Printing in Arda

Arda generates three types of printable output: Kanban cards, shelf labels, and breadcrumbs. Each serves a different purpose in the physical replenishment system.

Before You Start

Two things must be in place before printing works:

At least one Kanban card must be created for an item.
Pop-up windows must be allowed for live.app.arda.cards. Arda opens print PDFs in new windows. If your browser blocks pop-ups, prints will silently fail. See How to Disable Pop-up Blockers.

Print Template Types

Template	Purpose	Media
Cards	Physical Kanban cards that travel with inventory through the replenishment cycle	Index card size
Labels	Fixed to shelves or bins to identify storage locations	Avery 8.5x11 sheet
Breadcrumbs	Restocking pointers showing where items belong when received	Avery 8.5x11 sheet

How to Print a Single Item

Select the item from the Items list.
Click the Print icon or button.
Choose the template type: Card, Label, or Breadcrumb.
A PDF opens in a new pop-up window.
Print from your browser’s print dialog.

How to Print in Bulk

Select multiple items using the checkboxes in the Items list.
Click Bulk Print.
Choose the template type.
The system generates a multi-page PDF formatted for Avery 8.5x11 sheets.
Print on the appropriate media.

Tips

Use Tray 2 on the HP 9135E for index cards and Tray 1 for label sheets. See HP 9135E Printer Setup.
Laminate Kanban cards after printing. Laminated cards survive being handled, dropped, and scanned for years. The Arda Quickstart Kit includes a laminator.
Print breadcrumbs for any item that gets restocked by someone other than the person who picks it. Breadcrumbs prevent misplaced stock.
Run a test print after loading a new tray to confirm alignment before a bulk job.