Paxar 6035 User Manual

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Monarch

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DOS-based

PATHFINDER

Ultra System

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Each product and program carries a respective written warranty, the only warranty on which the customer can rely. Monarch reserves the right to make changes in the product and the programs and their availability at any time and without notice. Although Monarch has made every effort to provide complete and accurate information in this manual, Monarch shall not be liable for any omissions or inaccuracies. Any update will be incorporated in a later edition of this manual.

©2001 Monarch Marking Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means, without the written permission of Monarch Marking Systems, Inc.

Trademarks

MONARCH®, PATHFINDER®, Ultra® and PATHFINDER Ultra® are registered trademarks of Monarch Marking Systems, Inc. 6035 is a trademark of Monarch Marking Systems, Inc. Paxar is a registered trademark of Paxar Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. TrueType is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Hewlett-Packard is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. CG Triumvirate and CG Triumvirate Bold are trademarks of AGFA Monotype Corporation.

Monarch Marking Systems, Inc. 170 Monarch Lane Miamisburg, OH 45342

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction..........................................................................................1-1

Features ...........................................................................................1-1

Terms to Know .................................................................................. 1-2

Label Sizes .......................................................................................1-3

How this Manual is Organized ............................................................1-4

Getting Started..................................................................................... 2-1

Using the Keypad and the Display....................................................... 2-2

Using the Function Keys.................................................................. 2-3

Using the Most Common Keys ............................................................ 2-4

Reading the Display........................................................................... 2-4

Entering a Sample Format.................................................................. 2-5

Printing the Sample Format ................................................................ 2-8

Using the Operator Data Entry Form ...................................................2-9

Sample Operator Data Entry Form ................................................. 2-10

Operator Data Entry Form Page 1 .................................................. 2-11

Operator Data Entry Form Page 2 .................................................. 2-12

Configuring the Printer.......................................................................... 3-1

General Options ................................................................................ 3-2

Toggle Backlight............................................................................. 3-2

Set Print Method............................................................................. 3-3

Set Date ........................................................................................3-3

Set Time ........................................................................................3-3

Set I2 of 5 Scan Lengths ................................................................. 3-4

Reset/Clear Formats ....................................................................... 3-4

Select Currency.............................................................................. 3-4

Set Supply Type ............................................................................. 3-5

Suppress Warnings......................................................................... 3-5

Format Header Options ...................................................................... 3-5

Generate Fmt Name........................................................................ 3-6

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Format Text Options .......................................................................... 3-6

Use Default Gap ............................................................................. 3-6

Use Default Color ........................................................................... 3-7

Set Default Color ............................................................................ 3-7

Use Default Character Rotation .......................................................3-7

Format Bar Code Options................................................................... 3-8

Use Default UPC Appearance .......................................................... 3-8

Set Default UPC Appearance........................................................... 3-8

Use Default Alignment.....................................................................3-8

Designing a Format .............................................................................. 4-1

Design Overview ...............................................................................4-1

Determining Format Data ...................................................................4-1

Determining the Print Area ................................................................. 4-2

Drawing Rough Sketches ................................................................... 4-2

Using Supply Layout Grids ................................................................. 4-3

Considering Field Types..................................................................... 4-4

Starting the Design Process ............................................................... 4-6

Placing Fields on a Format................................................................. 4-7

Defining Text Fields.............................................................................. 5-1

About Text Fields .............................................................................. 5-1

Entering a Sample Text Field.............................................................. 5-6

Printing the Sample Text Format......................................................... 5-9

Using a Combo Text Field ................................................................ 5-10

Entering a Sample Combo Text Field ................................................ 5-12

Printing the Sample Combo Format................................................... 5-17

Defining Bar Code Fields ......................................................................6-1

About Bar Code Fields ....................................................................... 6-1

Setting the Appearance ................................................................... 6-5

Setting the Density .........................................................................6-6

Entering Simple Bar Code Fields ........................................................ 6-6

Sample 1: Simple Fixed Bar Code .................................................... 6-7

Printing the Simple Fixed Bar Code Format ......................................... 6-9

Sample 2: Simple Variable Bar Code.............................................. 6-10

Printing the Simple Variable Bar Code Format ................................... 6-13

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About Combo Bar Code Fields.......................................................... 6-14

