When designing label templates, you will use various graphic and text elements, as well as linear barcodes or 2D codes. The editor also allows you to program RFID tags.
All of these elements will be discussed in general here, and at the end of each section you will find a reference to a tutorial on the elements described. Tutorials extend the information here by providing a more detailed description and guide you step by step so you can test and use the various elements of the editor.
Before you start working on a label template, you need to configure its basic parameters. These are information like
The above parameters are intuitive, but it is worth delving into their meaning. Especially when it comes to choosing the dpi print quality. Pay attention to this parameter and set it according to the printer model before you start designing your label.
Tutorial
Label configuration and elements positioning tutorial is available here
Text elements are human readable texts visible on the template. These can be field descriptions, fixed values such as a company name or address, and variable values such as product code or product description.
When it comes to text elements, you have two types of elements to choose from:
Learn more about text elements in the tutorials.
Tutorial
Text elements tutorial is available here
Barcodes are an almost indispensable element of labels, thanks to which reading devices are able to quickly and accurately read the label data. There are several standards and barcode formats. In the editor you can choose from:
You will learn the description of the application and the specifics of each of them by visiting the appropriate tutorial. You will also find a description of the parameters thanks to which you can adjust the barcodes printed from the template to your needs. You can set any height and width of the barcode module, as well as decide whether a visible and human-readable visualization of the value represented by the code should be placed under the code.
Tutorial
Linear barcordes tutorial is available here
Two-dimensional codes can convey more information than linear barcodes. Due to the fact that data can be written both vertically and horizontally, the amount of data written in the code occupying a similar print area is much larger. In addition, two-dimensional codes allow for error correction, so that if part of the code is damaged or blurred, it is still readable. 2D codes are widely used on labels for various applications. The program allows you to use several types of two-dimensional codes:
Each of them is characterized by its specificity and a set of available parameters. For more information on 2D codes, visit the corresponding tutorial.
Tutorial
2D codes tutorial is available here
In order for the label to be legible, it is sometimes necessary to divide it into vertical and horizontal sections, determine the grid lines and separate the fields. You can handle this task thanks to the ability to add lines of any length, thickness and direction. You can customize your label as needed. In addition to the line, the shape of a rectangle is also available with the possibility of parameterizing its size, proportion and line thickness.
In addition to shapes, you can also add an image to the label. It can be any image, because the program itself will convert it to the required monochrome format. However, it is worth bearing in mind the specificity of a monochrome print and design the image in advance in such a way that it is still legible after conversion and fulfills its function (e.g. company logo). The program itself also allows you to customize the conversion. You can adjust the black and white cutoff point yourself. You will learn more about this in the tutorial.
Tutorial
Shapes and images tutorial is available here
RFID is a very effective method of identifying goods. Reading information from the RFID tag does not require directing any laser beam at it or placing it in a visible place. If you have labels adapted to carry RFID information and a printer capable of programming them, you can easily put this information on a label template in the editor, and during printing, the printer will simultaneously program the chips.
To learn more about the parameters available for RFID tags, visit the relevant tutorial.
Tutorial
RFID tags tutorial is available here
