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LABLPRNT.ZIP (version 3.0a; 08/20/04; 7,279 bytes)
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A WordPerfect 8+ macro that prints
one label or business card starting at any position on the sheet.
This is useful when you need an extra label or two for return
receipts, packages, multiple envelopes, file folders, etc.
To use LABLPRNT:
- Format a label or card with
Format, Labels. This will produce a single label or card on screen.
- TIP: You can record macros (Tools, Macro,
Record) to do this for your favorite label sizes, then assign
the macros to toolbar buttons, keystrokes, or menus. See here for more on this.
- Add text in the label or card
and play the macro, or play the macro and then add the text.
- TIP: Alternatively, you can specify a WordPerfect
document (.WPD) that contains just a single formatted and filled
out "master" label that you use frequently, instead
of having to format and fill out a label each time. Just add
the following command to the macro on a separate line, just above
the "Check if the document was formatted for labels"
section in the macro code. Be sure to edit the command to use
your path and filename (use quote marks, too), and follow
it with a hard return by pressing <Enter>; then click the
Save & Compile button on the macro toolbar to save the change.
[Thanks to Peggy Tabar for this tip.]
- FileOpen ("C:\wpdocs\MyShippingLabel.wpd")
Since the macro can start printing
labels from anywhere on the sheet, using it may help save label
stock by allowing reuse of the same sheet, especially if you
begin printing each time from the bottom of the sheet to minimize
paper jamming. See Disclaimer
below.
OTHER TIPS:
To print a full sheet with the
same text -- e.g., return address labels or business cards
-- use the author's LABLCOPY macro.
If you use LABLCOPY or some other
method to create a full sheet of labels or cards, then you can
easily print specific labels on the sheet. As Jack Waananen (Corel
C_Tech) says:
"Each label is a 'logical
page'. So just print the 'pages' you want after generating the
full page [i.e., sheet] of labels.
In other words, if your label
page is three columns by ten rows and you have already used the
first 17 labels, just print pages '18-' (no need to specify the
30 since the last page is assumed if no number is specified).
To print the fifth row of the
above labels, print pages 13-15."
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Important:
The author has used this
macro successfully with a Hewlett Packard LaserJet printers and
Avery label stock, reusing the same physical sheet of stock several
times until most (or all) labels were printed from it, with no
ill effects. The stock was stored in its original box between
print runs to keep it from curling or other damage, thus minimizing
the possibility of paper jams. In his opinion, you should always
store and handle label stock carefully, and always print from
the bottom of the sheet if you intend to reuse it. Loose labels
or torn paper backing, or exposed glue at the top of a partially
used sheet, might cause it to jam in the printer.
However, before you use this
macro or try to print multiple times on the same sheet of stock
you should be aware of the following disclaimer. If you do not agree with
the disclaimer, do not use this macro and simply delete it from
your computer.
Disclaimer:
The materials and any software
contained on this site are offered without warranty or guarantee
of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited
to implied warranties of merchantability, satisfactory quality,
fitness for a particular purpose, noninfringement, or those arising
by law, statute, usage of trade, course of dealing or otherwise,
and are provided on an "as is," and "with all
faults" basis. The entire risk as to the results and performance
of these materials is assumed by you. The author assumes no liability
whatsoever to you or any other entity or third party for any
special, incidental, direct, indirect, or consequential damages
-- including without limitation any damages to equipment, or
for loss of profits, for business interruption, for loss of data
or other information, or for any other loss arising out of the
use or inability to use these materials, techniques, suggestions,
or software programs, even if the author has been notified of
the possibility or actuality of such damages, or they are foreseeable.
Materials on these pages have been prepared with reasonable care
for educational and informative purposes. No representations
are made regarding the use or the results of the use of any macro,
suggestion, technique, or other material in terms of their correctness,
accuracy, reliability, or otherwise, and you are again cautioned
that you use them solely at your own risk. You are advised to
make backups of any important files before implementing any macro,
suggestion, or technique. Do not assume anything here is error
free.
The above Disclaimer also applies
to any communication the author may have with you. |
Barry MacDonnell's
To
quickly create print a full sheet of identical labels, see LABLCOPY.)