EP0880454B1 - Labelling system - Google Patents

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EP0880454B1
EP0880454B1 EP97904448A EP97904448A EP0880454B1 EP 0880454 B1 EP0880454 B1 EP 0880454B1 EP 97904448 A EP97904448 A EP 97904448A EP 97904448 A EP97904448 A EP 97904448A EP 0880454 B1 EP0880454 B1 EP 0880454B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B31—MAKING ARTICLES OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER; WORKING PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER
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    • B31D1/02—Multiple-step processes for making flat articles ; Making flat articles the articles being labels or tags
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    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65C—LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES
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  • the invention relates to an improved labeling system and method for producing labels with the label to be labeled Information relating to goods, especially in the horticultural sector.
  • the invention further relates to the use of a sheet made of polyester.
  • labels have the task of about the manufacturer of the goods, constant and location-dependent Product names and properties, the price, Contraindications and the like - thus via standardized and varying information - to inform. It is important for the consumer that in addition to the planting instructions also pictures of mature and flowering plants are shown on the label and so the customer information are optimized.
  • a known labeling system is in the German utility model application No. 9215978 by the applicant a few Years ago. However, it could not enforcing on the market for various reasons.
  • the main disadvantage was that due to the separation between Image and certain font data the flexibility was not optimal for the user.
  • the users needed a certain amount more depressed with different images Labels in stock, with pre-printed pictures and labels e.g. (see page 4, paragraph 2 of the DGBM) to get into this Labels the desired, to be varied by the user, To be able to impress information in order to use the pre-made Labels to make ready-to-use labels. With an average offer of 2,000 - 2,500 different plants e.g. at a plant dealer this meant an enormous administrative and storage effort. Further problems have arisen from problems that have not yet been optimally solved Software implications.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object of an improved Provide labeling system with which it is possible is, labels with information of various types directly to print on the user, of which data is a first Area (e.g. the name and / or trademark of the manufacturer of the labeling system or the goods, another Representation and / or the constant name of the goods) fixed or only e.g. changeable by the manufacturer and of which other data of a second area (e.g. price, location or user-related information) by the user of the system, e.g. from a plant dealer, should be able to be influenced, in contrast to Known the necessary warehousing towards zero reduced and the security when printing is increased.
  • a first Area e.g. the name and / or trademark of the manufacturer of the labeling system or the goods, another Representation and / or the constant name of the goods
  • a second area e.g. price, location or user-related information
  • the data of the first area are stored in a database, which basically only applies to the manufacturer of the labeling system is accessible for change.
  • a database in the second area contains data that are particularly accessible to and through the user can be changed. These latter characteristics correspond still the labeling system according to the mentioned utility model application.
  • the invention come new certain relationships of individual data fields within the first and second areas with each other and to corresponding ones Data fields in the respective other area added (cf. claim 1). This causes the user with a minimum of knowledge and with a minimum of procedural steps (Input steps) is able to complete to make correct labels. For example in a field of the second area a selection across Europe common different names for a and saved the same plant.
  • the software according to the invention As soon as the user in an input field of its input unit (keyboard and monitor) type in one of these familiar names (possibly only a part of these known to him Name, if this part is significant for the Designation itself) connects the software according to the invention this information automatically with the only one for that scientifically correct generic name of the plant in the field of generic names in the first area and at the same time with the only correct illustration in the Image data field of the first area.
  • the Software according to the invention capable of further botanical Data from the field of botanical data of the first or where appropriate also second area firmly with the former Connect data. If necessary different botanical data are possible, the software can Force users to use one of the possible input devices botanical data (from region to region if necessary different), whereupon this - preferably also in later selection procedures - with the first mentioned data always connected by the software becomes.
  • the software also be designed so that a certain selection from a Amount of fixed information or a section made from a predetermined information can be.
  • a certain selection from a Amount of fixed information or a section made from a predetermined information can be.
  • a section of a saved image Image can be printable, which makes the customer can set up more individually for his audience.
  • the software can handle this complex structure a selection of possible data from different ones - preferably definable in advance by the user - Prices are offered from which the user can use the Input unit makes a selection or its own pricing makes.
  • loop labels which are located on a part of the Plant, e.g. a trunk or a branch to let.
  • FIG. 1 shows such a label as part of a sheet 1 comprising a plurality of labels separated by perforations.
  • a special embodiment of the sheet according to the invention comprises a polyester film which has been treated by a special process. It is characterized by the following properties: colour initially colorless, after laser-sensitizing coating white Strength 100 m ⁇ Surface resistance 10 12 ohms Resilience Machine direction: MD 15.5 kg / mm 2 Diagonal: TD 17.5 kg / mm 2 Elongation at break MD 120% TD 120% Shrinkage (after 5 minutes at 190 °) MD 3% TD 2%
  • the drying time after printing with printing ink or Toner is max. 3-5 seconds.
  • the weather resistance shows after 500 hours of UV radiation test no change in the QUV test device.
  • Abrasion at 100 cycles (grinding grade CS-10) and 1000g weight is not recognizable.
  • such a film is used for the first time color-printed loop labels used. To that extent can such a film with advantage regardless of the other features of the invention are used.
  • the label 2 shown printed is divided into several fields, which, however, are only exemplary.
  • On Basic field 3 contains a constant representation and / or always the same name of the plant a colored image that goes from area 1 to the printer is delivered.
  • As a constant name the Latin variety name is available for plants on.
  • Additional fields include, for example: a price field 4, a Code field 5, a designation field 6, a Rotanikerfeld 7, a reference number field 8, a point of sale field 9 and a system pressure field 10.
  • a price field 4 a Code field 5
  • a designation field 6 a Rotanikerfeld 7
  • a reference number field 8 a point of sale field 9
  • a system pressure field 10 a system pressure field 10.
  • the Dealers the opportunity to change the price of the goods in a certain To determine the frame independently.
  • the label of the Price field must therefore by the dealer, i.e. from the user of the Labeling system can be influenced.
  • the point of sale 9 can be influenced by the user.
  • the field 10 in turn contains information that is only available from the manufacturer or System suppliers can be influenced and on their needs are turned off.
  • FIG. 3 shows a diagram of the relationships between data, Software and hardware.
  • Figure 2 shows a block diagram of an inventive Labeling system that can be displayed on a computer.
  • the database of the labeling system according to the invention comprises a ROM area 12 whose data is basically only can be influenced by the system manufacturer.
  • the data in RAM area 15, however, are also from the user influenceable. Both database areas 12, 15 work on a data output consisting of a printer 26. According to the invention are all database areas directly with User installed. Due to the large amount of data it is preferred according to the invention, at least the image data, preferably but all system manufacturer data and also that All software for the labeling system using CD-ROM in to invite a conventional computer. Recommended as a computer a 468/66 PC (or higher) with hard disk and CD-ROM drive. A standard is recommended for the printer Color laser printer with 600 DPI resolution. It can both color laser printers in A4 format and in format DIN A3 can be used.
  • the one assigned to the computer comprises ROM area 12 a data block 16 with data for 2,500 up to 40,000 images; a data block 17 with the corresponding 2,500 - 40,000 Latin botanical names, which are strictly assigned to those assigned by the software Image data are connected and a data block 18 with - selectable - (variable) layouts for the label 2. Additional fields are indicated by the dash-dotted lines Lines indicated. In contrast to the known you could already have one of this system area alone Get expression. Usually, however, printouts are made in Combined with the data of the second area.
  • the ROM area 12 also includes a data block 19 a selection of common names for the corresponding plants, that can also be different names however, using software strictly with the Latin botanical Names are connected and a block 20 with the related botanical data - the same if applicable can be made from a variable selection - and a data memory 21, which is responsible for the one that has been hit Save selection by the user and thus for the user with the help of the software an application comfort to be achieved by the user the next time Enter the in the fields with Possible variations not possible every time must meet again.
  • the fixed data area is also available via an online connection e.g. realizable to the manufacturer database, so the quantity and timeliness of the available Data is optimal.
  • the RAM area 15 which can be influenced by the user comprises one Price data block and / or a symbol or color data block 22 (depending on the user, it may be desirable to Instead of a quotation, only a specific color impression to provide or this color impression the price impression to be deposited), an EAN code block 23 and one Block 24 with data about the company logo. If necessary, if necessary Here, too, the user makes a selection become. This particularly affects retail chains with different individual locations.
  • the blocks 15 on the one hand and 19, 20, 21 on the other hand work together via software with the blocks of the ROM area 25 a printer driver that controls the printer 26. As a result a single printing process is obtained according to the invention a finished printed label 2 or one finished printed label sheet 1, only in the individual labels is to be cut, provided sheet 1 is pre-cut is, according to the surrounding lines of the labels.
  • the software allows in a separate Program step that - possibly password-protected - change of botanical master data (unless a Selection of this data is provided) to the user Adapting this data to local conditions to enable.
  • the manufacturer provides the user with the database and the Labels 2 supplied by the system manufacturer are available.
  • the labels 2 from the system manufacturer are different from what is known completely empty according to the invention. Warehousing according to the invention is thus exhausted to empty, preferably perforated and pre-cut label sheets, which the user can also use according to his wishes printable at the last minute. The inventory is thus optimally reduced according to the invention.
  • the system according to the invention offers an improved one Security that protects labels from using incorrect or incompatible information can be printed.
  • this ensures strict compliance the relevant price labeling provisions.
  • the manufacturer wishes and accepts the needs practically arbitrary by manufacturer and user can be selected adaptably within the scope of the invention. That's the way it is for example easily possible, the user determined Open database areas for influence or close. It is also possible, for example for users with smaller sales, the maintenance of the RAM block 15 to be left to the manufacturer, so that the user the printed labels are delivered. Prefers however, in such a case it is the user who install complete hardware and use only one To have his local name entered for the product, the complete labels with all information to print out. Another advantage to be emphasized lies in the fact that at the last minute the need arises the necessary labels can be printed out completely can, i.e. as already mentioned from the picture to where appropriate variable price.
  • Label material according to the invention offers the following Advantages: It is inexpensive, tearproof, absolutely weatherproof and especially with color laser printers smudge-proof and scratch-proof.

