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| − | The software to generate and print labels is called P-touch Editor, and can be downloaded from the Brother website. There are other utilities for more advanced usage (mail-merges and database input), but we likely won't be needing these. A copy is located in the [[Information Systems: |
+ | The software to generate and print labels is called P-touch Editor, and can be downloaded from the Brother website. There are other utilities for more advanced usage (mail-merges and database input), but we likely won't be needing these. A copy is located in the [[Information Systems: Software Repository|software repo]]. |
There is also the iPrint&Label app, which can generate and print to networked label printers (of which we have 1). |
There is also the iPrint&Label app, which can generate and print to networked label printers (of which we have 1). |
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Latest revision as of 16:31, 21 July 2021
The company has 2 Brother desktop label printers (thermal) for office use e.g. asset stickers, mail address labels. Currently, only The IT department and Angela use these printers, so they each have a printer.
Inventory
The two printers are:
| Model | Location | Usage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| QL-570 | Angela's office | Mail labels, asset stickers, personnel file folder labels | Connected to Angela's PC via USB |
| QL-720NW | IT Dept. common area | Tape labels, misc. | Reachable via network (WiFi). IP: 172.30.17.28 DNS: it-label-prt.unipharm.local |
Administration
Label templates
We do not have many, but these (lbx files) should be centrally stored on Superserver (check the Tech folder). It is possible to transfer templates to the printer directly but this has proven to be cumbersome (for example, templates made with P-touch editor for PC and transferred to a printer were not visible in the iPrint&Label app).
Software
The software to generate and print labels is called P-touch Editor, and can be downloaded from the Brother website. There are other utilities for more advanced usage (mail-merges and database input), but we likely won't be needing these. A copy is located in the software repo.
There is also the iPrint&Label app, which can generate and print to networked label printers (of which we have 1).
Film vs paper labels
There are two types of labels, film and paper. Paper labels are cheap and common (i.e. lots of 3rd party makers). They are suitable for use on paper i.e. Manila envelopes. However, for things like asset stickers, the more expensive and more durable film label is a better choice.
- DK-2212 - 2.4" film, continuous