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1. s possible to create user defined labels You have a great deal of freedom to create your own individual designs Label 4 is supplied with more than 50 different designs One for each type of label but you can make as many different designs for each type of label as you like in the professional version This is particular useful if your customers need different designs for the same label Label version 4 3 There are two ways you can start the Designer either choose Designer Start Designer with selected design this option is only active if a print job is selected or Designer Start Designer The difference is whether a design is selected when the Designer starts In our example we assume that no design is selected ME Brandsoft Layout Designer x The menu shows all designs for all different Open Design file Lookin ae e EE types of labels Name Size Type l i E Loop 4 per sheet 50x250 mm D 3022 xdl 8KB XDLFile Fro m th e fi le na me of th e ee Es 6KB XDL File e E Loop 5 per sheet 40x278 mm D 3018 xdl 6KB XDI File desig n fi le it IS possi ble to E Loop 5 per sheet no holes 38x250 mm D 3031 xdl 6KB XDLFile E Loop 5 per sheet no tear off 38x250 mm D 3031 xdl 6KB XDLFile 1 1 E Loop 5 per sheet no holes 38x250 mm D 3021 xdl 6KB XDL File see the p hys l Ca S Ze of E Loop 6 per sheet 33x250 mm D 3053 xdl 6KB XDLFile E Loop 8 per sheet 25x210 mm D 3058 xdl SKB XDLFile the l2. Location Not Available Microsoft SQL Server MSDE ts incompatible with this version of Windows For more information contact Microsoft A Hide details _ Check for solutions online Run program Don t show this message again Label version 4 3 To permanently setup Vista to execute an EXE file as Administrator you can press the right button on the mouse when the file is highlighted and select properties Open file location Run as administrator Scan for threats Pin to Start Menu Add to Quick Launch Restore previous versions a Brandsoft Label Backup Send To Cut Copy Create Shortcut f you have problems with this program and it worked comecth on an eanier version of Windows select the compatibility mode that HET matches that eanier version Properties Compatibility mode Run this program in compatibility mode for Windows XP Service Pack 2 Delete pa Then select Compatibility in the top E Run in 256 colors menu and mark this file to run as E Run in 640 x 480 screen resolution administrator Disable visual themes E Disable desktop composition El Disable display scaling on high DP settings The BACKUP program that can be used to backup and import the label systems database should always be run in Administrator mode e Show settings for all users Another option is to install the entire label system in
3. shown Note that a spacer is not installed The picture shows a stack of signs being placed Label version 4 3 5 2 Printer settings In general we recommend OKI printers because they have a one pass print system It is essential for the printer driver to be correctly installed Three of the settings are particularly important paper thickness weight media type print quality DPI and paper check Page Size Check Before producing thousands of labels or signs you should always print a small number of test labels and check the quality for example by performing a scratch test on the material or put a few test labels in a washing machine They should look brand new even after the washing process The correct settings ensure that the printed information is durable For certain printouts you may achieve better quality and faster speeds on a PCL printer while a PS printer is better for other printouts The PCL driver usually provides the best results and generally offers more adjustment options It is even possible to install both drivers as OKI supplies printer drivers for both types To locate the printer driver after installation click on the Start button in the bottom left then choose Control Panel Printers The exact process depends on the Windows version and the current setup This user guide does not illustrate how to configure individual printer drivers because the dialog boxes depend on the Windows version Win98 Windows 2
4. a folder outside the Windows program folder e g c label Vista does not like programs that create files in the program folder The single most important advice is to run all EXE files as administrator Label version 4 3 3 How to use Brandsoft Label 4 The Brandsoft Label 4 user interface is designed to be easy to use even if you have limited knowledge of the program That is why this short user guide does not go into detail about the many powerful options of the program Instead it simply provides an overview of the features and how to use them 3 1 Start page When the Label 4 program starts you will see the following screen IF Brandsoft Label File Preferences Print Server Designer Databases About License information and version number Product database customer database data input and language and currency settings Starts the Designer with a design in the job list if one is selected Starts the print server and change the print server settings Adjust printer and offset for the various label types You can also set the interface language here Saves opens and deletes lists of print jobs You can also exit the Label program here Adds a new job to existing list of print Prints current list of print Print Joblist Label version 4 3 4 How to enter or change a product in the database 4 1 Product file You can edit the product file by making manual changes or by importing data To edit the product file
