
Connecting Devices
Loftware Device Configuration Wizard
In Loftware Design Mode, choose File | Device Wizard. The Loftware Device Configuration Wizard is
displayed. This Wizard guides you through the device configuration process.
Step 1 - Choose the Device Number Family Model and Alias
Step 2 - Select Port Type and Port
Step 3 - COM Port Settings (Local Port Type)
Step 4 - Configuration Summary
Step 1 – Choose the Device Number, Family, Model and Alias
1. Click Next from the Device Wizard Welcome screen. From the Step 1 dialog of the Wizard,
choose a Device # from the drop-down list.You may choose any device number that is enabled
(not grayed out in the Device Configuration grid).
2. Select the device Family for the device you wish to configure.
3. Select the Model for the device.The list displays only the models or printer family drivers that are
supported by Loftware, or in the case of Windows Printers, only those printers that have been
added to the Printers folder in Windows.
4. Enter an Alias for the device, for example, “Shipping Dock #1”.Creating an alias is helpful, but
not required.
Note: The device alias is limited to 75 characters.
The following characters are not allowed when choosing an Alias name.
, ! * ““; < >
An _ (underscore) may be used anywhere but at the start of the name.
Duplicate Alias names are not allowed. Spaces are ignored when determining duplication. For example, Zebra
123 and Zebra123 are considered the same Alias.
5. Click Options to set up label and other options for this device. For printers, this is only necessary
if you are using a cutter or stock type other than the default for example.
6. Set the Device options (if necessary), click OK and Next. Step 2 of the Configuration Wizard is
displayed.
Related Information
For information on configuring RFID Devices, refer to the RFID section of this guide.
Step 2 - Select Port Type and Port
The Port Type refers to the Connection Types as described in this section.
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