Creating a label mark using Adobe Illustrator

In this example, create a mark with a variable that is replaced with the computer's system time:

Create an insertion point on the artboard and then type:  Time: <Time>
Note: The text between the brackets is case-sensitive. It must be capitalized as shown. 

This step ensures that the text appears correctly in the final output:

With all the text selected, find the Character palette and set the kerning and tracking values to 0. 

This step ensures that the mark can accommodate the text that Pandora fills in for the variable:

Find the Document Setup dialog box, select Artboard, and type the desired mark dimensions in the Width and Height boxes.

This step ensures that the mark outputs correctly on a Prinergy system:

Reposition the text mark on the artboard so that it is flush with the left edge, select Show Rulers, and double-click the upper-left corner where the rulers intersect.

Remove all graphic styles, brushes, and symbols from the palette and delete all colors in the job other than White and Registration.

• In the Swatches tab, select all the swatches except White and Registration, click the trash can, and confirm the deletion.
• Repeat in the Graphic Styles, Brushes, and Symbols palettes.

Double-click the white swatch, and, in the Swatch Name box, type Registration. Do not use the default Registration color swatch. Pandora does not interpret this as a registration color.

In the Color Type box, select Spot Color.

In the Color Mode area, in the C, M, Y, and K boxes, type 100.