layout definition
In-depth resources:
Video: Manage and choose layouts
Video: Printing using a roll printer
Tutorial: Working with roll printers
The layout dialog box enables you to enter the parameters that define paper size, label size and their coordinates on paper. In the right side, a preview is visible that shows how changes affect the layout on paper.
Note:
The changes made here to paper size and orientation will also affect the current printer settings, depending on the Synchronize page format
setting in the Print
tab of the Options
dialog box.
In the event the selected printer does not support the
newly defined layout settings, the data shown on screen may not print correctly.
In case you need to change the printer paper size, it is strongly suggested you use the
advanced printer settings
dialog box.
The dialog box contains 4 tabs.
The first tab enables you to select a layout from Labeljoy's internal layout library, which includes the most famous label manufacturer brands as well as your customized layouts, always shown in the top category Custom. Click Search by keywords to activate search mode based on one or more keywords. |
It is also possible to search for an existing layout file in Labeljoy's layout library. In the Enter keywords to search for text box, enter a text to search for in the file name. For example, if you need to find all the layout files whose name include the word Address, enter Address and click the Search button. All files with names such as Address J8562 or Address 003R96245 will be found and listed. Click Select from a list to go back to brand browsing mode. |
The second tab, Custom, enables you to define the following parameters:
The resulting label size will be shown in the lower side of the dialog box. A message will be shown in case the settings result in an invalid layout. Note: Click the Save layout button if you wish to save the customized layout in the Custom category. |
The Watermark tab enables you to load an image that will be displayed on screen only, behind all elements. The image loaded here will not be printed. Its only purpose is to
facilitate building label templates
to be used when you need to print on pre-printed forms. |
The Advanced tab enables you to define additional information about the brand, model and a description of the current layout. Note that the text defined in the Model field will be shown in the status bar. It is also possible to define the rendering order with which the labels will be drawn on paper. Note:
Finally, In this tab you can activate the Resize elements on layout change
global option: if this option is enabled, whenever the layout changes because of manual adjustments, all elements coordinates will be proportionally adjusted
to the new label size. |
In case the layout defined here will generate partially printed sheets in the bottom area, due to printer limitations, you might consider sub-dividing the layout into two separate layouts. See automatic layout partitioning for details.
Note:
When the new layout is applied to the current job, the number of labels per page may change according to the new settings in the Rows and Columns fields. If the current job is not connected to a data source, then Labeljoy might ask you if you need to adapt the current label number to the new layout.