WO2015015006A2 - Interface utilisateur pour l'impression d'étiquettes - Google Patents

Interface utilisateur pour l'impression d'étiquettes Download PDF

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WO2015015006A2
WO2015015006A2 PCT/EP2014/066659 EP2014066659W WO2015015006A2 WO 2015015006 A2 WO2015015006 A2 WO 2015015006A2 EP 2014066659 W EP2014066659 W EP 2014066659W WO 2015015006 A2 WO2015015006 A2 WO 2015015006A2
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  • the present invention relates to a method and apparatus, and more particularly to methods and apparatus for controlling a display associated with printing labels.
  • Label printers are known and enable a user to print one or more labels to be affixed to an item.
  • Types of known label printers include stand-alone label printers in which the printer includes a display and a keyboard or other input means to enable a user to prepare a label to be printed.
  • Stand-alone label printers can be distinguished from "label-printer systems" in which a user creates or edits a label for printing using a PC, and then sends print data to a printer to cause the printer to print the print data onto a label medium.
  • Printer systems may be connected in a wired or a wireless manner and comprise a display on the printer or PC for displaying a user interface. There is a need for an improved user interface for printing labels.
  • a method comprising: displaying, on a user interface, label data in a label preview image region in accordance with a first label option; selecting a second, different label option by scrolling from said first label option to said second label option; wherein at least some of said label data is displayed in an updated label preview image in accordance with said second label option.
  • said first label option comprises one of a label template and a label type.
  • said second label option comprises one of a label template and a label type.
  • said label data is at least one of: input by a user; recalled from a memory.
  • said label data is at least one of: input by a user; recalled from a memory, prior to said displaying label data in a label preview image region in accordance with a first label option.
  • the method comprises providing additional label data or removing label data following selection of a label option.
  • said label data comprises at least one of text data and image data.
  • Preferably said first and second label options are of the same label type.
  • said first and second label options are of different label types.
  • said label type is selected from a list consisting of: a terminal block label type; a patch panel label type; a flag label type, a die-cut label type; a fixed-length label type; a 1 10- block label type; a cable wrap label type, a heat-shrink tubing label type; a self-laminating cable label type; a fuse box label type; a quick label type; a breaker box label type; a distribution panel label type; a horizontal-breaker label type; a vertical-breaker label type; and a module label type.
  • said first and second label options each comprise at least one differing property.
  • said at least one differing property comprises at least one of: label width; label height; font type; font size; margin size; presence of one or more images; layout; color.
  • a user can change the label option by operation of a selector.
  • said user can change the label option by moving the selector in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the label preview image.
  • a user can navigate within a label preview image by moving a selector in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the label preview image.
  • the method comprises providing in a second region a label template selection area for displaying at least two available label templates.
  • said selector comprises one of: a stylus; a user's finger; a keyboard; a keypad; a mouse.
  • the method is comprised in at least one of: a user equipment; a standalone label printer; a PC connected to a label printer.
  • the method is comprised in a touch-screen display.
  • dimensions of said label preview image are maintained when switching from said first label option to said second label option.
  • said scrolling from said first label option to said second label option is responsive to a swiping action.
  • a computer program comprising computer executable instructions which when run on one or more processors perform the method of the first aspect.
  • an apparatus comprising: a display; at least one processor; and at least one memory; the at least one processor and the at least one memory arranged to cause the apparatus at least to drive said display to display label data in a label preview image region of a user interface in accordance with a first label option; said apparatus configured to enable a user to select a second, different label option by scrolling from said first label option to said second label option; and to drive said display to display an updated label preview image in accordance with said second label option, wherein at least some of said label data is displayed in said updated label preview image.
  • said first label option comprises one of a label template and a label type.
  • said second label option comprises one of a label template and a label type.
  • said apparatus is arranged to enable a user to at least one of: input said label data; recall said label data from said memory.
  • said apparatus is arranged to enable a user to at least one of: input said label data; recall said label data from said memory, prior to said displaying label data in a label preview image region in accordance with a first label option.
  • said apparatus is arranged to enable a user to provide additional label data or remove label data following selection of a label option.
  • said label data comprises at least one of text data and image data.
  • first and second label options are of the same label type.
  • first and second label options are of different label types.