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The present invention relates to a labelling system installable on a user's premises and comprisinga product label having several fields, of which at least one is provided as a basic field (3) for holding basic information relating to the product to be labelled, at least one as a freely inscribable field (4) for holding variable information and at least one for holding an image which is directly related to the basic informationa computer witha database having a first area (12) which in principle can be changed only by the system manufacturer or product manufacturer and in which product data relating to the product can be stored, and having a second area (15) which is also accessible to the user and in which specific user data relating to the product and the user can be stored, and witha printer (26) for the printing of labels (2) with the data mentionedan input unit for inputting the user data and controlling the computer and the printer (26),wherein the image data associated with software can also be stored in the first area (12) and wherein the software associates specific image data and a limited-optionally freely definable-selection of specific user data with the specific product data and makes it possible to print them out together on the printer, and wherein the label material or the material of the label sheet has the following specifications:Color: initially colorless, white after laser-sensitizing coatingThickness: 100 umSurface resistance: 1012Tensile Force:Machine direction: MD 15.5 kg/mm2Diagonal: TD 17.5 kg/mm2Elongation at break:MD 120%TD 120%Shrinkage:MD 3%(after 5 min at 190)TD 2%.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein verbessertes Etikettiersystem und Verfahren zum Herstellen von Etiketten mit die zu etikettierende Ware betreffenden Informationen, insbesondere im Gartenbaubereich.The invention relates to an improved labeling system and method for producing labels with the label to be labeled Information relating to goods, especially in the horticultural sector.

Ferner bezieht sich die Erfindung auf die Verwendung eines Bogens aus Polyester.The invention further relates to the use of a sheet made of polyester.

Etiketten haben grundsätzlich die Aufgabe, den Kunden z.B. über den Hersteller der Ware, gleichbleibende und standortbedingte Warenbezeichnungen und -eigenschaften, den Preis, Gegenindikationen und dergleichen - somit über standardisierte und variierende Informationen - zu informieren. Wichtig für den Verbraucher ist, dass neben den Pflanzanleitungen auch Bilder ausgereifter und blühender Pflanzen auf dem Etikett dargestellt werden und so die Kundeninformationen optimiert sind.Basically, labels have the task of about the manufacturer of the goods, constant and location-dependent Product names and properties, the price, Contraindications and the like - thus via standardized and varying information - to inform. It is important for the consumer that in addition to the planting instructions also pictures of mature and flowering plants are shown on the label and so the customer information are optimized.

