Converting Text or Barcode to Variable Data
Convert to Serial Data
BBP™31 Sign & Label Printer User Guide
Use these procedures to convert an existing text or barcode object into a serial or
date/time object on the label. This applies to both template or freeform objects.
Note: You cannot add serial data to a graphic.
To convert text or barcode to serial data:
1. In the Editor, select the text or barcode object that you want to use for the
serial data.
2. Text: Select More Options
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Barcode: Select Change Barcode
3. Select to Set Data Source
4. In the Set Data Source dialog box, select from the following options to choose
the data source and change the format options:
Constant: Fixed (non-variable) object.
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Serial
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Date/Time: Places a date/time object on your label.
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5. Select Serial
"Serial Objects" on page 4-6 for details.
Converting Text or Barcode to Variable Data
and go to Set Data Source.
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. Displays the Serial & Date/Time dialog box. See
Handling Objects
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