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QuickDesign is a label design and print control software package, which
allows labels to be designed and downloaded to a variety of coders.
QuickDesign is a Client Server Application (using an industry standard
SQL database), allowing Customer information to be placed within the
labels, and offers modules for increased automation.
This User Guide details how to operate the QuickDesign software product:

Follow Label Editor for help with creating and designing labels.
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Starting QuickDesign
To start QuickDesign:

1. Click on the QuickDesign icon from the desktop, or select

QuickDesign from the Start menu (Program files > QuickDesign).
2. The Login screen appears, as follows:

3. Enter the user name in the User Name field.

4. Enter appropriate password in the Password field.
5. In the Language field, select the desired language.
6. Click OK to proceed, the QuickDesign main screen will display.
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More
Clicking on the More button will expand the login screen allowing database
connection configuration, allowing connection to an alternative database.
The database contains all of the information relating to label creation and
printer configuration.

Database Path: Enter the path location of the required database.

Server IP Address: For local database, enter [Link]. For remotely stored
databases, enter the IP address of the server.
[Link] path: This database contains local configuration only and
should not be edited.
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Main Screen
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Label Editor
Initially, the following screen will display.
Click on the item below to open help

Click here to view the full Label Editor options.

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Label Editor Menu
Click on an icon to see more detail.
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Open a Label
Open an existing label from the database.
Use the Find area to search through the Label Name or select the label from
the list and click OK to open in Label Editor.
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Creating Labels
1. To create a new label, select Label Editor from the main, then click
or select Label>New from the menu.
2. The Label wizard opens. Select an existing printer from the list.

Note: Selecting OK will open the label in the Editor, however it will have
default parameters, including the Label Name (Untitled1)

3. Use the arrows, step through the selection.

4. Select OK to save details and open the new label in the Editor.
5. It is possible to add Elements to the message:

6. When prompted, select the required label information (printer

dependent), this can include:
Format: Options are dependent on the type of printer technology
selected. Examples are:
Select Raster (for CIJ)
Number of Print Areas (For multiple head installations)
Horizontal and Vertical Resolution
Label Dimensions.
Label Name.
Label Parameters. Refer to the target printer documentation for
details.
7. To save the label click Save
8. When prompted, click Yes to update the database with your changes or
No to cancel the update.

When completed, click OK.

Refer also to Printer Specific Label Design:
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Inserting Elements
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a Text Element
Inserting a Text Element
To enter simple text into a label:

1. Either click on the Insert New Text Element button or

select the Insert pull-down menu to choose the desired element
type.
2. Click in the label where you want the element to appear.
3. The Edit Element dialogue opens, enter the required text into
the white space. Click OK to insert into the label.

Depending on the printer type, options are available, click here for more
information.
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a Barcode
Inserting a Barcode
1. Click on the Insert Barcode button.
2. Click on the label where you require the element to appear.
3. Select the required Barcode type from the displayed list.

Note: Available Barcode type is dependent on the printer technology that

the label is being created for.

4. Click OK.
5. Populate the barcode with the required data.
6. Click OK to insert barcode into label.
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a Picture
Inserting a Picture
It is possible to insert a picture from a file.
Note: Not available with D-Series.
Formats supported: Windows Bitmap or JPEG.

1. Either click on the Insert Picture button or select Insert > Picture
from the pull-down menu.
2. Click on the label where you would like the element to appear.
3. A browser window will open, select the picture to insert and click
Open. The picture will be placed in the label.
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a Clock
Inserting a Clock
1. Click on the Insert Clock button and click inside the label where
you want the clock to appear.
2. The Clock Properties dialogue will open. Set the clock properties:

3. Click on OK.
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a Counter
Inserting a Counter
1. Click on the Insert Counter button and click inside the label where
you want the counter to appear.
2. The Counter Properties dialogue will open. Set the counter properties:

3. Click on OK.
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a Shift Code
Inserting a Shift Code
A shift code is a printed code that changes depending on a configured shift
pattern. Typically this is used to differentiate between shifts with simple
identifiers, such as Shift 1, Shift 2, etc.