Ein bekanntes Etikettiersystem ist in der Deutschen Gebrauchsmusteranmeldung Nr. 9215978 der Anmelderin vor einigen Jahren veröffentlicht worden. Es konnte sich jedoch aus verschiedenen Gründen am Markt nicht durchsetzen. Der wesentliche Nachteil war, dass infolge der Trennung zwischen Bild- und bestimmten Schriftdaten die Flexibilität beim Anwender nicht optimal war. Die Anwender benötigten eine gewisse Menge mit verschiedenen Bildern bedrückter Etiketten auf Lager, mit vorgedruckten Bildern und Bezeichnungen z.B.(vgl. Seite 4, Abs.2 des DGBM), um in diese Etiketten die gewünschten, durch den Anwender zu variierenden, Informationen eindrucken zu können, um aus den vorgefertigten Etiketten einsatzfähige Etiketten anzufertigen. Bei einem durchschnittlichen Angebot von 2'000 - 2'500 unterschiedlichen Pflanzen z.B. bei einem Pflanzenhändler bedeutete dies einen enormen Verwaltungs- und Lageraufwand. Weitere Probleme ergaben sich aus bisher nicht optimal gelösten Softwareimplikationen.A known labeling system is in the German utility model application No. 9215978 by the applicant a few Years ago. However, it could not enforcing on the market for various reasons. The The main disadvantage was that due to the separation between Image and certain font data the flexibility was not optimal for the user. The users needed a certain amount more depressed with different images Labels in stock, with pre-printed pictures and labels e.g. (see page 4, paragraph 2 of the DGBM) to get into this Labels the desired, to be varied by the user, To be able to impress information in order to use the pre-made Labels to make ready-to-use labels. With an average offer of 2,000 - 2,500 different plants e.g. at a plant dealer this meant an enormous administrative and storage effort. Further problems have arisen from problems that have not yet been optimally solved Software implications.

So könnte es beim Bekannten z.B. vorkommen, dass durch Ungeübte auf eine mit dem Bild vorgedruckte Etikette eine nicht zugehörige Beschriftung gedruckt werden könnte, da das Bild ja bereits vorgedruckt war.So it could e.g. happen that through Untrained on a label pre-printed with the picture unrelated label could be printed because the picture was already pre-printed.

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein verbessertes Etikettiersystem bereitzustellen, mit dem es möglich ist, Etiketten mit Informationen verschiedener Art direkt beim Anwender zu bedrucken, von denen Daten eines ersten Bereichs (z.B. der Name und/oder das Warenzeichen des Herstellers des Etikettiersystems oder der Waren, eine andere Darstellung und/oder die stets gleichbleibende Bezeichnung der Ware) fest vorgegeben oder nur z.B. vom Hersteller veränderlich und von denen andere Daten eines zweiten Bereiches (z.B. Preis, standort- oder anwenderbezogene Informationen) vom Anwender des Systems, z.B. von einem Pflanzenhändler, beeinflussbar sein sollen, wobei im Gegensatz zum Bekannten die erforderliche Lagerhaltung gegen Null reduziert und die Sicherheit beim Ausdrucken erhöht wird.The invention is therefore based on the object of an improved Provide labeling system with which it is possible is, labels with information of various types directly to print on the user, of which data is a first Area (e.g. the name and / or trademark of the manufacturer of the labeling system or the goods, another Representation and / or the constant name of the goods) fixed or only e.g. changeable by the manufacturer and of which other data of a second area (e.g. price, location or user-related information) by the user of the system, e.g. from a plant dealer, should be able to be influenced, in contrast to Known the necessary warehousing towards zero reduced and the security when printing is increased.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäss gelöst durch die Anwendung der Merkmale der Ansprüche 1 und 10 sowie durch das Verfahren des Anspruchs 9. Erfindungsgemäss wird somit durch den Systemhersteller dem Anwender ein komplettes System zur Verfügung gestellt, in welches dieser lediglich ein Etikettenrohmaterial (Papierbögen o.dgl.) einlegen muss und über die Eingabeeinheit die gewünschten Angaben für die gewünschten Etiketten eingeben muss, worauf er vollständig bedruckte Etiketten mit den Angaben aus dem ersten und aus dem zweiten Bereich erhält.According to the invention, this object is achieved by the application the features of claims 1 and 10 and by the method of claim 9. According to the invention is thus made to the user by the system manufacturer a complete system provided in which of these is just a label raw material (Sheets of paper or the like) must be inserted and via the input unit the desired information for the desired labels must type in what he has fully printed labels with the information from the first and from the second area receives.