  • said label type is selected from a list consisting of: a terminal block label type; a patch panel label type; a flag label type, a die-cut label type; a fixed-length label type; a 110- block label type; a cable wrap label type, a heat-shrink tubing label type; a self-laminating cable label type; a fuse box label type; a quick label type; a breaker box label type; a distribution panel label type; a horizontal-breaker label type; a vertical-breaker label type; and a module label type.
  • said first and second label options each comprise at least one differing property.
  • said at least one differing property comprises at least one of: label width; label height; font type; font size; margin size; presence of one or more images; layout; color.
  • the apparatus is configured to enable a user to change the label option by operation of a selector.
  • Preferably said apparatus is arranged to change the label option by detecting movement of the selector in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the label preview image.
  • the apparatus is arranged to enable a user to navigate within a label preview image by detecting movement of a selector in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the label preview image.
  • the at least one processor and the at least one memory are arranged to cause the apparatus at least to drive said display to display in a second region a label template selection area for displaying at least two available label templates.
  • said selector comprises one of: a stylus; a user's finger; a keyboard; a keypad; a mouse.
  • the apparatus is comprised in at least one of: a user equipment; a standalone label printer; a PC connected to a label printer.
  • the apparatus is arranged such that dimensions of said label preview image are maintained when switching from said first label option to said second label option.
  • said display comprises a touch-screen display.
  • said apparatus is configured to cause said user interface to scroll from said first label option to said second label option responsive to a swiping action on said display.
  • an apparatus comprising display means; and control means arranged to cause the apparatus at least to drive said display means to display label data in a label preview image region of a user interface in accordance with a first label option; said apparatus configured to enable a user to select a second, different label option by scrolling from said first label option to said second label option; and to drive said display to display an updated label preview image in accordance with said second label option, wherein at least some of said label data is displayed in said updated label preview image.
  • a method comprising: displaying label data in a label preview image region in accordance with a first label option; selecting a second, different label option; wherein at least some of said label data is displayed in an updated label preview image in accordance with said second label option.
  • an apparatus comprising: a display; at least one processor; and at least one memory; the at least one processor and the at least one memory arranged to cause the apparatus at least to drive said display to display label data in a label preview image region in accordance with a first label option; said apparatus configured to enable a user to select a second, different label option; and to drive said display to display an updated label preview image in accordance with said second label option, wherein at least some of said label data is displayed in said updated label preview image.
  • an apparatus comprising display means; and control means arranged to cause the apparatus at least to drive said display means to display label data in a label preview image region in accordance with a first label option; said apparatus configured to enable a user to select a second, different label option; and to drive said display to display an updated label preview image in accordance with said second label option, wherein at least some of said label data is displayed in said updated label preview image.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of certain parts of a label printing system
  • Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing certain parts of a user equipment
  • Figure 3 shows part of a user interface, according to an embodiment
  • Figure 4 shows part of a user interface, according to an embodiment
  • Figure 5 shows part of a user interface, according to an embodiment
  • Figure 6 shows part of a user interface, according to an embodiment
  • Figure 7 shows part of a user interface, according to an embodiment
  • Figure 8 shows part of a user interface, according to an embodiment
  • Figures 8A to 8D show different label templates, according to some embodiments
  • Figure 9 shows part of a user interface, according to an embodiment
  • Figures 10A to 10C show different label types displayed on the user interface, according to some embodiments.
  • controller or “control means” such as a micro controller unit (MCU) or processor
  • a non-volatile memory 602 which is for example a read only memory (ROM) or a flash type of memory.
  • ROM read only memory
  • flash type of memory may be used in place of, or in addition to the read only memory.
  • a volatile memory comprising a random access memory RAM 604 and/or display RAM is also provided.
  • the MCU 600 is connected to receive label data input to it from a data input device such as a touch panel 608 of a touchscreen 612 via a touch panel controller 606.
  • the data input device may comprise one or more of a hardware keyboard including plural keys, a mouse, a digital pen or tracker ball, or any other means for enabling a user to send commands to the controller 600.
  • the touchscreen 612 is omitted and/or another non-touch capable display is provided for displaying a user interface to a user.
  • the MCU 800 outputs data to drive the display 610 (which together with the touch panel 608 form the touchscreen 612) to display a label to be printed (or a part thereof) and/or a message for the user.
  • the MCU 600 also outputs data to drive the print head 18 so that the label data is printed onto the image receiving tape to form a label.
  • the MCU 600 also controls the motor 7 for driving the platen.
