Operator guide
Review a batch before requesting its labels.
Use a CSV or Excel file to supply the values for many labels. Check the column names, row data and copies per row before submitting the batch.
1. Match the file to the selected label
The first row contains field IDs from the label's generated inputs. They must match exactly, including case. Display captions such as “Part number” are not interchangeable with a field ID such as partNumber.
For the synthetic packing label used in this evaluation, a small CSV looks like this:
product;batch;partNumber;quantity
Precision bearing 6204;LOT-260926;BRG-6204;24
Precision bearing 6205;LOT-260927;BRG-6205;12The current CSV reader uses semicolons, including for pasted text. It splits the rows and cells directly, so quoted separators or line breaks inside a cell are not a supported CSV quoting format. Use simple cell values or an .xlsx workbook and inspect the result.
Excel input reads the first worksheet. Use .xlsx; the legacy .xls format is not supported.
2. Load the data in Print Center
Choose the label and configured printer, then open the batch tab. Paste the semicolon-separated text, choose a CSV file, or choose an Excel file. Review the displayed row count and data table.
The column summary shows which field each column matches and names columns it cannot map. Correct the file headers when needed and load the data again. Review required values and any row errors. The table is a data preview; review the rendered design separately with representative values.
3. Set the copies per row
The batch quantity control sets the same number of label copies for each row. Start with 1. In the example, the quantity column supplies the pack quantity printed on the label: 24 or 12. It does not control the number of copies.
Two rows with one copy per row request two labels. Two rows with three copies per row request six. The copy count is fixed after the first submission of that batch.
4. Submit and read the row results
Start the batch once. The interface reports submitted work and lists rejected rows with their reasons. It also summarizes returned job states. “Sent” means transmission or queue acceptance; confirmation depends on the target.
The batch panel does not provide a whole-batch cancel action. A separate job cancellation, where available, has its own state and connectivity requirements and cannot withdraw a label already produced.
5. Correct rejected input carefully
Within the current batch, correct rejected rows without changing the number or positions of rows, accepted row values or the fixed copy count. Submit the correction in that same batch: its row request keys are retained so already accepted work can be recognized.
“New batch” means new work
Starting a new batch gives the rows new request keys. Loading the same file into it can request the labels again. Use it only when you intend a new run.
A held or unknown delivery is a different problem from a rejected input row. Follow the recovery guide before requesting replacement labels.
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