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Section 3: Configuring LabelBank
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Configuration Menu/Products, Continued
FIELD DESCRIPTION
Products Menu
•
Pallet #
Displays the specific pallet serial number.
− Incremented each time a pallet label is printed and used for tracking
purposes.
− Not used to define its amount.
• Pallet Count
• Displays the box count on the current pallet, used for tracking purposes.
• Incremented each time a box processes.
• Prod. Type
Defines whether the product is set to a Fixed or Random Weight.
− Fixed Weight is selected when the product weight remains
constant, like processing plastic widgets in a factory line.
− Random Weight is selected when the product weight varies
constantly, like a produce conveyor in a meat processing plant.
• Totals
Indicates the running total count and weight for the product being
processed.
• Labels: Box, Pallet
Denotes the specific label format type.
− UPC, EAN, Control or Human Readable Formats.
• Offset
• Number of days allowed as an Offset Value.
• Displays the assigned sell-by offset days for this product.
• Offset Type
Used for dating an item’s distribution or production, there are four choices
in the
EAN-128 Barcodes Format.
− (11) Production Date – When the item was produced.
− (13) Packaged Date – When the item was packaged.
− (15) Best Before/Expiration Date – Used for time-sensitive
items, and denotes its expiration date.
− (17) Sell By Date – Used for time-sensitive consumables, such
as dairy, hair products, etc.