5. folder on the server This is done from the workstation by finding the network drive and folder that previously was shared on the server In Windows press the right button on the mouse when pointing at the shared drive and select CONNECT NETWORKDRIVE You may need to consult a Windows expert before attempting to install the network in Windows and the label program in a network environment Label version 4 3 2 5 How to install and update on Windows Vista I a J ooh H PA Publisher not specified General options J 69 gt Computer DVD CD RW Drive D Brandsoft _ me B Organize v a Views v a Burn to disc Favorite Links E Pictures E Documents No Music More Folders HZ Desktop Support Bruger Le Public Computer EH Floppy Disk Drive B E Local Disk C S DVD CD RW Drive D Brandsoft SG Firma G amp Udvikling H Kundedata K E Support S G2 VMWare amp Viruel PC V amp Hardware amp Software W Eg OraX X dB Mine delemapper_ Start exe Date modified 04 02 2008 3 03 PM l Application Size 5 23 KB Date created 04 02 2008 3 03 PM The Vista version of Windows works quite differently from previous versions of Windows A few things are very important when installing a completely new version or updating a system already installed Always run the programs The exe files as Administrator or Trusted mode This can be done by se
6. 000 Windows ME or Windows XP the printer type C5100 C5300 C7100 C7200 C7300 are then most widely used at present the interface language Danish or English and the driver selection PCL or PS The main options are briefly described below and for further assistance please contact your dealer 5 2 1 1 Paper thickness media type or just weight If the paper thickness is set too low printing is faster but the toner does not adhere properly If the paper thickness is set too high the paper may burn the fuser may be damaged and the speed may be too low Here are some useful settings Loop labels ultra heavy Pot labels transparent Adhesive labels medium or medium heavy 5 2 2 Print quality The print quality is measured in DPI and is set to 600 DPI In most printers you can also adjust the quality up to 1200 DPI but printing will take much longer 5 2 3 Paper check The paper check must be disabled to prevent the printer reporting paper size errors 5 2 4 Auto tray change This option should be disabled to prevent the printer taking paper from another tray if the current tray is empty Please note that all suggested settings in this manual are based on experience and are general settings A different setting may be appropriate to get the best result There may also be other settings which are not mentioned in this manual that needs adjustment to get a good result Please contact your printer dealer if you need informati
7. ENTER lt to start the search then press gt TAB lt or use the mouse to move down to the hit list The search works in the same way as a normal Internet search engine like Google the combination of ac and ginn must be present somewhere in either the Latin name or the trading name The hit list is shown below xl Jac gin Search Found 2 Use the TAB button to switch to the Product List or simply click with the Mouse to select 0000000112 ACER GINNALA lidiar 270 30 50 CM 0 00 1 x x Traser Bu 0000000221 ACER GINNALA lidiar THC7 5 175 20 0 00 1 x x If ala ace is used as the search term instead the following items are found HF Select Product x Jala ace Search Found 44 Use the TAB button to switch to the Product List for simply click with the Mouse to seme Product no Latin Name l Common Name Comment Price Pictue _ Label Sign Product G Product 000000011 7 ACER GINNALA dian 2 O 30 50 CM 0 00 1 ieee ot OOOU000221 ACER GINNALA dian THE 5 175 20 0 00 1 0000007 59 CEDRUS DEODARA Himalapaceder C35 60 80 CM 0 00 3 E Hi DOUO003855 REUCHERA MICRAN Alunrod 0 00 4 8 8 Stauder Andre st NAnAAnARAT PHA ARIS SA NMIN H vidstrihet Arrar BELI 1 e e Shaw ider reer This search finds a lot more products and note that the list also includes CEDRUS DEODORA because ala and ace are contained in Himalayaceder It is a very easy way to find the product you are interested in even if
