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2-1 Preparing for Printing
Chapter 2 Printing
STEP 4: Preparing Print Data
The method of preparing print data for [Variable Printing] is explained below. Variable Printing needs a CSV
file. You can create a CSV file using database files. For information on creating a CSV file, contact the admin-
istrator of databases.
What you print is [Text] or [2D Symbol]. "Data Matrix" or "QR code" is selectable as 2D symbol.
* You can create 2D symbol directly from METAZAStudio instead of a CSV file.
P. 56, "Directly Creating 2D Symbol"
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Create [Variable Field].
Start METAZAStudio.
P. 22, "How to Start The Software"
The [Select Material] dialog box appears.
If METAZAStudio is running, click Image
.
The [Select Material] dialog box appears.
In the [Select Material] dialog box, select the
material of the instrument to be imprinted.
Uncheck the [Use printer driver settings] checkbox
to select a type of material. To use material that is not
included in the list, you can register the material.
P. 59, "Registering a Composition and Adjusting the
Striking Force"
If you use the driver's setting without changing it,
check the [Use printer driver settings] checkbox.
What is Variable Printing?
In the [Variable Printing], you can replace a part of print data with new one for each sheet and print
each different object. When you use Variable Printing, you no longer need to create new data each
time when you load a small steel medical object. You can continue to print different data without
interruption.
What is [Variable Field]?
Variable field is a frame in which you can place 2D symbol or text. In Variable Printing, data within the
variable field is replaced with other one during printing.
