating labels.lASCII Code 39 Reference TablelCode 128 Character Setsl

Reference TablesASCII – Code39ASCIICODE39ASCIICODE39ASCIICODE39ASCIICODE39LF $J * /J J J k +KVT $K + /K K K l +LFF $L , /L L L m +MCR $M - - M M n +NS

Code 128 Character SetsCode 128 Character SetsValueCodeACodeBCodeCValueCodeACodeBCodeCValueCodeACodeBCodeC1 ! ! 01 37 E E 37 73 HT i 732 “ “ 02 38 F F

Reference TablesWedge Reader Conversion ChartDEC KEYBOARD ASCII0 NUM+ NULI NUMLOCK SOH2 SCROLL LOCK STX3NUM –[MINUS]ETX4 INS EOT5 DEL ENQ6 SYS REQ ACK

IBMASCII ChartDEC KEYBOARD ASCII28 PAGE UP FS29 PAGEDOWN GS30PRINTSCREENRS31 END US32 SPACE SP123 CURSOR UP {124CURSORDOWN|125 CURSOR LEFT }126CURSORR

Reference TablesCtrlDecHexCharCodeDecHexCharDecHexCharDecHexCharJ 10 0a ◙ LF 42 2a * 74 4a J1066a jK 11 0b ♂ VT 43 2b + 75 4b K

IBMASCII Chart (Extended)CtrlDecHexCharCodeDecHexCharDecHexCharDecHexChar/ 28 1c └ FS 60 3c < 92 5c \1247c] 29 1d ↔ GS 61 3d = 93

Reference TablesDecHexCharDecHexCharDecHexCharDecHexChar1398b ï171ab ½203cb ╦ 235eb δ1408c î172ac ¼204cc ╠ 236ec ∞1418d ì173ad ¡20

Language Properties Wizard FlowchartDecHexCharDecHexCharDecHexCharDecHexChar1579d ¥189bd ╜ 221dd ▌ 253fd ²1589e ₧190be ╛ 222de ▐ 254fe

Connecting DevicesThe figure above shows a typical printer network setup with printers connected to the network backboneusing print servers. Print Ser

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Sharing Windows Printer Configuration Across LPS VersionsIn versions 9.5 or later, Windows printers can be configured from the Loftware Label Manager

Sharing Windows Printer Configuration Across LPS Versions4. Back up these files – copy and paste them to another folder, for example, \9.5 Win_Printer

Importing and Converting LabelsFigure 16.2: Selecting the Target Printer and ResolutionNote: Loftware Label Manager does not convert graphical images

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Viewing Application LogsNote: You must purchase and license LPS to use the Loftware Print Server.The following tables list various messages that the L

Viewing Application LogsID# Loftware Message Explanation113User <name> has modifiedthe configuration settings forthe Loftware Print Server.Named

ID# Loftware Message Explanation131Failed to create poll threaddue to low memoryresources.System could not allocate the requested resources to create

Viewing Application LogsID# Loftware Message Explanation148Batch Print reset on resetevent.LPS reset149Invalid key detected.Loftware Print Server requ

ID# Loftware Message Explanation172Batch Print key failure.Retrying. Attempt:<number>, NodeType:<name>LPS is trying to recover from key fa

Network PrintingExtended Systems, Intel, HP, and many others.You may have used them in the past to connect Laserprinters to your network.Note: Consul

Viewing Application LogsID# Web Listener Message609 The Loftware Web Listener Failed due to an Unknown Error!610 The Loftware Web Listener Failed to L

ID# Loftware Notification Agent Message414There are no configured recipients, please configure Loftware Notification Agent beforestarting!415This vers

Viewing Application LogsLPS Status Client or LogFile MessagesExplanationInvalid Device Name <name>usedNo printer is configured using the alias s

Connecting DevicesWarning! Each Loftware Label Manager installation on the network that will be connected to a shared printermust enable the Shared Ne

Network Printing11. If you chose a COM port, you should also complete the next steps, as you may need to configurethe communication settings for the p

Connecting DevicesThe printer is now successfully shared. If desired, leave the Printer dialog box up to monitor files asthey are spooled to the prin

Designing LabelsIn Loftware Label Manager, a label is a design area on the computer screen where a label format iscreated or edited.A label contains o

Designing LabelsCreating a New LabelThe first time you open Loftware Label Manager after a new install, the New Media Wizard is displayedautomatically

Creating a New Label5. Select a Template Type.l To create a label from scratch, select Blank Label.l To pattern your new label after an existing indu

InfoPrint Solutions (Formerly IBM) Information 421PCM Image-Tek (Imtec) Information 422Intermec and UBI Printers 422Meto Information 438Novexx Printer

Designing Labels3. Select a Target Device. The Device Selection dialog prompts you to select the target device for thenew label.Select the printer Ma

Design Mode - Menu Bar, Toolbars, and the ToolboxDesign Mode - Menu Bar, Toolbars, and the ToolboxThe Loftware design workspace provides several optio

Designing LabelsMenu DescriptionInsertAdd the followingn Fixed text.n Variable label fields.n Barcode.n Images.n Graphic elements (for example, lines,

Design Mode - Menu Bar, Toolbars, and the ToolboxButton/Control DescriptionNew Opens a new blank label file.OpenOpens an existing label file. Highlig

