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ZebraDesigner EssentialsVersion 3 User GuideProduct level: Essentials. Rev-2019-1P1108968-EN ZEBRA and the stylized Zebra head are trademarks of Zebra Technologies Corporation,registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. All other trademarks are the property of theirrespective owners. ©2019 Zebra Technologies Corporation and/or its affiliates. All rightsreserved
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Contents1 Typographical Conventions 72 Activating ZebraDesigner 8 2.1 Activating ZebraDesigner Online 8 2.2 Activating ZebraDesigner Offline 9 2.3 Deactivating ZebraDesigner 11 2.4 Activating and Deactivating over a Proxy Server 123 Introduction 17 3.1 Basic ZebraDesigner Concepts 17 3.2 Keyboard and Mouse Support 18 3.3 Options (Configuring the Program) 204 Workspace Overview 22 4.1 Landing Page 22 4.2 Object and Explorer Panels 23 4.3 Printer and Status Bar 23 4.4 Tabs and Ribbons 24 4.5 Design Surface 46 4.6 Document Properties and Management Dialogs 49 4.7 Context Menus 505 Label 53 5.1 Label Setup Wizard 53 5.2 Label Properties 56 5.3 Label Objects 60 5.4 Working with Objects 766 Barcode 78 6.1 Source 78 6.2 Barcode 78 6.3 Check Digit 79 6.4 Human Readable 80 6.5 Bearer Bar 80 6.6 Details 81 6.7 Position 81 6.8 General 82 6.9 Available Barcodes and Their Settings 83 6.10 GS1 DataBar Subtypes 95 6.11 1D Barcode Details 98 6.12 2D Barcode Details 99 6.13 GS1 DataBar Specifics 101 6.14 Maxicode Barcode Content 102 6.15 USPS Intelligent Mail Barcode Content 1037 Printing 105 7.1 Print Pane (Default Printing Form) 105 7.2 Printing Procedure 108 7.3 Optimize Printing Speed 109 7.4 Changing Common Printer Settings 110 7.5 Changing Dithering Options 112 8 Dynamic Data Sources 114 8.1 Variables 114 8.2 Special Character Shortcuts 1289 How To 130 9.1 Insert Characters with <#hex_code> Syntax 130 9.2 Insert Characters with Alt+
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2 Activating ZebraDesignerZebraDesigner helps you design and print labels on Zebra printers from your computer
There are two editions to choose from: l ZebraDesigner Essentials is free to use, and requires no activation. It offers basic label design features
l ZebraDesigner Professional is free to use for 30 days, then requires purchase and activation. It offers advanced features to help you design more complex labels based on fixed or variable data and also includes database and RFID support
2.1 Activating ZebraDesigner OnlineTo use ZebraDesigner Professional to efficiently design and print your labels, activate yourcopy to use all features. You need: l ZebraDesigner Essentials installed and running on your computer
l Your 18-digit license key, available from Zebra's online store or your Zebra software distributor
l An active Internet connection. To activate offline, read section "Activating ZebraDesigner Offline" on the next page
To activate ZebraDesigner Professional: 1. Open ZebraDesigner
2. Go to Home > Activate Key or File > About > Activate your license
l The ZebraDesigner Activation window opens
3. Paste in your 18-digit license key. You receive this key after you purchase ZebraDesigner
4. Type in your information
5. Click Activate
Your ZebraDesigner Professional is activated and ready to use
NOTE: You cannot activate your license key in virtual PC environments
To deactivate your license, read section "Deactivating ZebraDesigner" on page 11
To activate or deactivate your license using a proxy server, read section "Activating andDeactivating over a Proxy Server" on page 12
2.2 Activating ZebraDesigner OfflineZebraDesigner helps you design and print labels on Zebra printers from your computer. Touse ZebraDesigner Professional to efficiently design and print your labels, activate yourcopy to use all features
To activate ZebraDesigner Professional on computers without an internet connection, sendZebra your activation certificate to receive your license. You need: l ZebraDesigner Essentials installed and running on your computer
l Your 18-digit license key, available from Zebra's online store or your Zebra software distributor
l Another computer with an active internet connection
l A way to transfer files between your offline and online computers (e.g., USB Drive, internal email, networked location)
