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When you are requesting code based label design work to be done or requesting a quote on having the work done, there is a certain amount of information that will need to be collected before we can either quote or start on the label design work.
First we need to be aware of the barcode numbers you are currently using, because it may limit the barcode formats that can be used. This is because some barcode types do not allow for Alpha characters (A to Z).
To try and clarify why this is so important, here is an example of a code based label for the TEC label printers:
{D0250,1270,0230|} {C|} {D0250,1270,0230|} {AX;+000,+000,+00|} {AY;+00,0|} {XB00;0080,0100,9,3,04,0,0076,+0000000000,000,0,00|} {RB00;<BARCODE,-1>|} {PC000;0040,0132,10,10,E,33,B|} {RC000;<PRICE.0,-1>|} {PC001;0080,0170,05,05,M,00,B|} {RC001;<BARCODE,-1>|} {PC002;0080,0030,05,05,M,00,B|} {RC002;<DESCRIPTION,-1>|} {XS;I,0001,0002C3200|}
This is an example of a 3 across label. I am showing 2 down just for clarity and to show label orientation for the feed direction.
(width across all labels including margins and gaps between labels)
This is the gap on the left side of the first label, and right side of the last label.
As shown, this is the vertical gap between each label.
This is the horizontal gap between each row of labels.
The width of each individual label, not including any gaps.
Height of each individual label, not including any gaps.
Additional information that may be required:
As shown, this will include the vertical gap between the two labels, but not the left margin.
As shown, this will include the horizontal gap between the two labels.
If you have a design that you are currently using and are happy with the design, it can be very helpful to send a copy of these labels (faxed or emailed) along with the request for a quote. This will help the designer in creating a label similar to it. Keep in mind that creating an exact duplicate of the label may not be possible.
Garden Center labels add another level of complexity to the label designs because of the label stock that they commonly use.
Stick tags (perennial tags).
Example of code for the above label. {D2349,1049,2349|} {C|} {D2349,1049,2349|} {AX;+000,+000,+00|} {AY;+00,0|} {PC000;0215,0600,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC000;<DESCRIPTION,40>|} {XB00;0190,0056,9,3,03,1,0101,+0000000000,000,0,00|} {RB00;<BARCODE,-1>|} {XB01;0200,1058,9,3,03,1,0101,+0000000000,000,0,00|} {RB01;<BARCODE,-1>|} {PC001;0210,0100,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC001;<PARTNO,-1>|} {PC002;0131,0600,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC002;<PARTNO,-1>|} {PC003;0208,0398,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC003;<LIST,-1>|} {PC004;0153,0758,10,10,Q,11,B|} {RC004;<LIST,-1>|} {PC005;0074,0600,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC005;<N.FREEFORM:1,-1>|} {PC006;0056,0165,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC006;<BARCODE,-1>|} {PC007;0066,1100,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC007;<BARCODE,-1>|} <NEWLABEL> {PC008;0469,0600,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC008;<DESCRIPTION,40>|} {XB02;0444,0056,9,3,03,1,0101,+0000000000,000,0,00|} {RB02;<BARCODE,-1>|} {XB03;0454,1058,9,3,03,1,0101,+0000000000,000,0,00|} {RB03;<BARCODE,-1>|} {PC009;0464,0100,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC009;<PARTNO,-1>|} {PC010;0385,0600,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC010;<PARTNO,-1>|} {PC011;0462,0398,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC011;<LIST,-1>|} {PC012;0407,0758,10,10,Q,11,B|} {RC012;<LIST,-1>|} {PC013;0328,0600,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC013;<N.FREEFORM:1,-1>|} {PC014;0310,0165,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC014;<BARCODE,-1>|} {PC015;0320,1100,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC015;<BARCODE,-1>|} <NEWLABEL> {PC016;0723,0600,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC016;<DESCRIPTION,40>|} {XB04;0698,0056,9,3,03,1,0101,+0000000000,000,0,00|} {RB04;<BARCODE,-1>|} {XB05;0708,1058,9,3,03,1,0101,+0000000000,000,0,00|} {RB05;<BARCODE,-1>|} {PC017;0718,0100,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC017;<PARTNO,-1>|} {PC018;0639,0600,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC018;<PARTNO,-1>|} {PC019;0716,0398,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC019;<LIST,-1>|} {PC020;0661,0758,10,10,Q,11,B|} {RC020;<LIST,-1>|} {PC021;0582,0600,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC021;<N.FREEFORM:1,-1>|} {PC022;0564,0165,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC022;<BARCODE,-1>|} {PC023;0574,1100,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC023;<BARCODE,-1>|} <NEWLABEL> {PC024;0977,0600,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC024;<DESCRIPTION,40>|} {XB06;0952,0056,9,3,03,1,0101,+0000000000,000,0,00|} {RB06;<BARCODE,-1>|} {XB07;0962,1058,9,3,03,1,0101,+0000000000,000,0,00|} {RB07;<BARCODE,-1>|} {PC025;0972,0100,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC025;<PARTNO,-1>|} {PC026;0893,0600,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC026;<PARTNO,-1>|} {PC027;0970,0398,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC027;<LIST,-1>|} {PC028;0915,0758,10,10,Q,11,B|} {RC028;<LIST,-1>|} {PC029;0836,0600,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC029;<N.FREEFORM:1,-1>|} {PC030;0818,0165,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC030;<BARCODE,-1>|} {PC031;0828,1100,05,05,Q,11,B|} {RC031;<BARCODE,-1>|} {RM;-00-00|} {XS;I,0001,0002C6200|}
While colored label stock can draw attention to the label, it can have a big drawback as well. If you are planning to put barcodes on your labels, you will need to stay away from any mid to dark colored stock. This is because the barcode scanners are designed to read black markings on white stock. So the scanner will not be able to differentiate between the black print and the colored stock. Some colors to stay away from would be Dark Greens, Reds, Browns, Blues, etc. Light colors like Yellow, Light Tan, Light Gray, or Light Pink should work OK. An easy way to tell is to test by putting one of those colors on a photocopier and make a black and white copy. IF it barely shows up on the photocopied image, then it will be ok. If it comes out Gray it MIGHT work. But if it comes out Dark Grey or Black, it won't work.
http://wiki.wws5.com/doku.php?id=choosing_the_correct_label_stock
http://wiki.wws5.com/doku.php?id=garden_center_loop_tree_tags
http://wiki.wws5.com/doku.php?id=garden_center_pot_sticks
http://wiki.wws5.com/doku.php?id=tec_label_printing
http://wiki.wws5.com/doku.php?id=zebra_eltron_label_creation_via_epl2
http://wiki.wws5.com/doku.php?id=sato_cg408tt-rs_labels_samples
http://wiki.wws5.com/doku.php?id=sato_cg408dt_labels_samples
http://wiki.wws5.com/doku.php?id=sato_lm408_labels_samples
http://wiki.wws5.com/doku.php?id=datamax_dmx-e-4204_printer_setup
http://wiki.wws5.com/doku.php?id=Citizen_CL-S700
https://wiki.windwardsoftware.com/doku.php?id=barcode_and_text_fields
Created by Steve Wind February 23 2016
Updated June 10 2021