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Loftware Print Server®

The Most Advanced Enterprise Label Print Server in the World!DATA SHEET

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With the ability to centralize your enterprise labeling system, print up to millions of labels a day with amazing throughput, and deliver critical print status information in real time, the Loftware Print Server (LPS) over-delivers!

Ge�ng the right label to the right printer, at the right �me, is paramount in a global economy where business agility to meet market demands and regula�ons gives you the compe��ve edge. Labels and documents are key components to your supply chain’s performance. If threaded correctly throughout the organiza�on, your enterprise labeling solu�on can become your greatest asset. An Enterprise Lifecycle Prin�ng solu�on (ELP) must easily scale and handle high volumes of label throughput accurately, and without fail. Inefficiencies in the system affect delivery schedules; hur�ng your business with imposed fines and penal�es from your distributors, clients and countries. Proper labeling is expected, but when failure in compliance, using the wrong label template, or a printer problem places your business at risk, the power of the right print server is of utmost importance.

Quick Features

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Gain flexibility and control by enabling the centraliza-�on of labels and documentsDesign, automate, and print from anywhere, any�me while driving labels and documents from ERP, WMS, SCM or custom/homegrown systems

Support for product, container and shipment label standards assures compliance with strategic business partner and/or regulatory agency label requirements

High-speed TCP/IP Socket connec�vity with Lo�ware Print Servers result in the rapid processing of labelprint request and high label produc�on throughput

Translate label print request into device-specific printer control languange in order to deliver op�mal perfor-mance

Premier edi�on features advanced admin tools for increased control and lower maintenance costs

Mul�ple print request are queued for each targetprinter with full error recovery and guaranteed delivery

Delivering the Right Label to the Right Printer at the Right Time

Business Logic Filters

Fully integrate your SAP ®, Oracle ® or

legacy system and leverage business logic

to set up and make changes on-the-fly to

labels without requiring applica�on-level

programming or coding changes to

source applica�ons.

The Lo�ware Print Server delivers all of this func�onality and more. As the leader in Enterprise Lifecycle Prin�ng (ELP), we pride ourselves in having built the most advanced print server in the world. We con�nually improve our products so you can get on with improving your business.

Design Label Templates!

The Lo�ware Label Manager®

design tool comes standard with

every edi�on of the Lo�ware

Print Server® .

Achieving an op�mized enterprise labeling solu�on typically requires a print server that is “future proof,” i.e. it’s flexible, scalable, and easily integrates into exis�ng Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP),

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), or Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems–without disrup�on. It can efficiently automate business func�ons, commu nicate na�vely in almost any printer language, op�mize templates needed for compliance standards and allow real-�me visibility into a print network. It simply never fails.

The Lo�ware Print Server® allows full integra�on with enterprise applica�ons. It offers advanced business logic by providing you with flexibility, agility, and accuracy while also leveraging the power of na�ve thermal printer drivers and print languages. As a part of the Enterprise Lifecycle Prin�ng (ELP) solu�on, these Lo�ware Print Server benefits stand above the compe��on:

What is PSG?

Lo�ware prides itself in its dedicated

Professional Services Group (PSG) who have

a depth of experience to assist with your

toughest issues. Lo�ware offers system

consul�ng, analysis and configura�on

assistance training, best prac�ces

and more.

One Print Server for All Printers. Lo�ware Print Server provides support for leading printer languages as well as 600 printer models; transla�ng label print requests into na�ve printer language easily. Eliminate costly device-specific code and op�mize system performance by increasing speed in your labeling infrastructure and off-loading business-cri�cal appli-ca�ons burdened by resource-intensive barcode label prin�ng and RFID smart label encod-ing. No more searching for a par�cular printer model when crea�ng a new label–find the printer language your printer supports and start designing. Finger Print/Direct Protocol, ZPL2, IPL, EPL printer and languages are supported.

Simplify and Op�mize Label Template Design. Because a single label template can print to different printers, you gain the flexibility you need to op�mize mul�ple printer models. This reduces maintenance and overhead and intro duces agility to your prin�ng lifecycle. The Lo�ware Label Manager design tool comes standard with every edi�on of the Lo�ware Print Server.

Integrates Easily with Business-Cri�cal Applica�ons. Lo�ware Print Server links business-cri�cal applica�ons such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to the label prin�ng infrastructure. Lo�ware’s products support connec�vity to the broadest range of applica�ons including SAP®, Oracle , and other enterprise legacy systems. The Lo�ware Print Server delivers uniform control of the print process, from design through produc�on.