1. Click on the Shift Code button and click inside the label where you
want the counter to appear.
2. The Shift Code Properties dialogue will open.
3. Select Add and enter the details of the shifts
4. Click on OK and the shift code will appear in the label.

The Shift Text can vary depending on the shifts set, therefore ensure you
allow space provision within your label for any variation in shift text
length.
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a Printer Database
Inserting a Printer Database
Note: Available with V-Series printers only.
V-Series allow for variable information from a populated database to be
included within the label. This database element must reference the same
connection details as those used within the printer. This can be used to print
individual labels with unique data.

1. Click on the Insert Printer Database button and click inside the
label where you want the variable to appear.
2. Enter the required parameters for the database source and parameters.
3. Click OK.
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a Script
Inserting a Printer Script
Note: This functionality is available for use only with A-Series Plus, i-Tech
and V-Series printers.

1. Click on the Insert Script button.

2. Click on the label where you require the element to appear.
3. The Script dialogue will open, enter the required parameters:

Name: Enter the name of the script

Representation: Enter the textual representation that appears within the
label Script: Area for inserting a printer script, using the scripting language
defined.
Update Seq: Check this box to sequence any counters within the label. (Seg
= Sequential) Update RTC: Real Time Clock, using this will update label
elements with the printer time at the time of print.
Fixed Length: Number of characters in the script field.
Padding Char: Characters used for padding to ensure the field length is
consistent.
Note: For further details, refer to printer scripting documentation.

4. Click OK to insert into the label.

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a Link Element
Inserting a Link Element
A link element is used to associate 2 items within the label. This is
restricted to linking GS1 text elements into barcodes.
Note: Not available with A-Series or C-Series printers.

1. Click on the Link Element button and click inside the label where
you want the Link to appear.
2. The Link dialogue will open. Select the Link element to insert into the
label.
3. Click on OK to insert into the label.
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a Data Field
Inserting a Data Field
1. Click on the Data field button and click inside the label where you
want the data field to appear.
2. The data field dialogue will open.
3. Select the data field to insert into the label.
4. Click on OK to insert the data field into the label.
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a Variable (Data Field)
Inserting a Variable (Data Field)
Variable elements contain dynamic information, such as clocks, user
prompts, counter (serial number), link or data fields.
Frequently used variables, such as clocks, counters and user prompts can be
inserted directly from the toolbar, therefore the insert variable button is
mainly used for creating expressions that reference other variables.
To insert a variable:

1. Click on the Insert Variable button and click in the label where
you want the variable to appear
2. The variable dialogue will open. To add a variable to the list, click on
the New button and follow the procedure for adding a data
field.
3. This will output an expression within the text area in the window.
4. This field can be edited to add additional elements or fixed text as well
as customised expressions.
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a Printer User Prompt
Inserting a Printer User Prompt
1. Click on the Insert User Prompt button.
2. Click on the label where you require the element to appear.
3. The User Prompt dialogue will open. Enter the required parameters:

Name: This is the name of the user prompt, it can then be used in other
labels created.
Prompt Hint: If required, enter in a hint to remind the user of the input data.
Mask: Select the required input using the tokens to populate the Mask.
Details of each mask token is given beside it.

4. Click on the Test button to test the prompt, a green tick will
display if the criteria is met.
5. Click on the Close button.
6. Click on OK to insert the User Prompt into the label.
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a Printer SSCC
Inserting a Printer SSCC
Note: This functionality is available for use only with M-Series.
An SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code), is an 18-digit number used to
identify logistics units.
The SSCC is typically encoded into a barcode.

