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Formatting

Serialization

Serialization (or sequencing) automatically adds a series of sequential numbers or letters to the printed

labels. The Serial function consecutively places the next number or letter in the defined sequence on

individual labels. The number of labels created is defined by the sequence values you enter, and

displays in the Header Bar. Use “Print Preview” on page 65 to view the serialized labels before they

print.

Serialization can be combined with other data on a label. Any data displayed on a label that includes

serialization will be repeated on every label along with the serial data.

How Serialization Works

Serialization is alphanumeric, with numbers from 0 to 9 and letters A-Z. Serialization can be simple or

linked, with a maximum of two sequences per label.

Note: You can incorporate serialized data into a barcode.

Serialization consists of a Start Value, End Value, and Increment. The Start Value is the number,

letter, or combination of numbers and letters that begin the serialization sequence. The End Value is

the termination point of the sequence.

The Increment is the value that is added to the previous number in the sequence to produce the next

sequence number. (You cannot have an increment value of 0.) For instance, a start value of 1, an end

value of 25, and an increment of 4 would produce 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25.

Examples of Serialization

In a simple serialization, a sequence runs through its full range of numbers (0 to 9) and/or letters (A- Z),

using one number/letter for each label.

Example: Simple serialization:

Sequence #1

Start Value:1

End Value:10

Increment:1

Produces:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

You can combine letters and numbers in a single serialization. When the right-most character in the

Start Value reaches its maximum value (9, Z), the character immediately to the left is incremented, and

the right character cycles back to its minimum value (0, A)

Example: Combined, single serialization:

Sequence #1

Start Value:A1

End Value:D4

Increment:1

Produces:A1…A9, B0.. B9, C0.. C9, D0...D4