Entering a Sample Combo Bar Code Field ......................................... 6-15

Printing the Sample Combo Bar Code Format .................................... 6-22

Bar Code Specifications ................................................................... 6-24

UPC Bar Codes ............................................................................ 6-24

EAN Bar Codes ............................................................................ 6-25

Code 128 Bar Codes..................................................................... 6-25

MSI ............................................................................................. 6-26

Interleaved 2 of 5 Bar Codes ......................................................... 6-26

Code 39 Bar Codes....................................................................... 6-26

Codabar Bar Codes ...................................................................... 6-27

Code 93 ....................................................................................... 6-27

Defining Constant Text Fields................................................................ 7-1

About Constant Text Fields ................................................................ 7-1

Entering a Sample Constant Text Field................................................7-5

Printing the Sample Constant Text Format........................................... 7-8

Defining Line Fields.............................................................................. 8-1

About Line Fields ..............................................................................8-1

Entering a Sample Line Field (Segments) ............................................ 8-3

Printing the Sample Line (Segment) Format......................................... 8-5

Entering a Sample Line Field (Vectors) ............................................... 8-5

Entering a Sample Line Field (Vectors) ............................................... 8-6

Printing the Sample Line (Vector) Format ............................................8-8

Defining Special Fields ......................................................................... 9-1

About Price and System Date/Time Fields ........................................... 9-1

Entering a Sample Price Field ............................................................9-7

Printing the Sample Price Format........................................................9-9

Entering a Sample Date/Time Field ................................................... 9-11

Printing the Sample Date/Time Format .............................................. 9-14

Applying Data Edits ............................................................................ 10-1

Using Data Edits ............................................................................. 10-2

Printing the Format ....................................................................... 10-5

Padding Data ............................................................................... 10-6

Printing the Format ....................................................................... 10-9

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Extracting Characters ................................................................. 10-10

Printing the Format ..................................................................... 10-13

Stripping Characters ................................................................... 10-14

Printing the Format ..................................................................... 10-17

Extracting Characters from the Middle.......................................... 10-18

Printing the Format ..................................................................... 10-21

Inserting Characters ................................................................... 10-21

Inserting Characters ................................................................... 10-22

Printing the Format ..................................................................... 10-25

Make Into Price .......................................................................... 10-26

Printing the Format ..................................................................... 10-27

Make Into Shoe Size ................................................................... 10-27

Printing the Format ..................................................................... 10-31

Editing a Format................................................................................. 11-1

Copying a Format ............................................................................ 11-1

Editing a Field................................................................................. 11-2

Adding a Field .............................................................................. 11-2

Printing the Format ....................................................................... 11-4

Deleting a Field ............................................................................ 11-4

Printing the Format ....................................................................... 11-6

Modifying an Existing Field............................................................ 11-6

Printing the Format ....................................................................... 11-9

Changing Header Information ........................................................ 11-9

Printing the Format ..................................................................... 11-12

Deleting a Format.......................................................................... 11-13

Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 12-1

Troubleshooting Information ............................................................. 12-2

If You Receive an Error Message................................................... 12-2

Calling Technical Support.............................................................. 12-2

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Data Errors ..................................................................................... 12-3

Format Errors (1 - 99) ................................................................... 12-3

Batch Errors (100 - 199)................................................................ 12-5

Option Errors (200 - 249) .............................................................. 12-5

Online Configuration Errors (250 - 299) .......................................... 12-6

Check Digit Errors (300 - 324) ....................................................... 12-7

General Packet Errors (400 - 435).................................................. 12-8

Data Formatting Failures.................................................................. 12-9

Machine Faults.............................................................................. 12-10

Sample Formats ...................................................................................A-1

Item Pricing ......................................................................................A-1

Item Identification............................................................................A-12

Receiving/Inventory .........................................................................A-19

Using Fonts .........................................................................................A-1

Monospaced Font Magnification..........................................................B-2

Height Magnification .......................................................................B-2

Proportional Font Magnification ..........................................................B-3

Height Magnification .......................................................................B-3

Height Magnification .......................................................................B-4

Height Magnification .......................................................................B-5

Height Magnification .......................................................................B-6

Height Magnification .......................................................................B-7

Height Magnification .......................................................................B-8

Height Magnification .......................................................................B-9

Height Magnification .....................................................................B-10

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INTRODUCTION

The Monarch DOS-based Pathfinder Ultra Configurable printer lets you design custom labels to fit your needs. You can use the printer for a variety of applications.

