Labeling

Product labels are typically used in locations where items are stored and processed. At the most basic level, labels identify the contents of boxes or cases stored in the warehouse. Beyond this, information (such as lot number or weight) about the item inside a case can be contained in a label as a barcode. When a case is moved, the user can scan the barcode on the label to automatically record information about the movement.

Companies that print a large quantity of labels on a daily basis can use Food Manufacturing & Distribution's labeling application to streamline this activity. The user sets up codes for labels and label printers, then specifies the printers that are used for each label. When the system is instructed to print a label, this configuration is used to automatically select the appropriate printer. This functionality supports both labels that have been developed as reports and labels that are created with a Loftware labeling solution.

The following table describes a sequence of tasks, with links to the topics that describe them. These tasks are listed in the order in which they are generally performed.

To	See
Get an overview of the principles and definitions that govern the label printing functionality in Food.	About Labeling
Information on how to set up labelprinting integration using Solution Center.	Labelprinting setup in Solution Center
Define codes for the different labels that are printed from the program.	How to: Set Up Labels
Define codes for the printers that are used to print labels from the program.	How to: Set Up Label Printers
Set up the default printers for combinations of users, automated data capture transactions, and labels.	How to: Set Up Label Printer Selection
Set up Itemlabels in Food	How to: Set Up Item Labels
Set up Containerlabels in Food	How to: Set Up Container Labels
How to print Labels	How to: Print Labels