BMP
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61 Label Printer
User’s Manual
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Serialization
Serialization
Serialization (or sequencing) automatically adds a series of sequential numbers or
letters to the printed labels. The Serial function consecutively places the next
number or letter in the defined sequence on individual labels. The number of
labels created is defined by the sequence values you enter, and displays in the
Header Bar. You can view the serialized labels before they print through the Print
Preview function. (See "Print Preview” on page 5-2 for more information.)
Serialization can be combined with other data on a label. Any data displayed on a
label that includes serialization will be repeated on every label along with the
serial data.
How Serialization Works
Serialization is alphanumeric, with numbers from 0 to 9, and letters A-Z.
Serialization can be simple or linked, with a maximum of two sequences per label.
Note: You can incorporate serialized data into a barcode
Serialization consists of a Start Value, End Value, and Increment. The Start Value
is the number, letter, or combination of numbers and letters that begin the
serialization sequence. The End Value is the termination point of the sequence.
The Increment is the value that is added to the previous number in the sequence
to produce the next sequence number. (You cannot have an increment value of
0.) For instance, a start value of 1, an end value of 25, and an increment of 4
would produce 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25.
Examples of Serialization
In a simple serialization, a sequence runs through its full range of numbers and/or
letters (i.e., 0 to 9, or A to Z), one number/letter for each label.
Example:
Simple serialization:
Sequence #1
Start Value:1
End Value:10
Increment:1
Produces:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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