♦ Print in-store merchandise marking labels to mark every item in your

store with scannable bar codes for increased data accuracy.

♦ Print shelf labels with the product bar code number, description, and

price.

♦ Print labels for restocking of merchandise. Just scan a bar-coded

product and the printer duplicates the bar code.

♦ Print warehouse carton labels for easy carton sorting.

Features

The flexibility of this printer also provides you with the ability to:

♦ Print a variety of tags ranging from .55 to 4.0 inches in length. ♦ Print numeric, alphanumeric, or special characters. You can print 14

fonts: monospaced or proportionally spaced fonts.

♦ Use 24 different bar codes. ♦ Print horizontally or vertically on the label. ♦ Design data entry prompts for the Operator. ♦ Scan bar codes. ♦ Select different currency symbols for International use. ♦ Print combination fields. This feature allows the Operator to enter data

once, and use it in multiple fields.

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Terms to Know

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Barrier bar

Baseline Bottom of the font.

Check digit

Fixed length bar code

Font The print style of text.

Format

Horizontal bar code or text

Human Readable characters

Intercharacter gap Default spacing between characters in monospaced fonts.

Monospaced font Font with fixed character spacing such as Letter Gothic.

Number system code

The horizontal bars above and below I2of5 bar codes used to ensure a clean scan and avoid partial scans.

A number added to a bar code ensuring that the bar code data is read accurately.

A bar code with a fixed character length: UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, and EAN-13.

The layout of data on a label. The format determines where and how data appears on a label.

Data that prints across the width of a label.

The characters that are visible such as a text field. Bar codes embed characters.

A number added to a bar code ensuring that the bar code data is read accurately.

Overlay

Pad Characters

Prompt

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The placement of one field over another such as a line on top of a price signifying a price reduction.

Characters that are added to the left or right of a field allowing you to fill in empty spaces when the entered data does not fill an entire field. For example, the Operator enters “23” and the format automatically adds zeros: 2300.

A message on the printer’s screen that tells you to enter/scan data.

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Proportionally spaced font

Quiet Zone

Segment line type A line type with a starting point and an end point.

Start/stop character

Variable length bar code

Vector line type A line type with a starting point, angle, and length of line.

Vertical bar code or text

Void Light area on a label in a bar code or text.

Font with variable character spacing – all characters have different widths. For example, an “i” versus a “w.” Proportionally spaced fonts include CG Triumvirate, CG Triumvirate Condensed, and CG Triumvirate Bold.

An area of white space required at the beginning and end of a bar code to allow scanning. Also at the beginning/end and edges of a label. Also know as non-print zone.

Distinct characters used at the beginning and end of each bar code symbol that provides initial timing references and indicates the direction of scanning.

A bar code of variable character length: I2 of 5, Code 39, Codabar, Code 128, MSI, PostNet, and Code 93.

Data that is rotated and prints down the length of a label.

Label Sizes

The printer allows you to print the following label sizes.

Supported Supply Widths:

1.20 Inches

1.50 Inches

2.00 Inches

NOTE: Most of the sample formats in this manual use 2” X 2” labels unless

indicated otherwise.

Call 1-800-543-6650 for more information about the various label sizes and label types available with this printer.

Supported Supply Lengths: .55 inches .785 inches

1.1 inches

1.5 inches

2.0 inches

3.0 inches

4.0 inches

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How this Manual is Organized

Chapter 1 Introduction

Provides an overview of the printer and terms to know.

Chapter 2 Getting Started

Chapter 3 Configuring the Printer

Chapter 4 Designing a Format

Chapter 5 Defining Text Fields Tells you how to design a text field.

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8 Defining Line Fields

Chapter 9 Defining Special Fields

Chapter 10 Applying Data Edits

Defining Bar Code Fields

Defining Constant Text Fields

Provides a checklist to get you started, keypad tips, and a sample format.

Tells you how set defaults for your printer and select print methods.

Provides instructions on how to determine the kind of data you want on a label and where to place the data.