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LOFTWARE LABEL MANAGER®

Proven Industrial Strength Label Design and Prin�ngThe Lo�ware Label Manager is a label design and prin�ng package that facilitates customer and internal labeling man-dates. With it, you can create virtually any type of barcode labels. Low volume prin�ng can be achieved with one of the included ‘stand alone’ prin�ng modules. Labels created can also be used with the Lo�ware Print Server® for large-scale prin�ng and/or integra�on with Enterprise Resource Planning, Supply Chain or Warehouse Management Systems.

Ease of Use, Right Out of the BoxPrac�cal wizards and templates for configura�on, design and prin�ngMul�-document interface for edi�ng and viewing more than one label at a �meThumbnail and label preview modes that include actual data Range and On-Demand Prin�ng from manual entry or database output

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Design Flexibility

Text, paragraph, bar code, line/box, RFID and graphics fieldsMove, copy, edit, mul�level ‘undo’ and custom selectable zoom func�onsRulers and grids for design accuracyAlignment toolsVariable data fields in paragraph blocksMul�-up page prin�ng with user defined layoutsAutoma�c reforma�ng of labels to suit different printers

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Powerful Data Management

Support for ASCII files and ODBC databases Formula builder for real-�me data parsing and math ema�cal opera�onsSQL Assistant for one-�me use and saved queriesVariable graphics file retrieval for inser�ng picto-rial contentDatabase speed search with filtering capabili�esJavaScript Scrip�ng provides the capability to modify the informa�on displayed in any or all of the individual fields in a label. JavaScript scripts permit special data processing opera�ons to be performed on an individual label and are executed at label run-�me. Examples of JavaS-cript scripts include (but are not limited to) dynamic run-�me calcula�ons to change limited to) dynamic run-�me calcula�ons to change font size within a label field based upon the number of characters in the data; changing a field text from plain to bold font; rota�ng label fields and barcodes based upon the data derived during the running of a script; Julian date transforma�ons; check digit calcula�ons to verify barcode data; Boolean logic; condi�onal statements (e.g.,“if-then-else” expressions); and mathema�cal calcula�ons.

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Virtually Unlimited Label Content CapabilityExtensive barcode symbologies Imported formats: Zebra ZPL, Intermec IPL and Monarch MPCLImage formats: BMP, PCX, JPG, GIF, TIF, CAL and MACDownload and bitmap True Type fontsMul�ple languages (including Chinese and other Mul�byte languages) on the same label

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Advanced Server Management Means More Control. The Premier Edi�on of the Lo� ware Print Server features advanced administra�on tools that enable organiza�ons to centralize opera�ons for increased control and lower maintenance costs. Advanced management tools including proac�ve detailed print status, data repor�ng, and SMTP capabilites allow IT professionals to monitor their en�re network of printers and more effec�vely manage their label prin�ng environment.

24x7Support

Lo�ware offers 24x7 support to

minimize the risk and associated

costs of an interrup�on in product

labeling and to maximize your

return on investment.

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Administra�onCentralized sharing of labels, databases and graphic files by print sta�ons Audit file recordingLabel version historiesSecurity features for access control

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Technical SupportLo�ware backs its product offerings with a team of industry professionals dedicated to delivering outstanding technical support. Also available from the Lo�ware website are downloadable upgrades and documenta�on.

System RequirementsMicroso� Windows XP , Microso� Windows 2000, or Microso� Windows 2003 •

Label Compliance

The Lo�ware Label Manager includes label templates that serve as building blocks to speed the design of compliant labels. With the Lo�ware Label Manager, companies can readily build compliant labels that adhere to the product (retail unit), container (trade unit) and/or shipment (logis�cs unit) label standards established by Government Regulatory Agencies (such as the U.S. Department of Defense), Interna�onal Standards Bodies (GS1, EAN Inter na�onal, UCC, etc.), Industry Trade Groups (Automo�ve Industry Ac�on Group, Health Industry Business Commu-nica�ons Council, etc.), Third Party Logis�cs and Shipping Companies (FedEx, DHL, UPS, etc.), and Strategic Business Partners (the major automo�ve manufacturers such as GM, Ford, Honda, Toyota, Delphi; or the largest retailers including Wal-Mart, Target, Sears, JC Penney, etc.).

Printer Support

Direct, na�ve control of barcode and RFID Smart label thermal transfer and Windows printers; addi�onal printers supported as part of Lo�ware Print Server configura�onsLocal (serial, parallel, USB), LAN/WAN (TCP/IP) and wireless connec�vityOutput of cu�er, head temperature, print speed, forms offset, stock type and other printer control informa�onSupport for printers’ internal fonts, bar code and serializa�on capabili�esLo�ware Print Module available for stand-alone print-only sta�ons

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