Die Daten des ersten Bereiches sind in einer Datenbank abgelegt, die grundsätzlich nur dem Hersteller des Etikettiersystems für Veränderungen zugänglich ist. Eine Datenbank im zweiten Bereich beinhaltet demgegenüber Daten, die insbesondere dem Anwender zugänglich sind und durch diesen geändert werden können. Diese letztgenannten Merkmale entsprechen noch dem Etikettiersystem gemäss der erwähnten Gebrauchsmusteranmeldung. Erfindungsgemäss neu kommen jedoch bestimmte Beziehungen einzelner Datenfelder innerhalb des ersten und des zweiten Bereiches untereinander und zu entsprechenden Datenfeldern im jeweiligen anderen Bereich hinzu (vgl. Anspruch 1). Dies führt dazu, dass der Anwender mit einem Minimum an Wissen und mit einem Minimum an Verfahrensschritten (Eingabeschritten) in der Lage ist, vollständig richtige Etiketten herzustellen. So kann beispielsweise in einem Feld des zweiten Bereiches eine Auswahl europaweit gängiger unterschiedlicher Bezeichnungen für ein und dieselbe Pflanze abgespeichert sein. Sobald der Anwender in einem Eingabefeld seiner Eingabeeinheit (Tastatur und Monitor) eine dieser ihm geläufigen Bezeichnungen eintippt (gegebenenfalls auch nur einen Teil dieser ihm bekannten Bezeichnung, sofern dieser Teil signifikant für die Bezeichnung selbst ist), verbindet die Software erfindungsgemäss diese Angabe automatisch mit der einzigen dafür wissenschaftlich richtigen Gattungsbezeichnung der Pflanze im Feld der Gattungsbezeichnungen im ersten Bereich und gleichzeitig auch mit der einzigen richtigen Abbildung im Bilddatenfeld des ersten Bereiches. Darüber hinaus ist die Software erfindungsgemäss in der Lage, weitere botanische Daten aus dem Feld botanischer Daten des ersten oder gegebenenfalls auch zweiten Bereiches fest mit den erstgenannten Daten zu verbinden. Sofern gegebenenfalls unterschiedliche botanische Daten möglich sind, kann die Software den Anwender zwingen, über die Eingabeeinheit eine der möglichen botanischen Daten (von Landstrich zu Landstrich gegebenenfalls unterschiedlich) auszuwählen, worauf diese - vorzugsweise auch bei späteren Auswahlverfahren - mit den erstgenannten Daten durch die Software stets verbunden wird.The data of the first area are stored in a database, which basically only applies to the manufacturer of the labeling system is accessible for change. A database in the second area, on the other hand, contains data that are particularly accessible to and through the user can be changed. These latter characteristics correspond still the labeling system according to the mentioned utility model application. According to the invention come new certain relationships of individual data fields within the first and second areas with each other and to corresponding ones Data fields in the respective other area added (cf. claim 1). This causes the user with a minimum of knowledge and with a minimum of procedural steps (Input steps) is able to complete to make correct labels. For example in a field of the second area a selection across Europe common different names for a and saved the same plant. As soon as the user in an input field of its input unit (keyboard and monitor) type in one of these familiar names (possibly only a part of these known to him Name, if this part is significant for the Designation itself) connects the software according to the invention this information automatically with the only one for that scientifically correct generic name of the plant in the field of generic names in the first area and at the same time with the only correct illustration in the Image data field of the first area. In addition, the Software according to the invention capable of further botanical Data from the field of botanical data of the first or where appropriate also second area firmly with the former Connect data. If necessary different botanical data are possible, the software can Force users to use one of the possible input devices botanical data (from region to region if necessary different), whereupon this - preferably also in later selection procedures - with the first mentioned data always connected by the software becomes.

Gemäss einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann die Software auch so gestaltet sein, dass eine gewisse Auswahl aus einer Menge von fest vorgegebenen Informationen oder ein Ausschnitt aus einer fest vorgegebenen Information getroffen werden kann. Z.B. könnte ein Bildausschnitt eines gespeicherten Bildes ausdruckbar sein, wodurch sich der Kunde individueller auf sein Publikum einrichten kann. According to a development of the invention, the software also be designed so that a certain selection from a Amount of fixed information or a section made from a predetermined information can be. E.g. could be a section of a saved image Image can be printable, which makes the customer can set up more individually for his audience.

Derselbe Vorgang der Datenverknüpfung ist insbesondere auch für ein Feld "Firmenlogo" o.dgl. im zweiten Bereich vorgesehen.The same process of data linking is particularly also for a field "company logo" or the like provided in the second area.

Darüber hinaus kann durch die Software diesem komplexen Gebilde von unterschiedlichen Daten eine Auswahl an möglichen - durch den Anwender vorzugsweise vorab definierbaren - Preisen angeboten werden, aus denen der Anwender über die Eingabeeinheit eine Auswahl trifft oder seine eigene Preisbestimmung vornimmt.In addition, the software can handle this complex structure a selection of possible data from different ones - preferably definable in advance by the user - Prices are offered from which the user can use the Input unit makes a selection or its own pricing makes.

Die eben angegebenen softwaregesteuerten Verknüpfungen werden erfindungsgemäss bevorzugt in Kombination angewendet, erfindungsgemäss sind jedoch bereits auch Teilkombinationen unter Schutz gestellt, sofern wenigstens zwei an sich unterschiedliche Daten aus den festen und/oder den variablen Datenspeicherbereichen durch die Software zwingend miteinander verknüpft werden.The software-controlled links just specified are preferably used according to the invention in combination, However, partial combinations are already in accordance with the invention protected, provided that at least two different ones Data from the fixed and / or the variable Data storage areas with the software are mandatory be linked.

Bevorzugte Weiterbildungen des erfindungsgemässen Etikettiersystems sind Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche bzw. dort beschrieben. Weitere Varianten und spezielle Ausbildungsformen der Erfindung werden unter Bezugnahme auf die beiliegenden Zeichnungen anhand eines für Pflanzen bestimmten Etikettiersystems erläutert. Es zeigen

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eine Variante eines Etikettenbogens mit einem bedruckten Etikett wie es zur Gänze beim Anwender hergestellt wird;
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ein Blockschaltbild eines erfindungsgemässen Etikettiersystems;
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eine Variante eines Etikettenbogens mit einem verbesserten Etikett.
Preferred developments of the labeling system according to the invention are the subject of the dependent claims or are described there. Further variants and special forms of embodiment of the invention are explained with reference to the accompanying drawings using a labeling system intended for plants. Show it
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a variant of a label sheet with a printed label as it is produced entirely by the user;
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a block diagram of an inventive labeling system;
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a schematic organization chart of the labeling system according to the invention and
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a variant of a label sheet with an improved label.

Pflanzen lassen sich im allgemeinen nicht mit Selbstklebeetiketten versehen. Man verwendet daher üblicherweise sogenannte Schlaufenetiketten, die sich an einem Teil der Pflanze, z.B. einem Stamm oder einem Zweig, befestigen lassen.Plants cannot generally be attached with self-adhesive labels Mistake. It is therefore usually used so-called loop labels, which are located on a part of the Plant, e.g. a trunk or a branch to let.