Tells you how to design a bar code field.

Tells you how to design a constant text field.

Tells you how to design lines and borders.

Tells you how to design time, date, and price fields.

Tells you how to pad data, extract data, and insert it into another field.

Chapter 11 Editing a Format Tells you how to change a format.

Chapter 12 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Sample Formats

Appendix B Using Fonts Provides information about fonts.

Provides solutions to the most common errors and provides a list of all error codes.

Provides sample formats of various applications.

1-4 Introduction

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GETTING STARTED

This chapter tells you how to start using the printer and provides a sample format to show you how easy it is to create your labels.

NOTE: Before you begin, read the Equipment Manual that came with your

printer.

Use this checklist when creating a format.

✔ Load labels into the printer. ✔ Charge the battery handle. ✔ Configure the printer. Refer to Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer.” ✔

✔ Print and test your label. ✔

Create a format, which is the layout of your data on a label. Refer to Chapter 4, “Designing a Format.”

Prepare an Operator Data Entry form for the Operator. Refer to “Using the Operator Data Entry Form” at the end of this chapter.

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Using the Keypad and the Display

Your printer has an 8-line display and a 48-key keypad. This section provides tips on

♦ Navigating through the screens on the display ♦ Using the most commonly used keys.

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Using the Function Keys

The key combinations on the list below make scrolling and navigating easier.

Key Combination Description

f 1 Turns the backlight on the display on or off.

f 2 Sets the print method.

f 3 Select the currency symbol.

f 4 Battery Level Status

f 5 Exit

f 6 Set the supply type.

f <Home>

f <End>

f <PgUp>

f <PgDn>

Takes you to the beginning of a list. NOTE: If you have 11 formats, pressing f <Home> takes you to format 1.

Takes you to the end of a list. NOTE: If you have 11 formats, pressing f <End> takes you to format 11.

Takes you to the beginning of a list on the display. Pressing f <PgUp> again moves one full screen length up. NOTE: If you see options 3 through 10 on the display, pressing f <PgUp> takes you to option 3.

Takes you to the end of a list on the display. Pressing f <PgDn> again moves one full screen length down. NOTE: If you see options 3 through 10 on the display, pressing f <PgDn> takes you to option 10.

NOTE: See the Equipment Manual for information about using special

characters.

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Using the Most Common Keys

The keys listed below are the most commonly used.

Key Description

b Returns you to the previous screen.

g Moves the cursor the left and deletes the character on the left.

e Accepts your selection.

ç,è,é,ê

ç,è,

ç,

s Toggles between upper case and lower case/numeric.

fs Enters Caps lock.

f Ins

Scrolls left, right, up, or down through the options on the display. When your selection is highlighted, press e.

Left and right move the cursor inside an entry. When inside an entry, f data) and f data).

Toggles between overwrite mode and normal mode. In overwrite mode, when you type, it replaces characters.

ç moves the cursor to the extreme left (beginning of

è moves the cursor to the extreme right (end of

NOTE: See the Equipment Manual for more information.

Reading the Display

The icons listed below tell you what data entry mode you are in.

If you see You are in

F Function Key Mode.

é Upper-case Alpha Mode.

X Delete Mode. Pressing g deletes the current character.

L Caps Lock Mode.

NOTE: See the Equipment Manual for more information.

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Entering a Sample Format

Turn on the printer. You will see the Main Menu.

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format Enter Format Name

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ L

Enter Length of supply (55 – 400) (eg. 400 = 4 inches) > _ _ _

Select Supply Width

1. 1.20 Inches

2. 1.50 Inches

3. 2.00 Inches Select Type: Fld #1

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

2. Press 1 to create a new format.

3. Type SIZE. Press e.

4. Type 200 for a 2-inch long label. Press

5. Press 3 for the supply width.

6. Press 1 to define a text field.

Select Field Class

1. Simple Field

2. Price Field

3. System Date/Time

4. Complex (Merged) Numeric or

Alpha-Numeric Data? A/N > _

L Enter Max. Length

> _ _ _

7. Press 1 to define a simple field.

8. Press A (alpha-numeric).

9. Type 10 as the maximum number of characters

in the field. Press e.

