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      Printing Sample Labels (SLIC)

      This article explains how to create Sample Labels via the online platform C-sar and SLIC, also how to customize, share and print them.


      What is SLIC?

      SLIC stands for Secure Linked Coffee and allows for easy sharing and collection of sample information.

      SLIC enables Coffee Traders to create sample labels with unique QR codes containing essential sample information:

      • These labels can be easily shared with customers and stakeholders, promoting clear communication and transparency in presenting your coffee products.
      • Buyers can easily collect sample information in a spreadsheet or import it directly into their Cropster account by scanning the QR code with a smartphone or tablet.

       Learn how to share key coffee information with your buyers. 

      Creating Sample Labels 

      There are two ways to create Sample Labels: 

      1. Via the online platform C-sar
      2. Via SLIC

      The SLIC Label feature is only available for Lab accounts. 

      Via the online platform C-sar 

      Via the Samples overview page 

      1. Log in to the online platform C-sar.
      2. Navigate to Samples on the main menu bar. 
      3. Select the lots for which you want to create labels; a menu bar will appear at the top of the table.
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      4. Select Generate sample labels. 
      5. Your sample information will be exported to slic.cropster.com, where you can customize the label information before printing.

      Via the Green Inventory overview page 

      1. Log in to the online platform C-sar.
      2. Navigate to (Green) Inventory on the main menu bar.  
      3. Select the checkboxes next to the green lots you wish to sample.
      4. Select the More button located in the top right corner of the page.
      5. Choose the Create sample labels option. 
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      6. Your sample information will be exported to slic.cropster.com.
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      7. Click the Print button to print your sample label(s).

      Via SLIC

      1. Navigate to slic.cropster.com
      2. You will be taken to a form to enter information about your lots.
        Click "How does it work?" in the top right corner to learn how to quickly scan and import your samples into Cropster. You can use the scanner offline.
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      3. Click Create SLIC labels here. 
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      4. Select the information you wish to enter from the Customize dropdown.
      5. Use the +1 row button to create additional labels.
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      6. Once all information is entered, the Generate sample labels button will gray out.
      7. Click on the Generate sample labels button to submit. 
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      Customizing Sample Labels 


      After importing or entering your sample information into SLIC, you can customize your labels.

      A preview will appear on the left, alongside a toolbox for layout and sharing options:

      Shared information


      Customize the information you want to share under Shared Information:

      • Under QR code, select the relevant information to share; note that all checked information will be accessible upon scanning the QR code.
      • Under Label, you can choose the information you would like to have displayed on the labels.
      • Change the order of your information items by clicking on the DragAndDropIcon (1)-pngDrag and drop icon.
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      Customize label

      Access the Customize label tab to upload your company's logo and adjust the design:

      • Show labels: If you would like to only show the QR code on your labels, uncheck the box. 
      • Format: Choose your preferred format.
      • Size: Enter the Width and Height of your labels.

      Adjust the label size to match your printer's default settings. For more printing details, scroll down.

      • Alignment: Choose how the text should be aligned.
      • Data display: Choose how you would like to present the information.
      • Columns: Choose the number of columns.
      • Logo: Upload your company logo here by uploading the file from your computer. 
      • Widths: Alter the size of your logo and QR code.

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      Printing Sample Labels 

      SLIC is compatible with any printer.


      By following the steps below, you can print Sample Labels:
      1. Go to the Customize label tab in the toolbox. 
      2. Before printing, enter the Width and Height of your label according to your printer's default.
      3. Enter the desired number of labels to print for each sample, then click Print.

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      Congratulations! You are now ready to share your Sample information with your customers.

      Your opinion matters. If you have further questions, feedback, or concerns, please feel free to reach out by submitting a support ticket directly from support.cropster.com.