  • the MCU 600 may also control a cutting mechanism to allow a length of tape to be cut off. In alternative embodiments at least part of the cutting mechanism may be manually operated.
  • a label printer is connected to an external apparatus such as a PC
  • the PC also contains similar components such as at least one memory and at least one processor to enable the PC to carry out the operations of creating a label to be printed.
  • a PC may be connected to a label printer in a wired manner or wirelessly (e.g., wi-fi, Bluetooth, WAN, or any other wireless protocol).
  • a PC will also be connected to a display means such as a monitor.
  • a label printer may also be controlled via another device such as a mobile phone (e.g. a "smart-phone"), a laptop or a tablet, referred to collectively as user equipment.
  • An application or “app” may be purchased and/or downloaded from an online vendor or another entity such as a server on the Internet, providing the user equipment with the necessary functionality to control the label printer. .
  • Such other devices may be connected to a label printer in a wired manner or wirelessly (e.g., wi-fi, Bluetooth, WAN, or any other wireless protocol).
  • Such functionality may be provided by enabling a user to control the label printer via a user interface on a display of the user equipment.
  • the user equipment 200 is typically provided with at least one data processing entity 201 , at least one memory 202 and other possible components 203 for use in software and hardware aided execution of tasks it is designed to perform, including control of access to and communications with access systems, and other devices.
  • the data processing, storage and other relevant control apparatus can be provided on an appropriate circuit board and/or in chipsets. This feature is denoted by reference 204.
  • the user may control the operation of the mobile device by means of a suitable user interface such as key pad 205, voice commands, touch sensitive screen or pad, combinations thereof or the like.
  • a display 208, a speaker and a microphone can also be provided.
  • a mobile communication device may comprise appropriate connectors (either wired or wireless) to other devices and/or for connecting external accessories, for example a label printer, thereto.
  • FIG. 3 shows a user interface 402 according to an embodiment.
  • the user interface 402 is comprised on a smart phone 400.
  • the user interface 402 is comprised on a display 404 of the smartphone 400.
  • the display 404 is a touch screen display.
  • the user has already downloaded an app from an online vendor to enable control of a label printer (not shown) via the smartphone 400.
  • the user has initiated the app and has been presented with a selection of available printers 406 which are within wireless range or otherwise connectable with the smartphone 400. It is appreciated that in embodiments in which printer selection may not be needed (e.g., when implemented on a standalone printer, or used with a single printer connected or within wireless range), printer connection may not be needed or may be automatic.
  • the user interface 502 comprises a number of selectable options for the user. Each option can be selected by touching or otherwise selecting the icon associated with that option on the display 504.
  • the display is a touch-screen display.
  • example options available to the user can be, but are not limited to, a quick label option 508, an address label option 510, an asset management label option 512, a file folder option 514 (from which a user can retrieve stored labels etc), a name badge option 516, and a miscellaneous option 518.
  • the user interface may also comprise an indicator region 520 to display to a user whether more screens or other options are available.
  • a user can move between available screens by swiping their finger across the screen in a given direction.
  • the indicator 520 indicates to the user that the user is currently in the middle of the three available screens.
  • the user can navigate to the right (when viewing Figure 5) by placing their finger on a portion of the screen and then moving their finger across the screen in a right-to-left direction while maintaining contact with the screen.
  • the user can navigate to the left by moving their finger across the screen in the opposite direction. This is commonly referred to as "swiping".
  • the user can choose any of the options on a given screen by touching or otherwise selecting the icon associated with that option. For example if the user clicks on icon 508 then they will be taken to a user interface display in which they can create a label.
  • a number of “template” options may be available with any given label type.
  • a “template” provides one or more predefined criteria for the given label.
  • a template may define the positioning of text on a label, the positioning of images on a label, the layout of text and images with respect to each other, font style, formatting options, fixed text, and other parameters related to labelling options within a given label type.
  • a label printer and/or user interface associated therewith may have a number of stored templates, and a user may also be able to create their own templates to add to the stored templates.
  • a template may therefore define the graphical appearance or layout of a label. When a user enters content in a label template, it will be displayed in accordance with the criteria of that template.
  • Figure 5 shows an example user interface 702 after a user has chosen the quick label option 508 (see Figure 4), according to one embodiment.
  • the user may be presented with a label preview image 722.
  • the label preview image 722 may display to a user how the label will look when it is printed. This is known as "what you see is what you get" (WYSIWYG) printing.