8. HEUCHERA MICRANTHA PALACE PURPLE lt 4 13 mm Brandzoft You can edit select most of the data directly from within the list of print jobs by clicking directly in the field if you point to a field without clicking a brief description of the field appears For example you can change the price as follows Click on the price field to display a new dialog 45 00 box The price is already highlighted so you can Esos Sa DK enter the new price straight away overwriting nes MS the old price As well as saving the new price in the list of print jobs you can also save it to the database This changes the price throughout the system and Load from database will then use the price in the database in the list of print jobs Certain fields such as the barcode cannot be edited directly in the list of print jobs These have to be defined in advance and selected in the list of print jobs There are three small buttons on the right The small red cross IX deletes this print job from the list of print jobs the ETC button displays some less common fields that cannot be edited and saved to the database and the magnifying glass displays a preview of the print job as it will appear with the selected design The magnifying glass is also an easy way to check customer details the product logo and label before print Note also that the entire print jobs can be saved File menu and reused later 4 2 Creating a new design In Label 4 it
9. OK 6900 colo laser tray 1 AE rom x 27 mm Pol Label pi shee a A 0 3 mm ol sat han aantal 0 2 mm offset vertical If you do not specify a printer the default printer is selected automatically 4 3 2 Language settings This has nothing to do with the interface language within Label 4 Instead this function is used if you want to print labels in more than one language The function allows you to reuse many of the details of a product so there is no need to enter them more than once for different languages You can also use this window to define the currencies associated within each language code Sprogindstillinger Common to all Languages Latin Name Barcodes SAH and Pictures Special to each Language Common Name Comment Label Texts Add Lanquage Setting Language Primary Currency Secondary Currency The window is self explanatory but please note that the currencies must be set up in the currency system before they can be selected here If you only use one language you can just use the Standard language Label version 4 3 4 3 3 Setting up more currencies You can use Database Currencies to set up currencies Click on New currency to create a new currency in the example below the US dollar is set up so that the dollar sign is prefixed to the amount whenever this currency is used The exchange rate is set to be the same as the euro New Currency k Currenc Symbol OM etc y EUR DKK GBP
10. On your CD or the cover of your CD you will find a username beginning with Prof When the username and code is entered into the Brandsoft label system it opens your software with full functionality The Easy Start version On your CD or the cover of your CD you will find a username beginning with EASY When the username and code is entered into the Brandsoft label system it will open your software with limited functionality The software is limited on the following points 1 It is not possible to add new designs 2 The print job list cannot be saved 3 The print job list can only hold 5 articles before print 4 The Label 4 program cannot run as a print server You can update from the Easy Start version to the full version by paying the difference in price and afterwards enter the obtained new code into the program The Demo version This is a free trial version It will run for 30 days as the Easy Start version After 30 days you can buy a License code which opens the Demo version to any other version If you have entered any data in the Demo version they will still be in the database Label version 4 3
11. USER GUIDE LABEL BRANDSOFT SOFTWARE F IBISOFT Label4 Loading Registry settings Loading Designs Checking Printers y USER GUIDE BRANDSOFT Label version 4 3 Index 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 Installation instructions in General ccocococcononocionenocconenoninnononinnonononrononinnononenronenennanenennanes 3 1 1 Before starting installatiON cococccconeciononeniononenonnonenonconononnonononcanononranonenrarenennanenens 3 PSEA AIDC i nata nidad 3 2 1 Installing Label 4 as Server or Stand al0ne oococcoconocionenocionenonionononinnononinnononcnraneninnanos 4 2 2 Stand alone installation Single USET oococccconocicconeciononenonnonenonconononrononrnroanoninranenenennanos 5 2 3 Server installation network with more than ONE user ococcoconociononocionenenionononinroneninnanos 5 2 4 Installing a Workstation Only multiuser environment cococccconocionononiononocinnononinnoneninnonos 6 2 5 How to install and update on Windows Vista coconcccononocconenonionenoniononeninnononinroneninnanos 9 POW TO ISS Brand Sor Label cas dee este cee E dese ER EREE nen dba EEEE ER ESSEEN 12 Sab Lar eee E E e Pew Pew eee eee eee ee 12 How to enter or change a product in the database ococccccconocononononcnnananonononencananonononenens 13 AL ROUCO carios 13 4 1 1 Search 14 412 USING me HSE OF print JODS iseicriniaonaair 15 4 2 Creating a New design occccoconcc
