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Harold
11/19/2011
I use MS Access labels since it has a nice list of built in label templates and since it's a report I can tweak it and use data directly. Anyone needing help with this please ask.
I've been using a little package called LabelTasks 1.2 for the past year now to do up shelf labels for my shop. It's easy to use and has worked well with two printers I've owned so far. I don't need to worry about label layout or formatting as it does all that for me. It lets me include shop logo and other graphics in the labels and offers different styles and sizes for my labels, depending on where I want to put them - it even calculates the unit pricing for me so that I can be in line with the law regarding this. I was using MS-Works before that, which I have to say worked just fine, but when I wanted to expand the labelling operation for my retail outlet, I needed something that would also effectively cateforise and manage my stock information and also print price and stock taking reports. I'm happy with what I've got now and haven't had any problems with it so far.
I mainly use MS word and Open Office as these are the software available for me to use.
In particular I needed something to build the text on circle labels. Finding no real solution, i managed to write my own Java based template populator that interfaces with the open office API to generate circle (inner ring) labels complete with scannable barcode.
Not sure how this helps you guys at all. Unless you want to hire me to write this type of software for you. :)
I used Memorex's free CD labeling software, exPressit SE 2.2. A friend recommended the software to me. I found it easy to use and navigate without having to refer to documentation. I was able to lay out and print my CD label designs with no problems.
Microsoft Publisher is great label software. It's so easy and intuitive that I've never used the manual. The main thing I like besides ease of use is its flexibility. I've been able to do everything I wanted to do. It has lots of fonts available, borders, clipart and color selections. It's also very easy to import graphics. I've used other software but this is my favorite.
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