  • the user can begin to edit the label by, in this example, double tapping or otherwise selecting the label preview image 722 which will cause a cursor to appear in the label preview image 722, or otherwise indicate, that the entry of text and/or images can begin.
  • a virtual keyboard may then appear on the display 704 to enable the entry of text and/or images.
  • a label dimension display area 724 which displays to a user the dimensions of the currently displayed label.
  • a user can tap on the label dimension display area 724 which causes a control, for example a drop down box or a spinner wheel or other menu-style display to appear from which a user can then choose different label dimensions.
  • the top and bottom of the user interface 702 there can be provided “teasers” or indicators 726 and 728. These “teasers” may show a small portion of other label templates that are available, or any other visual indicator, so as to indicate to a user that other templates can be selected by navigating up and down (when viewing Figure 5) on the user interface 702. Other types of "teasers” include arrows, or a shadowed portion, or any other type of visual indicator to display to a user that other templates are available by navigating the user interface 702.
  • a hand 730 and a bi-directional arrow 732 are shown.
  • the hand 730 and arrow 732 are not part of the user interface 702 or display 704, but help to show that a user can scroll through available templates by swiping a finger or stylus in an up and down direction on the display 704. For example, if a user drags their finger in a downwards direction on display 704 or otherwise navigates the display (when viewing Figure 5) then the "teaser" template 726 would begin to be shown more fully on the display 704. Continued downward dragging on the display would cause the "teaser" template 726 to become the main template on display in the centre of the display 704.
  • the user interface 702 may also comprise a toolbar 734 comprising a settings icon 736, a template icon 738, and a print icon 740.
  • settings icon 736 By selecting settings icon 736 a user can alter a number of settings associated with the downloaded label creation application.
  • templates icon 738 By selecting templates icon 738 a user can toggle in and out of "templates" mode. That is when in the template mode the above-described functionality of swiping between templates may be enabled. When out of the template mode this functionality may be disabled, and swiping on the display 704 may cause an effect other than switching between templates.
  • Figure 6 is an embodiment showing a "vertical label”. That is in Figure 6 the label preview image 822 is displayed vertically (when viewing Figure 6) on the user interface 802. The "teaser" portions of templates 826 and 828 are shown in the same vertical orientation, and accordingly at the left and right sides of the display 804 (when viewing Figure 6).
  • a user can switch between available templates by swiping from left to right or from right to left on the display 804, as shown by hand 830 and bi-directional arrow 832.
  • the user can change the template by swiping in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the label preview image. That is in Figure 5 the label preview image 722 extends horizontally across the display 704. The user can switch between templates by swiping vertically on the display 704. In the embodiments of Figure 6 the label preview image 822 extends in a vertical direction on the display 804. The user can swipe between available templates by swiping in a horizontal direction on the display 804.
  • the user interface 802 also comprises a toolbar 834 which comprises a settings icon 836, a template icon 838, and a print icon 840.
  • the user interface 802 also comprises a label options icon 842 by which a user can edit options associated with the label e.g. font type, font size, label dimensions etc. It will be appreciated that edit options related to text formatting can be accessed in a different way when editing text.
  • swiping in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the label preview image enables scrolling or navigating within the label preview image. For example if the label preview image is too long to be displayed on the display, then by swiping in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the label preview image then the user can navigate to different parts of the label preview image.
  • a label preview image 722' is of a size such that the entirety of the label preview image 722' cannot be displayed on the display 704 * at the same time. Accordingly for purposes of explanation only portions 721' and 723' of label preview image 722' are shown outside of display 704'.
  • a user can navigate within label preview image 722' by swiping on display 704'. For example if the user was to swipe in a direction from left to right (when viewing Figure 7), then portion 721 ' would begin to move in to display 704'. If the user was to swipe in a direction from right to left (when viewing Figure 7) then portion 723' would begin to move in to display 704'.
  • the template "teasers" are in the form of arrows 726' and 728'.
  • the feature of changing templates by swiping can be achieved by swiping in a direction other than perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the label preview image.
  • the user may be able to configure the swiping direction that will cause a change of template.
  • the feature of navigating within a label preview image by swiping can be achieved by swiping in a direction other than parallel to the longitudinal axis of the label preview image.
  • the user may be able to configure the swiping direction that enables a user to navigate the label preview image.
  • the text and/or images contained within a label image is retained when changing between selected templates. That is, when a user swipes or otherwise navigates between label templates the template changes but the content of the label remains the same.