12. a bel the nu mber of E Loop 8 per sheet 25x250 mm D 3027 xdl SKB XDLFile E Loop 10 per sheet 19x250 mm D 3002 xdl 7KB XDLFile la bels per sheet and the E Loop 10 per sheet 20x250 mm D 3054 xdl 6KB XDLFile E Pot label 3 per sheet with click 66x167 mm 3045 xdl SKB XDL File E Pot label 4 per sheet print 2 edge 71x188 mm D 3 SKB XDL File Flo ra la be S p rod u ct 53 Pot label 5 per sheet 40x170 mm 3003 xdl 6KB XDL File y a z number If the file name contains a D it means the label can be printed in duplex on both sides laces gt My Network File name Loop 5 per sheet 38x250 mm D 3001 xd y Files of type Design files v To make a new design the easiest way is to select a design of the same type as the new one e g loop label and then save the file under a new name with the option in the file menu Save design as Then you can freely create and change the new design A5 portrait is selected in the following example If the Designer starts without a design selected the form itself is completely empty indicating a blank label The actual workspace is the largest field The small field in the bottom left is a zoom function which you can use by clicking on or to zoom in or out and focus the image by dragging and dropping the red square which appears when you zoom in ar E The basic principle is that you select objects from
13. area are the fields that can be imported into the program The CSV file from Excel holds the information in a very basic format If you eg want to import information about Latin Name Barcode and Label text the file could look like this Malus domestica Discovery 5709032478513 Tasty apples with Achillea millefolium 5709032479216 Beautiful lilac flowered plant line 3 line 4 Each product has a separate line in the file and each field is separated with semicolons The file is checked easily with a plain text editor such as NotePad before an import is attempted The above mentioned example would mean that you should type a 1 in the blank field next to Latin name to indicate this field is the first field in each line of the import The barcode field therefore needs a 2 and Label text field should be given a 3 If you use programs like Excel to create import files be sure that the saved filed is in the correct format using Excel means you need to save the files in csv format Always check the files in a texteditor afterwards to ensure the format of the file Never include headings graphical objects and similar things in the files Label version 4 3 8 Full version Easy Start version and Demo version The Brandsoft Label 4 program comes in three different versions but all in one package Depending on your code the Label 4 program will open more or less of its functionality The full version
14. choose Databases Products The following submenu appears 1 6 Dakabases ADO If a print job is selected in the list of print jobs Edit selected product takes PESETA A Customers 2 Edit Product you directly to the product file for the i l anguage Settings 3 Mew product product selected in the current print job ense 4 Floralnfo Import Edit product launches the search 3 Common Import 6 Import From Brandsoft Label 3 function so you can find the product you t to edit 7 Clear Database totally Wan E New product creates a new product Note that you can copy content from an existing product Floralnfo import is a large database of plants and pictures of plants This menu is only used for Floralnfo import operations FI This can take several minutes depending on the PC You can now import all products or products within specified product groups and or product subgroups Other import is used to import semicolon or comma delimited text files like csv files created with MS Excel Before importing you must specify the order of fields in the records It is also possible to combine several fields in the import file into a single field in the database You also need to specify the location of the text file and of any associated images this can either be done within the import file by including the specific path or by entering the location of the folder containing the ima
15. conenonconenonconononinnonencnnononcnrenencnrenenrarenenrnrrnrnrareneninnenens 15 4 2 1 Deactivating esigOS cccscsecscsccecsesrcecsenececnenecesnenecesnenecesnenseseentseseenseesnentensas 17 PP O 17 4 3 1 Adjusting the offset and connecting a printer to a design ococcccononocconencnnanenonon 17 4 3 2 Language PP 18 4 3 3 Setting up more currencies socccecccsscrssccsserssecsserscecsseascecsnersvecsnersbecesersheceserstecssecss 19 Paper handling and settings ON OKI priNterS coccococicconociononocionononinnononinnoanoninnonenenranenenenos 20 A E AES a e A O EE tase AA A O A A A 20 5 1 1 Installing the spacer in the printer ccccccscceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeaeseeeeanes 20 5 1 2 Placing loop labels in a tray sssensensnensnnsnununnnnnnnnnnnunnennnnnnennnunnennnnnnennnsnnnnnnnnnnne 20 Delis Adding AONO arar 20 DA PAMO SNS eo 21 5 2 1 1 Paper thickness media type or just WEIGNE ccccceececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeeeeaneeeaes 21 D PN GUAY cts e EEEE ETEA EEE ETE EET 21 Do Papel CN 21 5 2 4 Auto tray CHANGE ococcccococccnononcononeninnonononnonononrononrnronenrnrne nen ronenrnrnenrnrenenenneneninss 21 5 3 Changing the settings of an OKI C7300 in Windows XP Professional ocococcccocococononos 22 Integration module Connecting with other SyStemS occccococicconociononeniononeninnaneninnanoninnanos 23 How to create an import file for Label 4 coccccococicnononncconeniono