Open ZebraDesigner and go to Home > Activate Key or File > About > Activate yourlicense
1. Click Activate offline
l Paste in your 18-digit license key. You receive this key after you purchase ZebraDesigner
l Type in your information
2. Click Generate activation certificate. Copy or save your generated text
l Transfer your saved activation certificate to another computer with an active internet connection. Use this online computer to complete registration
3. Send your activation certificate to Zebra. There are two options: l Use Zebra’s self-service activation portal
l Email [email protected] and attach your activation certificate
4. When you send your activation certificate, Zebra emails you your license
l Transfer this license to your offline computer and paste or load your license
5. Click Activate your license. Your ZebraDesigner Professional is activated and ready to use
NOTE: You cannot activate your license key in virtual PC environments
To deactivate your license, read section "Deactivating ZebraDesigner" on the next page
To activate or deactivate your license using proxy server, read section "Activating andDeactivating over a Proxy Server" on the next page
2.3 Deactivating ZebraDesignerZebraDesigner helps you design and print labels on Zebra printers from your computer. Touse ZebraDesigner Professional, activate your copy to use all features
To deactivate ZebraDesigner on computers with an active internet connection: 1. Open ZebraDesigner
2. Go to File > About > Deactivate your license
l The ZebraDesigner Deactivation warning window opens
3. Click OK to proceed
l ZebraDesigner closes. Your ZebraDesigner Professional is deactivated and ready to use on another computer
To deactivate ZebraDesigner Professional on computers without an internet connection: 1. Open ZebraDesigner and go to File > About > Deactivate your license
l The ZebraDesigner Deactivation warning window opens
2. Click OK to confirm. Your computer tries to access the license server. Because there is no internet connection, continue offline
3. Click Deactivate offline
4. Click Deactivate License to generate your deactivation certificate. This deactivates your ZebraDesigner
l Copy or save your generated text
5. Transfer your saved deactivation certificate to another computer with an active internet connection. Use this online computer to complete deactivation
6. Send your deactivation certificate to Zebra. There are two options: l Use Zebra’s self-service deactivation portal to deactivate your ZebraDesigner immediately
l Email [email protected] and attach your deactivation certificate
l When you send your deactivation certificate, Zebra emails you your license deactivation confirmation
Your ZebraDesigner Professional is now deactivated on server and client side
NOTE: You cannot activate your license key in virtual PC environments
To activate or deactivate your license using a proxy server, read section "Activating andDeactivating over a Proxy Server" below 2.4 Activating and Deactivating over a Proxy ServerIf your company's internet connection uses a proxy server, use this procedure to activate ordeactivate ZebraDesigner
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is zebradesigner 3 essentials compatible with my format?
Compatible with formats created in ZebraDesigner version 2. ZebraDesigner 3 Essentials is a free version for basic barcode label design tools. You can download it directly from ZebraDesigner 3 Software: Support and Downloads web page. No license key is required, and you can use this software without restrictions.
What is the zebradesigner for developers free tool?
This free tool lets you develop customized templates to fit your specific use cases and Zebra printers. The software is backward-compatible with ZebraDesigner for XML v. 2, so you can open and edit your existing label templates. For additional information about the ZebraDesigner for Developers 3, please see:
How do i create rfid labels in zebradesigner pro 3?
Launch the ZebraDesigner Pro 3 and select Create a new label . Ensure to select an RFID printer to be able to use RFID options. Click the Next button. Configure the label size settings and properties and then select the Data tab to see the RFID options. NOTE The Data tab and RFID options are only available for ZebraDesigner 3 Pro version.