Designing LabelsFigure 3.4: Rulers graphically display field movement and placement of objectsLoftware Label Manager Version 10.1.1 User's Guide6

Design Mode - Menu Bar, Toolbars, and the ToolboxScreen OdometerThe screen odometer is located at the bottom of the design screen to the right of the

Designing LabelsTool DescriptionAlign LeftAligns 2 or more selected fields with the field that is farthest tothe left on the label.Align RightAligns 2

Design Mode - Menu Bar, Toolbars, and the ToolboxTool DescriptionText(Variable) Add a text field in which the text changes from label to labelduring t

Designing LabelsFigure 3.8: Language Options5. Select Set as default language for new users .This changes the default application language for Users D

About Propertiesl Non-alphanumeric characters (including spaces) after the first character are converted tounderscores (_)l A name can start with &quo

The Loftware Label ManagerLoftware Label Manager is a suite of software applications for designing and printing barcodelabels.Loftware's stand-a

Designing LabelsTo set the field Property defaults for a printer1. Open or create a label designed for the printer type that you want to set defaults2

About PropertiesThe Properties box is useful because you view changes on your label as you enter them in the Propertiesbox.For example, if you change

Designing Labelsone field or multiple fields.Use the View | Properties menu command to display (or hide) the Properties box.l The Properties box windo

About PropertiesFigure 3.10: Left: Field list sorted by Name | Data Source | Type Right: Field list sorted by Data Source | Type |NameIndependent and

Designing Labelsmatch the characteristics of the new font.Figure 3.11: Independent and Dependent properties in a text field.Independent Barcode Field

About PropertiesFigure 3.12: Properties Box for a Barcode field with Dependent Properties OutlinedNote: The horizontal line is displayed only in Prope

Designing LabelsExample 3You are printing labels and want to switch the Input Prompt to be displayed in an international language toassist the operato

About PropertiesProperties box with browse button, edit field, and drop-down field selectedProperties Box OptionsPaddingLoftware Label Manager Design

Designing LabelsSetting DescriptionLeading spacesThe result is the same as outlined above, only instead of zeros, there are spacesbefore the name in t

About PropertiesLoftware Label Manager subtracts the number of characters in the field (6) from the Max # Chars, (22),and divides the remainder (16) b

The Loftware Label Managerl Databases and ODBCl Range PrintingNote: You must purchase and license the Loftware Print Server separately from the Loftwa

Designing LabelsProportional Fonts – A Proportional font is one in which each character is a different size. The spacingis proportional to the charac

About PropertiesFigure 3.16: Arial font with Center with Spaces Padding Option in 2ndFieldIt is to your advantage to experiment with centering using y

Designing Labels4. Click and drag in the label design area (down and to the right) until the field outline box isapproximately 1/2" high and 2&qu

Label Setup and Properties (Media Setup)Move the Variable Text Field1. Move the human-readable text field away from the barcode to provide more room w

Designing LabelsLabel Setup TabIn the Label Setup tab, the Label Size and Orientation and Configure Label For sections present severaloptions:Label Si

Label Setup and Properties (Media Setup)Configure Label / Tag For SectionOption DescriptionManufacturer Choose a device from the drop-down list to pri

Designing LabelsFigure 3.18: Label Properties TabLabel Properties SectionOption DescriptionLabelDescriptionThe label description gives you information

Label Setup and Properties (Media Setup)Option DescriptionDate &TimeThe time the selected version of the label was saved.Instance The name of the

Designing LabelsFigure 3.19: Page Layout TabOption DescriptionSelect a Layout Allows you to select a Page Layout from a drop-down list.LayoutsAccesses

Label Setup and Properties (Media Setup)Figure 3.20: Advanced Tab in Label Setup and PropertiesDesign Mode Constraint SectionField List Selection – If

Technical SupportTechnical SupportSoftware licenses purchased directly from Loftware include the first year of Technical Support. Thisinitial 12-month

Designing LabelsSetting DescriptionLabel HomeX (pixels)Adjusts the horizontal printed position of the label fields in pixelsExampleIf the web of your

Label Setup and Properties (Media Setup)Figure 3.21: Label Setup and Properties dialog boxOn-Screen Label PresentationLoftware Label Manager includes

Designing LabelsFigure 3.22: Label OrientationOrientation OptionsIn the previous example, the label is designed right-side up, but printed clockwise a

Label Setup and Properties (Media Setup)Orientation ExampleAs described above, a pre-printed label is more easily designed right-side up and then prin

Designing LabelsUsing Label CommentsThe Label Comments window is used for entering descriptions of the changes made to a label. Whenyou enable label c

Using LabelCommentsRequire Label CommentsTo require comments to be entered for each version of a label, select Allow Label Comments.1. From Design, se

Designing LabelsFigure 3.25: Label Comment Window2. Enter comments on the changes made to this version of the label in the Label Comment field, andcli

Test-Printing LabelsTo test-print a label1. Verify that the target printer is ON.2. Select the File | Test Print menu command or click Test Print from

Designing LabelsA description of the type of error or warning is displayed following the title.Some of the warnings areprimarily informational, such

On-Demand PrintViewing/Editing the On-Demand Print FormlClick the Switch Views toolbar icon , or select View | On-Demand Print Form to open the On-Dem