16. e InstallShield Wizard for Brandsoft Label 4 The InstallShield Wizard wall install Brandsott Label 4 on pour computer To continue click Next Cancel Click on the NEXT button to carry on Label version 4 3 Brandsoft Label 4 setup Installer v1 03 Setup Type Choose the setup type that best suits pour needs Click the type of Setup you preter Description Server or Stand alone This machine acts as databaseserver or is the only machine on which Brandsott Label ls installed Inetalskield Back Cancel Here you will need to decide whether the installation is made as a Server stand alone or as a workstation e Server or Stand alone means that this machine contains the database Select this option for a single user installation and for a PC to be a server in a multi user network e Workstation means that this PC is only connected to a server Workstations only exist in network installations There is no database installed on a workstation 2 1 Installing Label 4 as Server or Stand alone Brandsoft Label 4 setup Installer v1 03 Choose Destination Location Select folder where Setup will install files Setup will install Brandzoft Label 4 tn the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder EA Programmer Brandzoft Label 1 Browse Instal
17. e organised into categories depending on how they are used with the database Database fields are fields in the product file and they change according to which product is selected for printing Customer fields are related to the customer file and contain data about the customer associated with the current print job BML tags can be thought of as extra text fields also used in connection with the integration module which can be changed with the ETC button in the list of print jobs Constant objects are fields created just for the design and they cannot be changed from within the list of print jobs An example would be a coloured rectangle being used as a kind of background to another object You can use the Show menu to remove the grid in Designer to hide the outline of the individual objects these outlines are not included in the printout or to display a product from the product file instead of the default product 4 2 1 Deactivating designs In the Designer window you can choose Activate Deactivate Check to activate Designs Designs from the File menu The list will look like this Filename If there is one or more designs that are never used simply 1 bdl removing the checkmark will make it so it never shows in different bdl wl 2 bel lists If it has to be used later just add the checkmark again 4 3 Other functions 4 3 1 Adjusting the offset and connecting a printer to a design This is a
18. ent folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder LA Prograrmmer Brandeoft Label Browse Cancel Brandsoft Label 4 setup Installer v1 03 Specify the location of the Brandsoft Label Server Please specify the network folder where Brandsott Label Server is located E Brandsatt Label Browse Back Cancel a server in a folder called Brandsoft Label Click on the button NEXT to continue installation Label version 4 3 default folder This will only install the program on the workstation and not the database The program will look for data on the server The Workstation must know where to find the data about plants and pictures This is all found in the database on the server Use the Browse button to search for the drive and folder on the server the program will look for a text file called BS4_SERV TXT The file is always present in the main folder of the Label 4 installation on the server In this example the database has been installed on the E drive of Brandsoft Label 4 setup Installer v1 03 When the installation is complete the following window is displayed InstallShield Wizard Complete Setup has finished installing Brandsoft Label 4 on your The workstation is now et a ready for use Your workstation may need to have the folder on the workstation connected to the server before the workstation can see the common drive and
19. etc A Cancel OK Note that all exchange rates are quoted in euros but are converted in relation to each other by the Label 4 program Label version 4 3 5 Paper handling and settings on OKI printers 5 1 Paper handling 5 1 1 Installing the spacer in the printer Before you can print loop labels you may need to install a spacer in your OKI laser printer You may only need the spacer when printing loop labels but it is depending on the label layout Please contact your label supplier if you have any questions regarding the need for the spacer It should be removed for all other label and sign types There are different spacers for different printer models but their installation and operation are very similar The spacer is fastened on the left side either by gripping it around the paper guide as shown above or by placing it in the recess for the paper guide on the left The spacer ensures that the holes in the paper are not detected by the sensors in the printer which report an error if they detect holes in the paper 5 1 2 Placing loop labels in a tray The holes must be facing towards the printer and the perforated edge on the left Adjust the paper guides on both sides so they are barely touching the paper without bending Then adjust the back paper guide so it is barely touching the paper The procedure is the same for all OKI models 5 1 3 Adding signs For signs the paper guides are adjusted as
