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• Create multiple labels

  You can create mulitple labels quickly in two ways:

  • Enter or import data into the data grid and then map the data to the label preview. A new label is created for each row in the data grid. See About the Data Grid for more information on working with the data grid.
  • Use Serialize to create a series of labels by incrementing characters in your data. See Using Serialization for more information.
• Create a series of labels

  You can quickly create a series of labels by using Serialize to increment one or more characters on your label. See Using Serialization for more information.

• Reuse data

  When you start a new label, you can reuse the data from the previous label using Recall. See Recalling Data for more information.

• Import a spreadsheet file

  You can import data into the data grid from a spreadsheet or database file. To import from a spreadsheet, you must first save the data as a .CSV file. See Importing Data for more information.

• Change the label selection

  Click to display the label selection dialog box. See Selecting Labels for more information.

  • Only those label types that are compatible with the currently selected label printer and label application will be displayed in the label selection dialog box.
• Add a custom image

  You can import a custom image from your computer in file types: .jpg, .gif, .png. The imported images will be stored under the Custom image category when you select Image from the Insert toolbar. See Adding Custom Images for more information. Custom images can also be transferred to an XTL label maker.

• Transfer templates, images, and labels to my printer

  You can transfer custom images, saved label files, and templates to an XTL label maker from Manage files. You can transfer simple label files to a Rhino 6000+ label maker. See Managing Files for more information.

• Use label objects

  You use label objects to design your labels. Most labels already include a text box. You can then add additional text boxes, barcodes, images, and shapes from the Insert toolbar. See Working with Objects for more information.

  • Not all label types allow additional design objects. Refer the section on each label application for what you can do to customize that type of label.
• Create a vertical label

  Some label applications have an Orientation property that allows you to create the label so it reads vertically. However, to create a simple label to apply to a vertical surface, use the General label application. See Create a Vertical Label for complete instructions.

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