1. Click on the Insert Printer SSCC button and click inside the label
where you want the counter to appear.
2. The Edit Element dialogue will open. Set the SSCC data as required.
3. Click on OK.
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a Printer Variable
Inserting a Printer Variable
A printer variable is used when a separate data source will be providing the
target printer with data at runtime. It specifies how that data will be used.
Name: Enter the name for the printer variable.
Length: How long the variable will be (if fixed text).
Offset: Where to start in the referenced variable. For example, if the
variable text was "ABCDE", an offset of 2 would give "CDE" (for fixed
text).
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Editing Label Parameters
Format
This allows the print resolution (or raster selection) and the number of print
areas of the open label to be changed.

1. With the label open. Open the Format Label dialogue by selecting
Label > Format from the menu.

2. Set the required parameters:

Page
This allows the size of the open label to be changed.

1. With the label open. Open the Page dialogue by selecting Label >
Page from the menu.

2. Set the required parameters:

Decide page size. Menu Label > Page.

Width and height of label can be changed, depending on the target printer.
Size limitations reflect the limitations of the target printer. Change the width
and height combo boxes as desired. For print and apply, decide print
rotation to specify which direction is the long dimension.
Label Notes

Record diverse notes and label properties.

Item Enter a label description.
Description
Item Notes Enter notes about the label.
Used to store properties in some
legacy situations.
Label Label name when stored in the
name in printer (printer dependant).
printer
Label The version of the software used
Version to make the label.
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Editing an Element
Appearance
Available Elements depends on the target printer. Selections that are greyed
out are not supported by the printer.
Typeface Select a
typeface.
True Type
fonts are
denoted by
TT. Printer
fonts are
denoted by a
printer icon.
Vertical Size in 1/72
Size points per
inch.
Horizontal Horizontal
Size stretch. For
True Type
fonts, it is
shown in
percentage.
For printer
fonts it is
shown in
1/72 points
per inch.
Bold
Italic
Underline
Left
Justify
Centre
Right
Justify
No
Rotation
Rotate 90 Rotates
Degree element 90
anti- degrees anti-
clockwise clockwise.
Rotate 180 Rotates
Degree element 180
degrees
Rotate 90 Rotates
Degree element 90
clockwise degrees
clock-wise.
Left Align Left align
multiple
selected
items.
Right Right align
Align multiple
selected
items.
Top Align Top align
multiple
selected
items.
Bottom Bottom align
Align multiple
selected
items.
Centre Centrally
Align aligns a item
within the
label on a
horizontal
axis.
Shape Select shape
Only type, and line
thickness.
Properties
To edit the properties of the element, either double-click or right-click and
select properties. This gives the opportunity to change the contents of the
element.
Format
The format screen allows editing of properties that affect the way the
element goes to the printer, as well as some of the lesser used display
options.
Right-click on the element and select format. This gives the opportunity to
edit these parameters:
Item The name of the element.
Name
Text
Only Max Characters Per Line:
Gives the opportunity to show
the user how much space an
element could take if Max
Characters are use. This does
not affect the printout.
Word Wrap: Where to wrap text
around to the next line. Note
that this looks for the nearest
available space in the text, in
order to avoid splitting words.
Word Wrap Line Max:The
maximum number of lines the
element is allowed to have.

Barcode
Only HR Font Height: The height of
the human readable text in 1/72
points/inch.
Quiet Zone: Blank space to left
and right of barcode in barcode
segments.
Bearer Bars: Encloses barcode
in a box or in horizontal lines.
 Note that for rectangle that a
minimum quiet zone is
enforced.
Print as Graphic: If checked,
the printer receives a bitmap
representation of the barcode to
render and does not use printer
barcode fonts.