Figur 1 zeigt ein solches Etikett als Bestandteil eines mehrere, durch Perforationen voneinander getrennte, Etiketten umfassenden Bogens 1. Der Bogen 1 besteht z. B. aus witterungsbeständigem Papier oder einer Kunststoffolie. Eine erfindungsgemässe Spezialausführung des Bogens umfasst eine Polyesterfolie, die nach einem besonderen Verfahren behandelt wurde. Sie ist durch folgende Eigenschaften gekennzeichnet: Farbe zunächst farblos, nach lasersensibilisierender Beschichtung weiss Stärke 100 mµ Oberflächenwiderstand 1012 Ohm Spannkraft Maschinenrichtung: MD 15,5 kg/mm2 Diagonal: TD 17,5 kg/mm2 Bruchdehnung MD 120% TD 120% Schrumpfung (nach 5 Min. bei 190°) MD 3% TD 2% FIG. 1 shows such a label as part of a sheet 1 comprising a plurality of labels separated by perforations. B. from weatherproof paper or a plastic film. A special embodiment of the sheet according to the invention comprises a polyester film which has been treated by a special process. It is characterized by the following properties: colour initially colorless, after laser-sensitizing coating white Strength 100 mµ Surface resistance 10 12 ohms Resilience Machine direction: MD 15.5 kg / mm 2 Diagonal: TD 17.5 kg / mm 2 Elongation at break MD 120% TD 120% Shrinkage (after 5 minutes at 190 °) MD 3% TD 2%

Die Trocknungszeit nach dem Bedrucken mit Druckfarbe oder Toner beträgt max. 3-5 Sekunden.The drying time after printing with printing ink or Toner is max. 3-5 seconds.

Die Wetterbeständigkeit zeigt nach 500-stündigem UV-Bestrahlungs-Test im QUV-Testgerät keine Veränderung.The weather resistance shows after 500 hours of UV radiation test no change in the QUV test device.

Ein Abrieb bei 100 Takten (Schleifgrad CS-10) und 1000g Gewicht ist nicht zu erkennen.Abrasion at 100 cycles (grinding grade CS-10) and 1000g weight is not recognizable.

Der Vorteil dieser erfindungsgemässen Spezialausführung des Bogens ist, dass er problemlos mittels Druckern (z.B. Farblaserdrucker) bedruckt werden kann und trotzdem witterungsbeständig ist, so dass die Etiketten auch im Freien verwendet werden können. Ausserdem zeichnet sich die Folie durch ausreichende Reissfestigkeit aus.The advantage of this special embodiment of the invention Sheet is that it can be easily printed using printers (e.g. Color laser printer) can be printed and still weatherproof is so the labels are outdoors too can be used. In addition, the film stands out with sufficient tensile strength.

Eine derartige Folie wird erfindungsgemäss erstmalig für farbig bedruckte Schlaufenetiketten verwendet. Insofern kann eine solche Folie mit Vorteil auch unabhängig von den übrigen Erfindungsmerkmalen eingesetzt werden.According to the invention, such a film is used for the first time color-printed loop labels used. To that extent can such a film with advantage regardless of the other features of the invention are used.

Das bedruckt gezeigte Etikett 2 ist in mehrere Felder unterteilt, die jedoch nur Beispielcharakter haben. Ein Grundfeld 3 enthält eine stets gleichbleibende Darstellung und/oder stets gleichbleibende Bezeichnung der Pflanze mit einem farbigen Bild, das aus dem Bereich 1 zum Drucker geliefert wird. Als stets gleichbleibende Bezeichnung bietet sich bei Pflanzen die lateinische Sortenbezeichnung an.The label 2 shown printed is divided into several fields, which, however, are only exemplary. On Basic field 3 contains a constant representation and / or always the same name of the plant a colored image that goes from area 1 to the printer is delivered. As a constant name the Latin variety name is available for plants on.

Als weitere Felder gibt es z.B.: ein Preisfeld 4, ein Codefeld 5, ein Bezeichnungsfeld 6, ein Rotanikerfeld 7, ein Referenznummernfeld 8, ein Verkaufsstellenfeld 9 und ein Systemdruckfeld 10. So hat nach nationalem Recht der Händler die Möglichkeit, den Preis der Ware in einem gewissen Rahmen selbständig zu bestimmen. Die Beschriftung des Preisfeldes muss daher vom Händler, d.h. vom Anwender des Etikettiersystems beeinflussbar sein. Gleiches gilt für das Codefeld 5 und zum Teil für das Bezeichnungsfeld 6 und das Botanikfeld 7. Wie schon oben erwähnt, können jedoch diese Felder erfindungsgemäss durch die Software in einer Beziehung zueinander stehen, so dass Missbrauch oder Irrtümer durch falsche Eingaben ausgeschlossen werden können. So können Pflanzenbezeichnungen von Landschaft zu Landschaft oder Land zu Land unterschiedlich sein: die Wuchshöhe einer Pflanze und ihr Standort können von Landstrich zu Landstrich variieren. Bevorzugt wird dem Anwender jeweils eine Auswahl von voreingegebenen Daten in diesen Feldern angeboten, so dass er nicht willkürliche Datenmanipulationen vornehmen muss, sondern nach seiner Erfahrung z.B. mittels Mausklick o.dgl. eine Auswahl treffen kann. Das Verkaufsstellenfeld 9 ist vom Anwender beeinflussbar. Das Feld 10 wiederum enthält Informationen, die nur vom Hersteller bzw. Systemlieferanten beeinflussbar und auf dessen Bedürfnisse abgestellt sind.Additional fields include, for example: a price field 4, a Code field 5, a designation field 6, a Rotanikerfeld 7, a reference number field 8, a point of sale field 9 and a system pressure field 10. According to national law, the Dealers the opportunity to change the price of the goods in a certain To determine the frame independently. The label of the Price field must therefore by the dealer, i.e. from the user of the Labeling system can be influenced. The same applies to that Code field 5 and in part for the description field 6 and that Botany field 7. However, as mentioned above, these can Fields according to the invention through the software in a relationship stand with each other so that misuse or error can be excluded by incorrect entries. So can plant names from landscape to landscape or be different from country to country: the height of one Plant and its location can vary from region to region vary. One is preferred for each user Selection of pre-entered data offered in these fields, so that he doesn't make arbitrary data manipulations must, but in his experience e.g. by means of Mouse click or the like can make a selection. The point of sale 9 can be influenced by the user. The field 10 in turn contains information that is only available from the manufacturer or System suppliers can be influenced and on their needs are turned off.