20. ges in the field at the 22 Lext g g Tree med bred pyramidal krone 10 m hay 6 7 m bred og bottom of the import form To learn lisegranne blade med hvid rand Placeringi sol halvskygge i alm geme let sur jord Welegnet som solit r evt grupper og more about how to create such a file oli i please refer to chapter 7 How to create an import file for Label 4 You can only use Import from Brandsoft Label 3 once The function starts by deleting all the data in the Label 4 database The Label 3 2 15 database is then converted and imported to the Label 4 database The PC should not be running other applications while the conversion is taking place The label 3 must be a version 3 2 15 Delete all data in the database is self explanatory All data is removed from the database without the option to change your mind later You can prevent specified fields being changed by one of the import functions above In our example the small checkbox contains a tick to show that the field contents cannot be overwritten The same applies to the images if data is imported for an existing product number the new images are placed in the first unprotected location If three images are imported for this product images 2 and 4 are overwritten but the third imported image cannot be associated with this product Label version 4 3 Pictures 4 1 1 Search function The search term in the example below is ac ginn Press gt
21. ion about settings and a description of the xml integration file Label version 4 3 7 How to create an import file for Label 4 You can import from any database in principle But databases come in many different formats and sometimes you cannot import directly from another database without having to convert into an Excel spreadsheet first But normally any database system can export the data into an Excel spreadsheet and from there you can read the data into the label program as a CSV file If a database system can make an Excel file with all data from the database you can read it into the label program This is common import screen of Label 4 xl One line per product Separate fields using a semicolon If the productno exists in the database the fielde are overnmntten or a new product is created Specify the contents of the Helds below IF several fields are to be merged into one your could write 3 7 8 Leave blank if no equivalent field exists hear Ale l dji EPPP E Product no Latin Name Latin Name 2 Common Name Common Name 2 Comment Price Barcode SAN Label Text SignTet Text Product Group Text 2 Language Product Subgroup Text3 Lang Dependent standard O Picture Tert 4 Lang Dependent Standard If only picture file names are specified this field houObeOA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 00 0 O OOO directory containing the pictures The fields shown in the dotted
22. lShield You can select a different destination by clicking the BROWSE button 1 When you have chosen the correct installation folder you can continue installation by clicking the NEXT button 2 Label version 4 3 2 2 Stand alone installation single user You are recommended to install Label 4 in the default folder C Program Files Brandsoft Label This will install the label program AND the database on your computer 2 3 Server installation network with more than one user You are recommended to install Label 4 in a new folder and not the program folder on the server You may choose the folder C Data Brandsoft Label This folder must be shared so that other connected workstations can see this common folder To share a folder press the right mouse button on the folder when it is displayed in Windows and select Properties and Sharing Now the database is being EN Installing Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine Please wait installed i When this is done a new screen will be displayed to inform that Label 4 has been installed Brandsoft Label 4 setup Installer v1 03 InstallShield Wizard Complete Setup has finished installing Brandsoft Label 4 on your computer ance 4 Back When installation is complete the program will start up and you need to type a code to either activate the full Professional version the Easy Start version or start the program in Demo mode Please refer to
23. lecting General options as shown to the left Size Paintbrush Picture 1 68 KB stamp_orange emf Paintbrush Picture 1 68 KB stamp_red emf Paintbrush Picture 1 68 KB stamp_white emf Paintbrush Picture 1 68 KB stamp_yellow emf Paintbrush Picture 168 KB Open Run as administrator Scan for threats Send To Copy Create Shortcut Properties Press the right button on the mouse when the START EXE or SETUP EXE file is highlighted and select Run as administrator Label version 4 3 If you see this window during installation select Allow User Account Control Don t run the program unless you know where it s from or you ve used it This will install in before Administrator mode a setup exe Unidentified Publisher Cancel I don t know where this program is from or what it s for gt Allow I trust this program I know where it s from or I ve used it before v Details User Account Control helps stop unauthorized changes to your computer Compatibility issue If you see this windows during installation select Run program A Program Compatibility Assistant a This program has known compatibility issues Check online to see if solutions are available from the Microsoft website If solutions are found Windows will automatically display a website that lists steps you can take Program Microsoft SQL Server MSDE Publisher Microsoft o
