Loftware Label Manager®: Specifications

Operating Systems Compatibility
LLM Version	WIN 7 Pro	WIN Vista Business	WIN XP Pro*	WIN 2008 Server R2**	WIN 2008 Server	WIN 2003 Server	Small Business Server 2011
10.0
9.8
9.7
9.6
9.5
9.1
9.0

NOTE:
* 32-bit only and ** 64-bit only

Click here for older versions of LLM OS compatibility.

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 bar code check digits on-the-fly while the bar code data changes.
• Set fields to print in any orientation.

Printing Features

• 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

Label Design Program Features

• Graphical user interface allows you to view labels as they are being designed.
• 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, TLC39, PostNet, RSS, and others.
• Supports MOD 10, 43, 7, UCC MOD 10 check digits.
• Support for 2D symbologies including PDF-417, MicroPDF, UPS Maxicode, and Data Matrix.
• Create RFID 'Smart Labels' to meet EPC and DOD specifications (for use with LPS Premier Plus RFID).

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.
• Test Print allows operator to validate label (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.

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. Click here for more information about technical support.
• Our trained Systems Analysts are also ready to answer any questions you may have about planning and implementing your labeling system. Call 603.766.3630 for a FREE analysis of your system.