Figur 4 zeigt demgegenüber eine Etikettenvariante mit einer vereinfachten geometrischen Form und - besonders bevorzugt - mit zusätzlichen pflanzenspezifischen Wachstumssymbolen. Die Felder A - G haben dabei folgende Bedeutung:

  • A: Feld für Kundenname, Logo und Adresse der Pflanzenverkaufsstelle
  • B: Floraprint Informationen
  • C: Pflanzenspezifische Wachstumssymbole, die erfindungsgemäss aus einem vielfältigen Symbol-Datenbestand wählbar sind, so dass regionale Unterschiede berücksichtigbar sind. Unter Umständen sind hier dem Anwender durch entsprechend adaptierte Software ausnahmsweise auch Beeinflussungen der festen Stammdaten möglich.
  • D: Botanischer Name
  • E: Gebrauchsname
  • F: Pflanzenbeschreibung, Wachstumsangaben, botanischer Text
  • G: Pflanzenabbildung
  • H: Preisfeld
  • I: Barcode-Feld
    • In contrast, FIG. 4 shows a label variant with a simplified geometric shape and - particularly preferably - with additional plant-specific growth symbols. The fields A - G have the following meaning:
  • A: Field for customer name, logo and address of the plant sales point
  • B: Floraprint information
  • C: Plant-specific growth symbols which, according to the invention, can be selected from a diverse symbol database, so that regional differences can be taken into account. Under certain circumstances, the user can exceptionally influence the fixed master data by means of appropriately adapted software.
  • D: Botanical name
  • E: Username
  • F: Plant description, growth information, botanical text
  • G: plant image
  • H: Price field
  • I: barcode field

    • Neu und bevorzugt ist im Bereich zwischen dem Feld G und H eine Perforation vorgesehen, die es dem Anwender z.B. bei der Kassa ermöglicht, das Feld H und I abzutrennen um mittels Barcodeleser die Rechnung erstellen zu können oder um den Preis von Hand in die Kassa eintippen zu können. Für den Kunden des Anwenders hat dieses neue Etikett den Vorteil, dass er das Etikett problemlos an der Pflanze belassen kann und diese nicht umständlich dem Verkaufspersonal präsentieren muss, um das Ablesen des Preises zu ermöglichen.What is new and preferred is in the area between the fields G and H. a perforation is provided which the user can e.g. at The cash desk makes it possible to separate fields H and I by means of Barcode reader to be able to create the invoice or to to be able to type the price into the cash register by hand. For for the customer of the user, this new label has the advantage that he can easily leave the label on the plant can and not cumbersome to the sales staff present to enable the price to be read.

    Figur 3 zeigt ein Schema der Zusammenhänge zwischen Daten, Software und Hardware.FIG. 3 shows a diagram of the relationships between data, Software and hardware.

    Figur 2 zeigt ein Blockschaltbild eines erfindungsgemässen Etikettiersystems, das in einem Rechner darstellbar ist. Die Datenbank des erfindungsgemässen Etikettiersystems umfasst einen ROM-Bereich 12, dessen Daten grundsätzlich nur vom Systemhersteller beeinflussbar sind.Figure 2 shows a block diagram of an inventive Labeling system that can be displayed on a computer. The database of the labeling system according to the invention comprises a ROM area 12 whose data is basically only can be influenced by the system manufacturer.

    Die Daten im RAM-Bereich 15 sind dagegen auch vom Anwender beeinflussbar. Beide Datenbankbereiche 12, 15 arbeiten auf eine Datenausgabe, die aus einem Drucker 26 besteht. Erfindungsgemäss sind sämtliche Datenbankbereiche direkt beim Anwender installiert. Infolge der grossen Datenmenge ist es erfindungsgemäss bevorzugt, wenigstens die Bilddaten, vorzugsweise aber sämtliche Systemherstellerdaten und auch die gesamte Software für das Etikettiersystem mittels CD-ROM in einen herkömmlichen Computer einzuladen. Als Computer empfiehlt sich ein 468/66 PC (oder höher) mit Festplatte und CD-ROM Laufwerk. Für den Drucker empfiehlt sich ein standard Farblaserdrucker mit 600 DPI Auflösung. Es können sowohl Farblaserdrucker im Format DIN A4 als auch im Format DIN A3 eingesetzt werden.The data in RAM area 15, however, are also from the user influenceable. Both database areas 12, 15 work on a data output consisting of a printer 26. According to the invention are all database areas directly with User installed. Due to the large amount of data it is preferred according to the invention, at least the image data, preferably but all system manufacturer data and also that All software for the labeling system using CD-ROM in to invite a conventional computer. Recommended as a computer a 468/66 PC (or higher) with hard disk and CD-ROM drive. A standard is recommended for the printer Color laser printer with 600 DPI resolution. It can both color laser printers in A4 format and in format DIN A3 can be used.

    Im einzelnen umfasst der erfindungsgemäss dem Computer zugeordnete ROM-Bereich 12 einen Datenblock 16 mit Daten für 2'500 bis zu 40'000 Bildern; einen Datenblock 17 mit den entsprechenden 2'500 - 40'000 lateinischen botanischen Namen, die durch die Software streng mit den zugeordneten Bilddaten verbunden sind sowie einen Datenblock 18 mit - gegebenenfalls auswählbaren - (variierbaren) Layouts für das Etikett 2. Weitere Felder sind durch die strichpunktierten Linien angedeutet. Im Unterschied zum Bekannten könnte man schon von diesem Systembereich allein einen Ausdruck erhalten. In der Regel werden jedoch Ausdrucke in Kombination mit den Daten des zweiten Bereiches ausgegeben. Der ROM-Bereich 12 umfaßt ferner einen Datenblock 19 mit einer Auswahl üblicher Namen für die entsprechenden Pflanzen, das können auch unterschiedliche Namen sein, die jedoch mittels Software streng mit dem lateinischen botanischen Namen verbunden sind und einen Block 20 mit den zugehörigen botanischen Daten - die gegebenenfalls ebenso aus einer variierbaren Auswahl getroffen werden können - sowie einen Datenspeicher 21, dem es obliegt, die einmal getroffene Auswahl durch den Anwender abzuspeichern und somit für diesen Anwender mit Hilfe der Software einen Anwendungskomfort zu erzielen, indem der Anwender beim nächstmaligen Eingeben die in den Feldern mit Variationsmöglichkeiten mögliche Auswahl nicht jedesmal von Neuem treffen muss.In detail, the one assigned to the computer according to the invention comprises ROM area 12 a data block 16 with data for 2,500 up to 40,000 images; a data block 17 with the corresponding 2,500 - 40,000 Latin botanical names, which are strictly assigned to those assigned by the software Image data are connected and a data block 18 with - selectable - (variable) layouts for the label 2. Additional fields are indicated by the dash-dotted lines Lines indicated. In contrast to the known you could already have one of this system area alone Get expression. Usually, however, printouts are made in Combined with the data of the second area. The ROM area 12 also includes a data block 19 a selection of common names for the corresponding plants, that can also be different names however, using software strictly with the Latin botanical Names are connected and a block 20 with the related botanical data - the same if applicable can be made from a variable selection - and a data memory 21, which is responsible for the one that has been hit Save selection by the user and thus for the user with the help of the software an application comfort to be achieved by the user the next time Enter the in the fields with Possible variations not possible every time must meet again.