Bitmap
Only Name in Printer: The name of
the bitmap in the printer, if
used.
Printer Generated: If checked,
this tells the label to use the
bitmap stored in the printer. If
checked then there must be a
value in the Name in Printer
field.
Native Size: If pressed, this will
resize a bitmap such that it
shows in native size on the
label, according to the dpi of
the printer.
Where Clause
Hide or show the element based on run-time criteria. This is often used to
show or hide bitmaps, based on a formula.
Expression
Create a complex expression.
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Expressions
Every label element uses an expression to determine what it will display.
To view the expression right click on the element and select Expression.
Simple Text
Hello World will print «Hello World»
Expression
An expression is always enclosed in curly braces. This tells QuickDesign it
is an expression.
{Date()}
Will print today's date.
{WARENR}
Will print the contents of the WARENR field.
Expressions and simple text can be combined:
Today's date is: {Date()} will print «Today's date is: 12/03/2012»
Expressions can contain user keyed parameters:
{MyField} This field will show in User Keyed Parameters, which will be
available in Operator Setup.
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Source
Expression Builder/Data Source
Expression Builder
The Expression Builder is displayed by right clicking the element and
selecting the expression.

More: Displays advanced expression features.

Refresh: Recalculates the expression and displays the result in the element.

More
Data Source
The Data Source provides access to data sources and functions for use in
expressions.

User List of parameters to be entered before

Keyed printing.
Parameters

Products Fields available from the product list. Hover

the mouse over the graphic for more
information.
Customers Fields available from the customer list. See
Products for details on operation.
Production Fields available for common production
labelling scenarios.
The fields are listed by label type.

Functions Complete list of functions available within

QuickDesign.
Examples Commonly used expressions.
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Phrases
Table Phrases
Table phrases are used to store commonly used phrases for labelling.
Open the Phrase Editor from the Show > Phrases menu.

Country: What language the phrase is in.

Phrase Name: A unique value name for the phrase.
Table Name: A unique value name for the table these phrases will be
in. Used for categorising.
Phrase: The actual phrase that will be printed.

In the expression editor, use the TABLEPHRASE function. All three

arguments; table, phrase, and country code can be substituted by
expressions. An example is provided below.
Example: A Multi-Lingual Label Design

For every element using text, set up a TablePhrase with the following
syntax:
{TABLEPHRASE('MyLabelCaptionTable', 'Caption1', CountryNo)}
For the coding automation command, carry out the following:

1. ParamValue(CountryNo, 1)
2. LabelStore(MyLabel, MyPrinter)
3. LabelSelect(MyLabel,MyPrinter)

This tells the label editor to use all of the USA phrases. A different value for
CountryNo would result in a different set of phrases being used.
Product Phrases
Product Phrases operate in a similar fashion to Table Phrases. They are,
however, based on the product list. There is a tab in the products form that
allows the user to create more fields for a given product.
These are then accessed with the WAREPHRASE function. This function
first finds the right product, then the right phrase.
{WAREPHRASE(ProductNo,PhraseFieldName,CountryNo)}
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Printing a Label
1. Within the Label Editor, click Label > Open button.
2. The Label Open dialogue will open, select the desired label from the
list. Use Find field to search for the specified Label Name. Click OK
to open the label.
3. From the menu select Label > Print. The Production Label Print
dialogue is displayed:
a. To print to a printer defined within QuickDesign verify the
Application Printer radio button is selected and from the list of
available printers select the required printer and click OK.
b. To print to a printer defined in Windows verify that the Windows
printer radio button is selected and from the list of available
printers select the required printer and click OK.
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Production Controller
The Production Controller allows printers to be added and configured
Click in image/area below to open further help on topic:
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Printer Setup
To set up a printer (also known as the Production Controller):

1. Select Label > Printer Setup from the menu, or click

2. Click on the Printer button.
3. Click anywhere in the large white area.
4. The Printer Item dialogue box is displayed.
5. Enter the following:

Name: Name of printer

IP Address: IP Address of printer
Printer Series: Select a series
Printer Models: Select a printer model.
5. Click OK to save and close the printer item dialogue.
6. Go to File -> Exit from the menu to close the Production Controller.
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Adding a Production Line
A Production line can be added within the Production Controller in a
similar way as a printer is added.
To add a production line, within the Printer Controller Screen , select the
production line object and then click into the working space.
The Production Line menu will open, in here the production line can be
assigned a name.
Use the green tick to save the production line.

