Loftware Label Manager - RFID Tag and Barcode Label Design System

Specifications

• Data Sources
  
  
• Connect label formats to 32 bit compliant databases like Access, Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Excel, dBase, Text, etc., via ODBC connectivity.
  
• Database speed search with filtering capabilities.
  
• Retrieve variable graphic files from database.
  
• Format variable data fields in paragraph blocks that automatically "wrap" depending on the data.
  
• Capable of calculating special bar code check digits on-the-fly while the bar code data changes.
  
• Set fields to print in any orientation.
  
  Printing Features
  
  
• Print batches of labels from an ASCII Text file for large production runs.
  
• Print groups of labels from a range of records in a database.
  
• Print groups of labels using a custom SQL WHERE clause.
  
• Print 'On-Demand' from a database via key field entry
  
• Print 'On-Demand' via keyboard input
  
  Label Design Program Features
  
  
• Graphical user interface with precise WYSIWYG (what-you-see-is-what-you-get) technology.
  
• New Label Wizard helps you to create the exact label you need in seconds.
  
• Printer Configuration Wizard makes adding printers fast and easy.
  Supports all popular image formats including BMP, PCX, JPG, GIF, TIF, CAL, MAC, etc.
  
• "Thumbnail" preview for label format and image loading.
  
• MDI multi document interface for editing more than one label at a time.
  
• Powerful formula builder for parsing data on-the-fly at print time.
  
• Single and group field edit: select, copy, move, delete field alignment tools custom and default zoom levels.
  
• Wide selection of industry compliance label templates.
  
• Customize On-Demand operator input screens.
  
• Design labels to fit "multi-up" on a page using the layout feature.
  
• Security features to limit access to various modules by user.
  
• Multi-level undo.
  
• Design labels in inches or metric units using precise rulers.
  
• Floating/dockable toolbars.
  
• Sizable grid with "snap to" technology.
  
• Move fields a pixel at a time using keyboard arrow keys.
  
• Resize, rotate, and stretch graphics at design time.
  
• All fields sizable by mouse as well as "floating" properties box.
  
• All label formats are available for use in the Loftware Print Server.
  
• Accurate merging of label formats to different printer types.
  
  Templates and Symbologies
  
  
• Bar code wizard for generating complex automotive, healthcare, logistics, and telecommunications label formats.
  
• Extensive options for customized behavior.
  
• Language Properties Wizard for printing International characters, including double-byte fonts such as Japanese, Chinese and Korean. Different language can be freely mixed on the label.
  
• Support for all major linear barcode symbologies, including Code 39, Code 128, Interleaved Code 2/5, UPC, EAN and others.
  
• Supports MOD 10, 43, 7, UCC MOD 10 check digits.
  
• Support for 2D symbologies including TLC39, PDF-417, MicroPDF, UPS Maxicode, Data Matrix, PostNet, RSS.
  
• Create RFID 'Smart Labels' to meet EPC and DOD specifications (for use with LPS Premier Plus RFID)
  
• Import label formats designed or printed in Zebra ZPL, Intermec IPL, Monarch MPCL.
  
  Supported Printers and Print Features
  
  
• Support for major thermal transfer and Windows printers.
  
• Configure printers on serial, parallel, USB, and TCP/IP ports.
  
• Easily print and access data both locally and across LAN/WAN networks.
  
• Centrally share labels, databases, and graphic files with other print stations on your LAN/WAN.
  
• Low cost print only modules available that allow you to replicate print stations throughout your facility.
  
• Stretch graphics to fit a certain area of the label during print time.
  
• Each operator input screen may be customized.
  
• Prompt user for any combination of keyboard and database key fields.
  
• Print Preview allows operator to validate label on screen (with data) before continuing with print job.
  
• Supports extra printer controls such as cutters, head temperature, print speed, forms offset, stock type, etc.
  
• Set entire label to print in any orientation.
  
• Supports printers internal Font, barcode, and serialization capabilities.
  
• Supports downloaded and bitmapped True Type Fonts.
  
• Supports many different types of incrementing and decrementing fields Powerful Date/Time field functionality including Julian Dates.
  
• Audit file creation.
  
• Print "multi up" on a page; create your own, or use our provided layouts such as Avery© layouts.
  
• Early eject feature for partially filled pages.
  
• Start printing on a page at any point in the layout i.e. a reloaded page that was ejected early.
  
• Does not generate duplicate serial numbers unless specifically directed to do so.
  
  System Requirements
  
  Supported Operating Systems include:
  
• Windows 2000, XP, 2003
  Minimum Requirements:
  
• Windows 2000 = Processor: PII-233 Mhz / Memory: 128MB or higher
  
• Windows XP / 2003 = Processor: PII-300 Mhz / Memory: 256MB or higher
  
• Loftware no longer supports Loftware products operating on Windows® 95/98/ME, NT4 systems. Please be aware that users currently using any of these systems must upgrade their operating system to Windows 2000/XP or higher before they may upgrade their Loftware solution.
  
  
• This limitation applies to all product versions, including versions originally designed to run on these operating systems. Click here for more information.
  
  
  Technical Support
  
  Your purchase of a Loftware product includes an annual support contract.
  This contract is renewable each year and extends the return on your investment, with on-going FREE upgrades of your Loftware software for one full year, plus unlimited calls to our technical support call center.

Features and Benefits