This topic tells you how to use the method described under Printing Labels to create and print labels with the TTX 450 of Avery-Dennison.

1. Create the label: Use the design program Jetmark 32 of Avery Dennison to create the label layout. This program runs under Windows 95/98 and under Windows NT. As printer select the Avery printer TTX 450 12 dpmm in Jetmark 32.
2. Define the R/3 form fields: In Jetmark 32, define all those fields as "normal" input fields with constant text (not as database variables) that will later be filled with variable data from the R/3 system. Into each field enter the field name that will later be used in R/3 (for example, VBAK-KUNNR ) as plain text; this allows you to easily find the field in the print file created by the download. To "simulate" the size the field will have later, you can extend the field name to the desired size by adding any characters (for example, VBAK-KUNNRXXXXX ).

In some barcode fields, you cannot enter field names but only characters corresponding to the barcode type (for example, only digits). In this case, use a text constant that corresponds to the input data (for example, 01234567 for an 8-digit numeric barcode field).

3. Select fonts for text fields: For text fields with variable contents you can use only printer-internal fonts. For text fields with constant contents you can use either printer-internal fonts or TrueType fonts. During download, constant texts with TrueType fonts are transformed into bit patterns and stored in the print file, which enlarges them.
4. Insert bitmap graphics: You can include bitmap graphics (for example, company logos) into the label definition; during download, they are inserted into the print file. However, transform any colored bitmaps into black-and-white bitmaps before importing them into Jetmark 32.
5. Download the label definition into the print file: In Jetmark 32 choose File ® Print to transfer the printer commands in a print file. Select the field Print in file and enter path and file names for the file to be created. You can use Settings to set options such as "cutting the label at the end of the job" or "Blank label and cutting at the end of the job".
6. Upload the print file into SAPscript and insert the variables: Start the SAPscript standard text editor (Utilities ® SAPscript ® Standard text). Create a new standard text. Upload the label file using function Text ® Upload. As format choose ASCII . Save the file.

In the text, search for the variable fields you defined under 2.). Replace the constant text you entered there (for example, VBAK-KUNNR ) with the name of the actual variable as it is used by the print program of the application (for example, &VBAK-KUNNR&) . In the editor choose Edit ® Command ® Insert command to insert SAPscript variables (program symbols).

7. Adapt the SAPscript form: To print the label, adapt the SAPscript form you want to use. Choose Utilities ® SAPscript ® Form:

8. Create an output device: Define the Avery printer as Output Device in the SAP System.