Loftware, Inc.

Loftware Label Manager Technical 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 barcode check digits on-the-fly while the barcode data changes
• Set fields to print in any orientation

Label Design Program Features

• Graphical User Interface with precise WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) technology
• Supports all popular image formats including BMP, PCX, JPG, 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 Customizable On-Demand operator input screens
• Customizable 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
• Multilevel 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 Printer Server
• Accurate merging of label formats to different printer types

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

Templates and Symbologies

• Barcode wizard for generating complex automotive, healthcare, logistics, and telecommunications label formats
• Extensively customizable behavior preferences
• Barcode wizard for generating complex automotive, healthcare, logistics, and telecommunications label formats
• Support for all major 1D barcode symbologies
• Support for 2D symbologies including Maxicode, PDF-417, Data Matrix, MicroPDF, etc.
• Supports MOD 10, 43, 7, UCC MOD 10 check digits
• Import label formats designed or printed in Zebra ZPL, Intermec IPL, Monarch MPCL

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.

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. Loftware is committed to backing its software with world-class support

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