    Bei Bedarf ist der feste Datenbereich auch über einen On-line-Anschluss z.B. an die Herstellerdatenbank realisierbar, so dass die Quantität und Aktualität der verfügbaren Daten optimal ist.If required, the fixed data area is also available via an online connection e.g. realizable to the manufacturer database, so the quantity and timeliness of the available Data is optimal.

    Der vom Anwender beeinflussbare RAM-Bereich 15 umfasst einen Preisdatenblock und/oder einen Symbol- oder Farbdatenblock 22 (anwenderabhängig kann es gewünscht sein, an Stelle einer Preisangabe lediglich einen spezifischen Farbeindruck vorzusehen oder diesen Farbeindruck dem Preiseindruck zu hinterlegen), einen EAN-Codeblock 23 und einen Block 24 mit Daten über das Firmenlogo. Bei Bedarf kann gegebenenfalls auch hier eine Auswahl durch den Anwender getroffen werden. Dies betrifft insbesondere Handelsketten mit unterschiedlichen Einzelstandorten. Die Blöcke 15 einerseits und 19, 20, 21 andererseits arbeiten gemeinsam über eine Software mit den Blöcken des ROM-Bereiches 25 auf einem Druckertreiber, der den Drucker 26 steuert. Als Ergebnis eines einzigen Druckvorganges erhält man erfindungsgemäss ein fertig bedrucktes Etikett 2 bzw. einen fertig bedruckten Etikettenbogen 1, der nur noch in die Einzeletiketten aufzutrennen ist, sofern der Bogen 1 vorgestanzt ist, entsprechend den Umgebungslinien der Etiketten.The RAM area 15 which can be influenced by the user comprises one Price data block and / or a symbol or color data block 22 (depending on the user, it may be desirable to Instead of a quotation, only a specific color impression to provide or this color impression the price impression to be deposited), an EAN code block 23 and one Block 24 with data about the company logo. If necessary, if necessary Here, too, the user makes a selection become. This particularly affects retail chains with different individual locations. The blocks 15 on the one hand and 19, 20, 21 on the other hand work together via software with the blocks of the ROM area 25 a printer driver that controls the printer 26. As a result a single printing process is obtained according to the invention a finished printed label 2 or one finished printed label sheet 1, only in the individual labels is to be cut, provided sheet 1 is pre-cut is, according to the surrounding lines of the labels.

    Gegebenenfalls erlaubt die Software in einem gesonderten Programmschritt das - eventuell passwortgeschützte - Verändern von botanischen Stammdaten (sofern nicht ohnedies eine Auswahl dieser Daten vorgesehen ist), um dem Anwender das Adaptieren dieser Daten in bezug auf lokale Gegebenheiten zu ermöglichen.If necessary, the software allows in a separate Program step that - possibly password-protected - change of botanical master data (unless a Selection of this data is provided) to the user Adapting this data to local conditions to enable.

    Der Hersteller stellt dem Anwender die Datenbank und die vom Systemhersteller gelieferten Etiketten 2 zur Verfügung. Unterschiedlich zum Bekannten sind die Etiketten 2 des Systemherstellers erfindungsgemäss völlig leer. Die Lagerhaltung erschöpft sich somit erfindungsgemäss auf leere, vorzugsweise perforierte und vorgestanzte Etikettenbögen, die durch den Anwender entsprechend seinen Wünschen auch in letzter Minute bedruckbar sind. Die Lagerhaltung ist somit erfindungsgemäss optimal reduziert.The manufacturer provides the user with the database and the Labels 2 supplied by the system manufacturer are available. The labels 2 from the system manufacturer are different from what is known completely empty according to the invention. Warehousing according to the invention is thus exhausted to empty, preferably perforated and pre-cut label sheets, which the user can also use according to his wishes printable at the last minute. The inventory is thus optimally reduced according to the invention.

    Nach einem einmal installierten System und einem einmal vorgewählten Produktnamen genügt es somit in der Regel, wenn der Anwender in die Datenbank lediglich den gewünschten Produktnamen oder sein lateinisches Pendant und den gewünschten Preis eingibt. Sämtliche andere Dauenfelder werden sodann softwaregesteuert automatisch mit den richtigen Angaben versehen und die Etiketten auf die leeren Bögen gedruckt. After a system installed once and once preselected product names, it is usually sufficient if the user only wants the database Product name or its Latin counterpart and the one you want Enter price. All other permanent fields will be then software controlled automatically with the right ones Provide details and the labels on the blank sheets printed.

