Printing Label File Function

The label files (*.slex) created using SII Layout Editor can be printed using the library.
It also provides the function to replace text data, image data, or barcode data using the label file and print.
SII Layout Editor is software that can create label. Hereinafter referred to as the "app".
The app is available in the store.

Getting App

iOS or Android
By scanning a QR code below with the smartphone, redirected to the store and the app can be installed.

• iOS
  

• Android
  

• Windows
  By clicking on the URL below or inputting it into a web browser to go to the store, the app can be installed.
  https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9P5G2R1PS76W

Note

• "SII Layout Editor" can also be searched and installed in App Store, Google Play, or Microsoft Store.

Structure of Label File

The label file is the file where objects are mapped within the print area for the label.

Example of label file (*.slex)

(1) Precautions for printing the label file using the library

Printing the label file using the app may differ from printing the label file using the library. Verify the performance with your actual device in advance.
Note the following when printing label files using the library.

1. All object
   • The drawing object mapped outside the print area is not supported.
2. Text object
   • The "Serialization" is not supported.
   • When the same font as the app is to be used, add a custom font to the Xcode project. If the custom font is not in the Xcode project, the text data will be printed in the system standard font.
3. Image object
   • When the setting of dithering is set to "Burkes" or "Bayer", the "Floyd–Steinberg" is used in the library.
4. Barcode object
   • Among the barcodes supported by the app, the following barcodes are supported by the library.
     • CODE39
     • CODE128
     • UPC-A
     • EAN13
     • CODABAR
     • UPC-E
     • EAN8
     • PDF417
     • Data Matrix
     • QR Code
   • The "Serialization" is not supported.
   • The ratio of bar width setting is not reflected.
   • The barcode image created using the app and the barcode image created by the library may not become the same barcode image.
   • If the height of the barcode object is specified to be lower than the bar height using the app, the barcode will be reduced to fit within the object in the library and printed.
   • When the security of the PDF417 is set to "-1" using the app, it is fixed to "0" in the library and the object is drawn.
   • When the same font as the app is to be used, add a custom font to the Xcode project. If the custom font is not in the Xcode project, the text data will be printed in the system standard font.
5. Drawing object
   • When "Line Width" is too thin, dashed, long dashed, or double lines may be squished.
   • The drawing position of the drawing object may differ between the app and the library.
6. Contact object
   • When the same font as the app is to be used, add a custom font to the Xcode project. If the custom font is not in the Xcode project, the text data will be printed in the system standard font.
7. DateTime object
   • When the same font as the app is to be used, add a custom font to the Xcode project. If the custom font is not in the Xcode project, the text data will be printed in the system standard font.
      

Method for using label file

The printing method using the label file is described below.

(1) Print the label file as it is from the library

1. Print command example
   1. ① Specify label file
   2. ② Print label

(2) Replace the object data in the label file and prints

1. Print command example
   1. ① Specify label file
   2. ② Replace text data of label (text object mapID = 1)
   3. ③ Replace image data of label (image object mapID = 1)
   4. ④ Replace barcode data of label (barcode object mapID = 1)
   5. ⑤ Print label