  • label content may be entered through the user interface according to a first template that is displayed, then when switching to a second or other different template, some or all of the label content is preserved and displayed in the display of the second or subsequently selected templates. This is convenient for a user since a user does not have to re-enter the same information when changing a template. It also enables a user to quickly preview the label in various templates, such that the user can select their preferred option.
  • the display 904 shows an address label 950.
  • the template for this label sets out the following criteria.
  • the addressee's name, in this case "Annabelle Jones”, is to be shown in bold type in an upper region of the label 952.
  • Below the separator line 954 the address of the addressee is displayed in label region 956.
  • the label 950 also comprises decoration in the bottom right-hand corner thereof, in this case an image of flowers 958.
  • Template teasers 926 and 928 are provided for different templates. Although only a minor portion of templates 926 and 928 is shown, it can be appreciated that the templates differ. For example it can be appreciated that the templates 928 does not have the separator line 954, whilst it can be appreciated that the template contains the same address information. According to one embodiment, there is also a label properties icon 960. This is not part of the label image to be printed, but if selected will display a label properties screen where label properties can optionally be edited.
  • FIG. 8A to 8D The concept of different templates for the same label content can be appreciated by viewing Figures 8A to 8D.
  • the label preview images 1122, 1122', 1122" and 1122'" are shown separately from a display and user interface etc. for ease of explanation. It will however be appreciated that the templates shown in Figures 8A to 8D can be selected or switched between in a manner as explained above with respect to Figures 5 and 6 e.g. by swiping on the display or selecting by any other means.
  • an address label template comprises the name of the addressee "Annabelle Jones" in region 1152, below which is an address portion 1156. Between region 1152 and region 1156 there is a separator line 1154. The addressee's name is written in lower case letters, and the address is written in capital letters.
  • the template comprises addressee name in region 1152' and the address in region 1156'. There is no separator line. To the left of the address there is an image 1158'. The addressee name is written in lower case letters and the address is in capital letters.
  • the template 1122" comprises addressee name in region 1152" and the address in region 1156". There is no separator line. This time an image 1160"is placed to the right of address region 1156". The addressee name is written in lower case letters, and the address is written in capital letters.
  • the template 1122"' comprises addressee name in region 1152"' and the address in region 1156"'. There is no separator line.
  • Figures 8A to 8D show an address label by way of example only, and it will be appreciated that the concept of retaining some or all of the data between different templates can be applied to any other label type. Also the way in which the different templates vary is not limited to the example of Figures 8A to 8D.
  • the different templates can vary by means of any of the following parameters, alone or in any combination: font type; font size; image data; layout; color; language; label size; or any other parameter.
  • the label data is retained when switching between label templates, once the new label template has been selected then a user can subsequently add or remove text or image data to or from that template.
  • the templates once the content of the label has been amended, either by way of addition or deletion, then if the templates are subsequently scrolled or navigated through then they will reflect the updated label content. That is, in embodiments the different templates will show the "current" label content.
  • some templates may display only a portion of the label content that has been entered or is otherwise displayab!e in other templates.
  • when selecting between templates it may be that less than all of the label content previously displayed in a prior displayed template or previously entered is displayed in a subsequently selected template. In one embodiment, however, all label content entered can be preserved such that if a subsequent template is selected that again is configured to display all content, then all previously entered and/or displayed content may again be displayed in that template.
  • the label data may be input by a user or retrieved from a memory. Whichever way the label data is obtained, it may be displayed on the display prior to the selection of any template. That is a user may input the data or retrieve the data from a memory, and then apply a first template to that data. Alternatively a first template may be selected and displayed, and then a user inputs data in to that template or retrieves label data from memory which is then inserted in to the template.
  • Figure 9 shows a further embodiment.
  • the user interface 1002 on display 1004 shows a label preview image 1022.
  • the information in the label preview image 1022 is the same as that shown in the main template of Figure 8. That is, it is an address label with addressee "Annabelle Jones". There are no “teasers" on the display 1004 in this embodiment. Instead templates which are available are shown in a separate area on the display, such as in a "miniatures" region 1062 as illustrated by example in Figure 9.
  • the template which is currently shown on the main portion of the display 1004 is displayed in the middle of miniatures region 1062, and there is also an arrow portion 1064 showing which is the currently selected template.
