Printing a String of Labels (No Page Separation)

[Abslag]

I know this is the formula forum but you all are Champions and think someone out there can help. I am trying to print a string of Labels Using CR 8.5. The labels are on a roll so there is no page separation between labels. When I try to print the labels it will print 1 page worth on the labels, then a page off, and then back on. I would guess it has to do with page setup or something. Does anyone know how to make so it doesn't separate pages and make it print continually????

 

[Abslag]

Anyone????

 

[Abslag]

If it helps, I am using a Printronix 5204 Printer with 1.5 x 3" Labels.

 

[lbass]

I'm assuming you are using the mailing label report expert. Have you tried using the user-defined label option in the label tab? You can set the label width (3") and height (1.5"). With your label width at 3", you would then set the left and right margins to 2.75, to force only one column per page. You might want to start with 0 for both the top and bottom margins, and then play with them until you get a working result.

-LB

 

[Abslag]

lbass,
Thanks for your feedback, I was probably unclear above but don't know the best way to explain it. I have gotten that far so it is showing only one row. I fit 5 labels per page, I have the left and right margins adjusted so they fit properly, I set the top and bottom margins to "0" but when it prints, page one will be on the labels, page two will will offset by 1/2 of a label, page 3 will be back on the labels page 4 off etc... It is almost like Crystal is engaging a feed at the end of each page and advancing 1/2 of a label.
I am definitely all ears if you have any suggestions. (I agree, bad joke)

 

[lbass]

The issue is the page size set for the printer, where the printer does reserve some space at the top and bottom of the pages. You might be able to create a label report that skips every sixth label, but you would have to create this as a regular report and then force a larger space after the fifth label. The trick would be in determining the number of returns necessary at the bottom of the page and the top of the next page so that the labels stayed aligned. You would do this by creating two formulas, the first to replace the last detail field, e.g., zip code, and the second to replace the first detail line:

//{@zip}:
numbervar cnt := cnt + 1;
if remainder(cnt,5) <> 0 then
{table.zip} + replicatestring(chr(13),10) else
{table.zip} + replicatestring(chr(13),23)

//{@name}:
numbervar cnt;
if remainder(cnt,6) = 0 then
replicatestring(chr(13),5) + {table.name} else
{table.name}

You would use these instead of the corresponding field names in the appropriate detail section and you would have to format these to "can grow". Not sure how well this would work.

Before trying this convoluted method, you might want to read the FAQ on continuous feeding stationery that might help: faq149-984.

-LB

 

[Abslag]

Thanks for the help and the lead. I will do some research and see what I can figure out.