How To: Create Stock Labels

Table Of Contents

Introduction
Important Notes
1. Open Label Setup
2. Open the Label List
3. Create a New Label
4. Enter a Description
5. Select the Label Type
6. Configure the Label Layout
7. Save the Template
Using Multiple Stock Label Templates

Introduction

Stock label templates allow you to print product labels using a predefined layout without being prompted to choose a template each time.
Khaos Control includes a default stock label template called STOCK LABELS, which is automatically used when printing stock labels.
This article explains how to create and configure additional stock label templates.

Before You Begin

Important Notes

  • If you want users to be prompted to select from multiple stock label templates when printing, you must rename the default STOCK LABELS template first.
  • Stock labels cannot be printed directly to an Eltron/Zebra LP 2844 printer. This printer requires Zebra's ZPL II programming language to position text and graphics, which differs from the way Khaos Control generates stock labels.
  • Label dimensions, margins and increment values are entered in millimetres (mm).

Creating a Stock Label Template

1. Open Label Setup

Open the [Label Setup] screen.

For help accessing this screen, see:

2. Open the Label List

In the [Label Setup | List] screen, select Go.
Note
If the default STOCK LABELS template exists, you may need to rename it before users can choose between multiple label templates when printing.
See: How To: Rename Existing Labels

3. Create a New Label

Press Ctrl + N or select New.

4. Enter a Description

In the [Label Setup | Detail] screen, enter a meaningful description in the Description field.

This description will be displayed when users select a label template.

5. Select the Label Type

Set the Label Type option to Stock.

This option is located in the lower-right section of the screen.

6. Configure the Label Layout

You can now configure the various areas of the label template.

Required Settings

Margins
Configure the label margins to match your label stationery.

For more information, see:
Note
All margin and increment measurements are entered in millimetres (mm).
Sheet Layout
Configure how labels are arranged on the sheet, including landscape printing if required.

For more information, see:

Optional Settings

Main Text Font
Change the font type or size if required.
The default setting is Arial 10.

For more information, see:
Add an Image
Add a company logo or other image to the label.

For more information, see:
Add a Barcode
Include a barcode on the label.

For more information, see:
Configure Stock Details
Choose how stock information is displayed on the label.

For more information, see:
You can add additional information to the header and footer sections of the label.

For more information, see:
Tip
You can include multiple fields within both the header and footer areas.

7. Save the Template

Press Ctrl + S or select Save.
Your stock label template is now available for use.

Additional Information

Using Multiple Stock Label Templates

If you maintain several stock label layouts for different products or label stationery, rename the default STOCK LABELS template and create additional templates with meaningful descriptions.
When labels are printed, users will then be able to select the appropriate template from the available options.

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