  • Other templates available in miniatures region 1062 are shown at 1066 and 1068. It will be appreciated that the layout of each template in the miniatures region 1062 differs, but the content in each of the templates is the same.
  • the user can switch between templates by swiping either in the main region of display 1004 or in the miniatures region 1062. More templates may be available than that shown in 1062. For example swiping in either the main portion of the user interface 1002 or in the miniatures portion 1062 may cause miniatures region 1062 to update with other templates that are available.
  • the embodiment of Figure 9 may also comprise a toolbar region 1070.
  • the user can select other options.
  • the user can select an "insert" icon 1072 which enables a user to insert an image or text into the label preview image 1022.
  • label type icon 1074 indicating the label type or label editing mode being displayed.
  • the user is in an address label editor, and thus the icon 1074 depicts an address label editing mode.
  • other label types or label editors may be selectable from the user interface, which would allow the user to navigate not only between templates but between label types.
  • a template may define different label properties for the same general label type (e.g., an address label with different available formats depicted in different address label templates)
  • different label types represent different label uses altogether (e.g., an address label type and a file folder label type).
  • the user interface can be configured to permit a user to easily navigate between templates of the same label type or different label types, such as by swiping or otherwise selecting corresponding screen options. It is possible that, when a user is viewing a template of a first label type (e.g., address label) and navigates, such as by swiping, to a second label type (e.g., file folders), a default template of the second label type is displayed. If there is correspondence between label content of the first label type and the second label type (e.g., shared data fields), then the previously entered and/or displayed label content may persist and be displayed in the template for the second label type.
  • a first label type e.g., address label
  • a second label type e.g., file folders
  • Figure 10A shows a user interface 202 on a display 1204. In Figure 10A the user is in a
  • FIG 10B the user has selected one of arrows 1226 and 1228 (see Figure 10A), which has updated the user interface 1202' to display an updated label preview image 1222'.
  • the label preview image 1222' is of a patch panel label which comprises a separator between the numbers "1" and “2", and another separator between the numbers "2" and “3”. That is the user has changed between a quick label type as shown in Figure 10A to a patch panel label type as shown in Figure 10B.
  • a user can also subsequently change from the patch panel label type 1222' to another label type by selecting either of teasers 1226' and 1228'.
  • Figure 10C the user has selected a new label type by pressing one of teasers 1226' and 1228' in Figure 10B. Accordingly the user interface 1202" has updated to show a new label preview image 1222".
  • Label preview image 1222" is of a vertical breaker label type. Again the user can change to a different label type or revert to an earlier label type by use of either of teasers 1226" and 1228". As this is a vertical label, the "teasers" may also be shown vertically at the left and right sides of the display, as discussed with respect to Figure 6.
  • only some of the label content may be retained when switching between templates and/or label types, although as discussed above with respect to other embodiments this data is not "lost". Also in further embodiments a user is free to add or remove label data following selection of a label type. Subsequent label type selections may then display this updated label data.
  • a user may easily navigate between templates of the same label type and may optionally navigate to a different label type with relevant label content persisting therewith.
  • navigation between label templates may be done as described in correspondence with the aforementioned embodiments, while navigation between label types may be accomplished in a similar fashion, such as but not limited to swiping in a different direction than template selection direction, selecting label types from a tool bar or secondary portion of the display, and the like.
  • label template data may also be changed at the same time.
  • label type may also be changed at the same time.
  • label dimensions may also be retained when switching between label templates and/or label types. For example if a label has been specified to have a fixed length and/or fixed width, then those dimensions may be retained when switching between label templates and/or label types.
  • Embodiments may be used with continuous tape or die cut labels. Die cut labels are provided on a continuous backing layer but are discrete, pre-cut labels. The tape or die cut labels may be provided in a cassette or simply on a roll.
  • Die cut labels are provided on a continuous backing layer but are discrete, pre-cut labels.
  • the tape or die cut labels may be provided in a cassette or simply on a roll.

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L'invention concerne un procédé consistant à : afficher, sur une interface utilisateur, des données d'étiquettes dans une zone d'aperçu d'étiquette conformément à une première option d'étiquette ; sélectionner une seconde option d'étiquette différente en faisant défiler de ladite première option d'étiquette à ladite seconde option d'étiquette, au moins certaines desdites données d'étiquettes étant affichées dans un aperçu d'étiquette mis à jour conformément à ladite seconde option d'étiquette.
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