Note: Objects cannot be moved within the production controller. Therefore,

to configure the printers into a production line, the production line should
be added first and then add the printers onto the line.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause
If you can’t login with a previously defined
I can’t login username and password, the default login
of admin/admin can be used.
If pop-up windows appear when the
application is loaded, then the
application is running in demo mode
and without a license key.
I get Pop-up
If you have an issued license key issued
windows when I
then
load the
place this into the QuickDesign executable
application directory on your machine.

If you do not have a license key, contact

your local representative.
An ‘unable to connect
I get an ‘Unable to database’ error is likely to be as a result
to Connect to of the firebird service being disabled.
database’ start- QuickDesign uses a Firebird service to
up error access the internal database and run the
application. Going to the task manager and
starting the firebird service should resolve
this issue.
Alternatively, if a previous version of
QuickDesign has been installed on your
system, there may be a conflict, in this
instance stop the firebird service before
uninstalling and re-installing QuickDesign.
Once re-installed ensure the firebird
service is running before opening the
application.
 In order to create a label QuickDesign
requires a printer to be configured in
When I start the the production controller.
label editor I
can’t create a As all printers are different QuickDesign
new label uses printer characteristic to load different
label options, without a printer being
defined a label can not be created.
If the label has not been received at the
coder at all, it is likely to be a connection
issue.
Firstly check the IP address and settings on
the coder, and ensure they are mirrored
My within the printer settings in the production
label/message controller.
does not get to You can check communications with the
the printer printer by right clicking on the coder in the
production controller and clicking ‘start
communications’. If this shows online,
then a connection is established.
Once a connection is established, the label
should send to the printer.

Operator mode can be accessed through

I can’t access either a Print login, or through the label
Operator mode editor from the Show/Operator setup

No, QuickDesign adjusts the label

Can I send a characteristics to map the protocol and
label designed capability of each coder individually.
for one coder to In some cases a label may be sent to
another (for another coder, but typically the label
example an A- parameters and elements will be
Series inaccurate at the coder.
to a G-Series)?

If you can’t see the Production Menu

I can’t see the in the launch screen, then you do not
Production have access to the Production Plus
menu in the Module, to enable this module via an
Launch Menu upgraded license key, contact your
local representative.
If you can’t see the Filewatcher object
I can’t add a
within the production controller
Filewatcher
window, then you do not have access
object in the
to the Unite Module, to enable this
production
module via an upgraded license key,
controller
contact your local representative.
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Glossary
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A
A-Series - A Continuous Ink Jet Printer.
Automation - The process of activating system components by
computerised control, minimising the human interaction required for
effective operation of the system.

B
Barcode - A product identification code representing data made from
varying thicknesses of parallel dark and light lines, read by an optical
device.
Batch Lot / Batch Lot Number - A unique identifying number allocated to
a given run of manufactured product output to identify it amongst many.

C
C-Series - A Large Character Printer (Outer Case Coder).
CIJ - Continuous Ink Jet. A technology used to print onto virtually any
surface. A highly reliable and easy-to-use technology.
CSV - Comma Separated Variables. A generic file format widely used to
import and export structured data records into database systems.

D
D-Series - A scribing Laser.
Database / DB - A data-field based, computerised system for recording
multiple pieces of product and/or customer data in a meaningful and
searchable manner.
Data Matrix / 2D Matrix - A 2-dimensional data-representation code made
from various printed symbologies, typically forming a square black & white
array of elements.
DPI - Dots Per Inch. The higher the value the higher the possible resolution
.
Dynamic Data - Description of a data field on a product mark that changes
from one item to the next. Example: specific production time (hh:mm:ss)

E
EAN code - European Article Numbering. The European based predecessor
of GS1. Still referred to in some types of product identification code.
Elements - Items used to build a message (Label) to print. These can be:
text, date, counters, barcodes, etc.
ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning. A single system to control all
operations within an organisation.
ESX - An acronym meaning 'External System' (see ERP/MRP)
Expression - QuickDesign's way of describing the evaluated result of a
software instruction or input from a peripheral device. The expression is
contained within a pair of curly braces { }.