    Das erfindungsgemässe System bietet einerseits eine verbesserte Sicherheit, die davor schützt, dass Etiketten mit falschen oder nicht kompatiblen Angaben bedruckt werden. Dies gewährleistet unter anderem eine strikte Einhaltung der einschlägigen Preis-Auszeichnungsbestimmungen. Sofern es der Hersteller wünscht und akzeptiert, können die Bedürfnisse von Hersteller und Anwender praktisch beliebig anpassbar im Rahmen der Erfindung gewählt werden. So ist es beispielsweise ohne weiteres möglich, dem Anwender bestimmte Datenbankbereiche zur Einflussnahme zu öffnen oder zu schliessen. Auch ist es möglich, beispielsweise bei Anwendern mit kleineren Umsätzen, die Betreuung des RAM-Blokkes 15 dem Hersteller zu überlassen, so dass dem Anwender die fertig gedruckten Etiketten geliefert werden. Bevorzugt ist es jedoch auch in einem solchen Fall, dem Anwender die komplette Hardware zu installieren und ihn durch ledigliche Eingabe seines ortsüblichen Namens für das Produkt zu veranlassen, die vollständigen Etiketten mit allen Angaben auszudrucken. Ein weiterer hervorzuhebender Vorteil liegt darin, dass bei entstehendem Bedarf, in letzter Minute, die jeweils notwendigen Etiketten komplett ausgedruckt werden können, d.h. wie schon erwähnt vom Bild bis zum gegebenenfalls variierbaren Preis.On the one hand, the system according to the invention offers an improved one Security that protects labels from using incorrect or incompatible information can be printed. Among other things, this ensures strict compliance the relevant price labeling provisions. Provided the manufacturer wishes and accepts the needs practically arbitrary by manufacturer and user can be selected adaptably within the scope of the invention. That's the way it is for example easily possible, the user determined Open database areas for influence or close. It is also possible, for example for users with smaller sales, the maintenance of the RAM block 15 to be left to the manufacturer, so that the user the printed labels are delivered. Prefers however, in such a case it is the user who install complete hardware and use only one To have his local name entered for the product, the complete labels with all information to print out. Another advantage to be emphasized lies in the fact that at the last minute the need arises the necessary labels can be printed out completely can, i.e. as already mentioned from the picture to where appropriate variable price.

    Die bisherige Notwendigkeit, von jeder Pflanze mit den Farbbildern vorgedruckte Etikettenbögen zu lagern, entfällt erfindungsgemäss vollständig.The previous need of each plant with the There is no need to store pre-printed sheets of color pictures completely according to the invention.

    Weitere erfinderische Details ergeben sich aus den Figuren selbst.Further inventive details emerge from the figures self.

    Das in den Patentansprüchen unter Schutz gestellte bzw. beschriebene erfindungsgemässe Etikettenmaterial bietet folgende Vorteile: Es ist preisgünstig, reissfest, absolut witterungsbeständig und insbesondere durch Farblaserdrucker wisch- und kratzfest zu bedrucken. The protected or described in the claims Label material according to the invention offers the following Advantages: It is inexpensive, tearproof, absolutely weatherproof and especially with color laser printers smudge-proof and scratch-proof.

    Gemäss einer auch unabhängig einsetzbaren Weiterentwicklung ist wenigstens ein Teil des Schlaufenetikettes nach Montage desselben an der Ware entlang einer vorgestanzten Perforierung (27) abtrennbar, so dass erfindungsgemäss das Etikett an der Ware verbleiben kann und beispielsweise trotzdem an einer Laserscanner Kassa der EAN Code o.dgl. abgelesen werden kann, indem der entsprechende Abschnitt von Hand abgetrennt und dem Scanner zugeführt wird.According to a development that can also be used independently is at least part of the loop label after assembly the same on the goods along a pre-punched perforation (27) separable, so that according to the invention Label can remain on the goods and for example nevertheless the EAN code or the like at a laser scanner cash register. can be read by the appropriate section separated by hand and fed to the scanner.

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    1. Labelling system installable on a user's premises and comprising
      a product label having several fields, of which at least one is provided as a basic field (3) for holding basic information relating to the product to be labelled, at least one as a freely inscribable field (4) for holding variable information and at least one for holding an image which is directly related to the basic information
      a computer with
      a database having a first area (12) which in principle can be changed only by the system manufacturer or product manufacturer and in which product data relating to the product can be stored, and having a second area (15) which is also accessible to the user and in which specific user data relating to the product and the user can be stored, and with
      a printer (26) for the printing of labels (2) with the data mentioned
      an input unit for inputting the user data and controlling the computer and the printer (26),
      characterized in that image data associated by means of software can also be stored in the first area (12) and that the software associates specific image data and a limited - optionally freely definable - selection of specific user data with the specific product data and makes it possible to print them out together on the printer.
    2. Labelling system according to Claim 1, characterized in that the first area of the database is in the form of an ROM memory (12) and the second data area is in the form of an RAM memory (15) of the computer.
    3. Labelling system according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the ROM memory comprises at least one image data memory, for example a CD-ROM.
    4. Labelling system according to any of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the label is in the form of a loop label, several of which are combined in a prepunched label sheet and can be separated from one another after printing.
    5. Labelling system according to any of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the label material or the material - in particular of polyester - of the label sheet has the following specification: Colour initially colourless, white after laser-sensitizing coating Thickness 100 µm Surface resistance 1012 Ohm Tensile force Machine direction: MD 15.5 kg/mm2 Diagonal: TD 17.5 kg/mm2 Elongation at break MD 120% TD 120% Shrinkage
      (after 5 min at 190°)       MD 3%       TD 2%
    6. Labelling system according to any of the preceding Claims, characterized in that at least a part of the loop label, after the latter has been mounted on the product, can be separated along a prepunched perforation (27), this part (H, I) being usable in particular with a field for the price imprint (H) and/or for a machine-readable code (in particular for the bar code (I)).
    7. Labelling system according to any of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the software automatically links data of different fields of the second area with one another (for example field 22 and field 23) and with data of the first area (for example field 16 and field 17 and/or field 19 and field 20), so that, when a parameter of a field of the second area is input, the contents of the other fields of the second and first area are automatically detected and all fields can be printed only in the combination thus established.
    8. Labelling system according to any of the preceding Claims, characterized in that at least one data field of the first area is realized by an online data link to a central computer - for example of the system manufacturer.
    9. Process for the production of a product label by means of a labelling system according to any of the preceding Claims, characterized in that a blank labelling sheet, a printer and a computer which comprises a first and a second variable data storage area are provided, image data having been stored in the first area beforehand, that variable data are input in the second area, that these variable data are linked with the fixed data by the software and that all desired data, in particular the image, are printed by means of the software in a printing process.
    10. Use of a sheet of polyester having the following specification: Colour initially colourless, white after laser-sensitizing coating Thickness 100 µm Surface resistance 1012 Ohm Tensile force Machine direction: MD 15.5 kg/mm2 Diagonal: TD 17.5 kg/mm2 Elongation at break MD 120% TD 120% Shrinkage
      (after 5 min at 190°)       MD 3%       TD 2%
      for printable labels in a labelling system according to Claim 4 or 5.
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