24. nencncononnarononcnranonrnnananennnos 24 Full version Easy Start version and Demo VersiON occccoconoccononccconenonionononcanenoncanonencaneneninss 25 Label version 4 3 1 Installation instructions in general 1 1 Before starting installation 1 Close all other programs 2 Check that you have 300 MB of free space on the drive you want to use for Label 4 e g C 3 If this is a multi user installation the folder in which Label 4 is installed as the master server must be shared to allow the other slaves clients or workstations to see the hard disk containing the Label 4 master installation From a workstation you may use a different drive letter e g F to get access to the master drive In other words the master installation folder must be shared and mapped on all slaves 2 Installing Label 4 The installation process creates several folders under the main program folder Users must never delete move or rename these folders or Label 4 will no longer work properly This includes the main program directory usually C Program Files Brandsoft Label and all subfolders If the installation process does not start automatically when you put the CD in the CD ROM drive click on Start Run and enter D setup exe D is the drive letter of the CD ROM drive First a splash screen will appear for a short period after that the installation welcome screen appears Brandsoft Label 4 setup Installer v1 03 x Welcome to th
25. on about adjustment of printer drivers Label version 4 3 5 3 Changing the settings of an OKI C7300 in Windows XP Professional This section shows how to change the driver settings for an OKI C7300 installed on a PC running Windows XP The English language version of the driver is illustrated below 1 To locate the driver go to Start Control Panel Printers and Faxes 2 Right click on the icon for your printer m SA The small tick indicates that the printer is your default printer ad 3 Click on Properties to display the printer driver amp OKI C9300 Properties 2a x Color Management Security Device Settings General Sharing Ports Advanced a o ooo oK E7300 Location Domsw 2 Comment es C rani Model OKI ES300 P5 Features Color ez Paper available Double sided Yes Ad Staple Mo Speed 30 ppr Masximurn resolution 1200 dpi ha Cancel Apply 4 Click on Printing Preferences to show the following dialog box 2 C7300 Etiket tilsluttet bs terminal Udskriftsindstillinger x Setup Job Options Colour i Ask Oki 5 Change the weight settings here ig Ultra heavy is used for loop labels SA and sign materials Source Tray 1 Use medium medium heavy for weight Transparency self adhesive labels Use Transparency for pot labels w Esper Feed Options Eining Mode Standard Options 5ided Printing Duplex 6 Now click on Paper Feed O
26. precise way of moving the offset for each individual printout It cannot be done in the same way for all printers as there are small differences in the printout depending on the printer Label 4 allows you to adjust this offset in a very precise way Choose Preferences Select printer and offset for to display a menu showing all basic designs Find the design file you want to attach to a specific printer in your windows system The name of the design is shown to the left Then select the printer to be used and the offset in relation to the default setting Label version 4 3 You may have to test a few print outs before you hit the right value Sele t Printer and Offsel for ES 054 19 mm Loop Label 10 heet OK 6900 colo lasar tray 7 E mmx 19 mm Loop Labe pr sheet SE gt 0 3 mm olk honzontal 0 2mm offset vertical 251 20 mm Loop Label 10 pr sheet mmx A mm Loop Labe pr sheet x gt f O 5mm olfset honzontal 02 mm t waited OK 6900 color lasar tray 2 251 mm x 25 mm Loop Label 8 pr sheet gt O2mm olfset hoizonta O 2mm offset vertical 354 JA mm Loop Ace shen OK 6900 color laser tray 2 sheet ENT Renee ciate 0 3mm olfset horizontal 2a 03mm offset vertical m ea eS Gee OK 6900 calor laser tray 2 sheet ERIN A ee 05 mm olfset horizontal 03 mm offset vertical 5 E E OK 6900 color laser tray 2 3 et e NA 0 4 mm olfset harizantal 03 mm offset vertical 161 27 mm P t oe sheet