F
Factory - A production facility. This is in turn a container for one or more
production controllers.
Field - A defined area within a database or label for the recording of a piece
of data.

G
G-Series - A Thermal Ink Jet printer.
GS1 - Global Standard 1. A non-profit making organisation that defines &
controls product identification marks across the world to ensure harmonised
and effective product identification.

H
HTML - Hyper Text Mark-up Language. A structured language for writing
web-based documents. Also recognised and the file format (extension) for
saving such files.
Human readable - Sections of product identification codes, printed so as to
be read by humans (e.g. alpha-numeric text based)

I
Inkjet - A printing technology, forming characters by the controlled
‘squirting’ of ink droplets onto a substrate.
Integration - The process of linking a production automation system to a
customers ERP or MRP system for production control.

K
KPI - Key Performance Indicators. The criteria on which a system's
effectiveness is measured.

L
Label - A message created and designed using the QuickDesign software
that can then be sent to a number of printers or coders.
Label Editor - A key software function for the creation and alterations of
Primary, Secondary or Tertiary product labels and label templates.
Large Character Printer - Technology used to print onto a variety of
porous and non-porous materials with capability of printing large
characters.
Licence/Licenses - A code to enable access to a software module for which
a fee is payable.

M
M-Series - A Print and Apply Labelling Machine.
MRP - Materials Resource Planning. A system similar to an ERP,
specifically intended to control the materials within an organisation.
N

O
OEE - Overall Equipment Effectiveness. How efficiently a system is
operating compared to its maximum potential capacity.
Outer Case Coder - Technology used to print onto boxes, pallets, trays,
sacks and outer cases on a variety of porous and non-porous materials.

P
Package - A record that holds information about a what is on a pallet.
Pallet - A record that holds information about a tertiary unit.
Pallet Automation - An automatically driven system for loading secondary
containers into defined, measured & recognised configurations on a wooden
or plastic shipping and handling platform.
PALM - Print and Apply Labelling Machine technology. Used to print and
apply labels to products as they move along a production line. Typically
consists of Printer, Applicator and Controller (or Labeller).
PDF - Portable Document Format. A viewable document format owned by
Adobe Systems allowing electronic documents to be read independently of
their specific creation software.
Performance Statistics - Measures to record the efficiency of a system.
Primary - Production units or packaging made at a level that an end-user
would purchase.
Print & Apply - Description of a product marking method where a label is
produced then pressed onto a product container.
Product - An item that is manufactured then packaged for sale to an end-
user consumer.
Production - Description of the manufacture and packaging of a product.
Production Line - An organised combination of manufacturing equipment
and one or more packaging & printing units to make packaged products.
Production Order - A defined set of requirements, detailing a quantity &
type of product to be manufactured for a particular customer.
Q

S
Scribing Laser - Laser technology used to scribe onto a wide variety of
surfaces at low and high speeds.
Secondary - Production units or packaging made up of multiple enclosed
Primary products packaged for distributor level use.
Shelf Life - A defined period of time that a product remains usable for
before it should be discarded.
SSCC - Serial Shipping Container Code is an 18-digit number used to
identify logistics units. The SSCC is typically encoded into a barcode.

T
Tertiary - Production units or packaging made up of multiple enclosed
Secondary products packaged for transportation. Typically incorporates a
wooden or plastic pallet.
TTO - Thermal Transfer Overlay. A method of printing onto flexible
substrates where heat-sensitive ink is melted onto a moving web of
substrate.
TIJ - Thermal Ink Jet. A clean, reliable and maintenance free printing
method, often used to print onto porous surfaces.

V
V-Series - A Thermal Transfer Overlay printer.
Variable Data - See Dynamic Data.
Verification - A system check to ensure the correct & quality application of
a required identification mark.
W

X
XLS - The file format (extension) for spreadsheet files produced in
Microsoft Excel.