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Serialization
How Serialization Works
BMP71 User’s Manual
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 Status Bar. You can view the serialized labels
before they print through the Print Preview function. (See “Print Preview” on
page 81 for
more information.)
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 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.