27. ptions None Driver Settings Untitled hal Save Delete A4 2108 297 mm Default Annuller Anvend Hjselp Label version 4 3 Paper feed options x Fit to Page 7 The following dialog box appears It is important to uncheck the Auto Tray Resize document to fit printer page Change and Paper Check options Cover Printing A E Tens Use different source for first page Auto Tray Change E Faper Check Multipurpose Tray Settings Use MP tray as manual feed Custom Size Default comcel tido 6 Integration module Connecting with other systems The Brandsoft Label 4 Program can be used as a standalone system independent of other systems However by purchasing an extra module for the program you can send orders directly to the Brandsoft label 4 program from other computer systems The system will automatically print orders using the information already entered in the order system making further data entry unnecessary Brandsoft Label 4 can work as an integration module for any other software that can make files in XML format In order to get Label 4 started in print server mode automatically you need to add the string server to the shortcut for starting up the program Afterwards this shortcut can then be placed in the start up system folder so that Label 4 automatically starts up as a print server when the computer starts up Please contact your dealer for informat
28. the New object menu then drag them into position on the design The process is virtually the same for all objects The example below shows how to position and format the Latin name field on a design 1 Start by selecting the object New object Database fields Latin name E Note that the mouse changes shape as you move it over the empty design 2 Next specify where you want the object to start by clicking and holding down the left mouse button Then drag the mouse until the object is the right size and release the mouse button This has created an object containing the Latin name field from the database Latin Name If you cannot see any text this is because the object is too small to display the content You can either increase the size of the field or decrease the size of the content usually by reducing the font size Label version 4 3 3 To reposition the text select it by clicking on the object Small handles appear in the corners of the object You can now move the object by dragging and dropping with the left mouse button 4 To change the size click on a corner and drag it with the mouse When the corner is moved the mouse changes into a double sided arrow u 5 Note that depending on the object selected the left part of the Designer window contains related objects O ED E These are largely self explanatory so they are not described in detail here EA EA x fF E The various objects ar
29. the last part of this manual to see the differences between full version and Easy Label version 4 3 Start You do not need a code to run the demo version just press the Start demo button User Registration The final part of the installation takes part as the database is being setup and installed The database has been installed and is ready for use when you see this screen Please be patient and let the computer finish 2 4 Installing a Workstation Only multiuser environment If you are running the Label 4 Program on a single pc please go to the next section This section is only explaining how to install the workstations in a multiuser network Brandsoft Label 4 setup Installer v1 03 Setup Type Choose the setup type that best suits pour needs If Label 4 is already installed on a ah ee ee server you can install a number Savery Standalone Dion of clients connected to that workstation A Server i already installed this server by selecting machine is a workstation i i Workstation as shown in this example lt Back Cancel Label version 4 3 Brandsoft Label 4 setup Installer v1 03 E Please select where to install the Choose Destination Location Label 4 program on the Select folder where Setup will install files Sg h E a workstation you may use the Setup will install Brandeoft Label 4 in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a differ
30. you need a little practice to limit the number of hits TIP If the hit list contains a large number of products you can sort it descending alphanumeric by clicking on the small grey button above the column by which you want to sort Search for barcode ean13 and UPC A If a valid barcode with 12 or thirteen characters are entered in the search field the system will find all articles with this barcode If only 12 digits are entered the system puts automatically a zero in the beginning to make a valid UPC A code A barcode scanner can be used to enter the barcode as a search string Label version 4 3 4 1 2 Using the list of print jobs The figure below is an example of a list of print jobs note the red border indicating the currently selected job M Brandsoft Label gy Y xl File Preferences Print Server Designer Databases About ACER PLATANOIDES DRUMMONDI 19 mm Brandsoft E Brogetbladet spidslan 5709013105799 21 75 had Standard DKK Tr med bred pyramidal THC7 5 175 200 tomme a 22222222 Ta med bred pyramidal IK N A ie 10500 FES HEUCHERA HICRANTHA PALACE PURPLE sa Aei Brandzoft srossraowe7os 0 00 WIRE Standard DKK Lav staude 40 60 en O A IN FEET fee The easiest way to define the number of labels is to click in the number field on the left and type a number Then use the Down Arrow key to move down to the next print job where the number is selected ready for you to change it if necessary
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