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Enter Min. Length > _ _ _

10. Type 1 as the minimum number of characters in the field. Press e.

Enter Field Prompt > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

L Enter Fixed Data

Press ENTER if none > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

L Add fixed data

Before or After entry chars? B/A > _

L Enter Row #

> _ _ _ Enter Col. #

> _ _ _

- = Select Font = -

1. CG Trium 6.5 1000

2. CG Trium 8 pt 1001

3. CG Trium 10p 1002

4. CG Trium 12p 1003

5. CG Trium 18 p 1004

6. CG Trium 22p 1005

7. CG TrCon 6.5 1006

11. Type ENTER SIZE. Press e.

12. Type /TL for the fixed data. Press e.

13. Press A to print the fixed data after the entry

characters.

14. Type 100 for the row location. Press e.

15. Type 10 for the column location. Press

8. CG TrCon 8 pt 1007

9. CG TrCon 10p 1008

10. CG TrCon 12p 1009

11. CG TrCon 18p 1010

12. CG TrCon 22p 1011

13. LetGoth 6.5 1012

14. LetGoth 9pt 1013 Enter Height Mag for

this font (1-7) > _ Enter Width Mag for

this font (1-7) > _

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16. Select CG Trium 8 pt 1001. Press e.

17. Press 1 for the height magnification.

18. Press 1 for the width magnification.

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Set Justification

1. Left (L)

2. Right (E)

3. Center (B) Top of Field at:

1. Top of Supply

2. Left of Supply

3. Bottom of Supply

4. Right of Supply Select Edit #1

1. None

2. Make into Price

3. Pad Data Field

4. Extract Chars

5. Strip Chars

6. Extract from Mid

7. Insert Chars

8. Make Shoe Size

Select Type:Fld#2

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished Save current

format? Y/N > _

19. Press 1 for the alignment of characters in the field.

20. Press 1 for the field rotation.

21. Press 1 for no data edits. See Chapter 10,

“Applying Data Edits,” for more information.

22. Press 5.

23. Press Y to save the format. You return to the

Design Menu.

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Printing the Sample Format

After designing your format, print it to see how it looks.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration Select Format

to Print

- = Format Menu - = 01 SIZE

ENTER SIZE _ _ _ _ _ _

Printed: 1

1. Press b to exit the Design Menu.

2. Press 2 to print your format.

3. Select SIZE and press e.

4. Type XLarge. Press e. The label prints.

5. Press the trigger to print another label or press

b to return to the prompt and print a different label.

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Using the Operator Data Entry Form

After you create a format, fill out the operator data entry form. This form can be used as an instruction sheet for your operators to follow while they print labels. Record the data entry prompts that the operator will see when using the printer.

Follow these steps to record the data entry procedures.

1. Format Name

2. Supply Type

3. Supply Size

4. Purpose

5. Print Sample

6. Prompt

7. Response

8. Special Instructions

Enter the Format Name in the upper right corner of the form.

Enter information about the supply type the Operator must use.

Enter the supply size to use.

Enter the purpose of the label on the next line. For example, you can write standard label or 25% markdowns.

Apply a sample of the label.

Enter the first data entry prompt in the empty box at left.

Enter the response for the prompt. Continue entering prompts and responses until you reach the end of the format.

In the "Special Instructions" section at the bottom of the form, record any special instructions to the Operator. For example, you can tell them to load the labels for peel mode.

Blank forms are provided at the end of the chapter for you to copy.

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Sample Operator Data Entry Form

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Operator Data Entry Form Page 1

Getting Started 2-11

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Operator Data Entry Form Page 2

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CONFIGURING THE PRINTER

The printer’s configuration sets both hardware and software options. For example, you can set defaults for the printer to use during format design and printing. This chapter describes the configurable options.

To get started, go to the Main Menu. When you see:

-=Main Menu=-

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

-Config. Main Menu-

1.General Options

2.Fmt Header Optns

3.Fmt Text Options

4.Fmt Barcode Optns

1. Press 3. The Configuration Main Menu.

2. Select the option you want to configure.

Selections on the Configuration Main Menu are:

General Options Sets up the printer’s backlight, print method, date,

time, scan lengths for I2 of 5 bar codes, currency symbol, and supply type. It also deletes formats and turns off warning messages.

Format Header Options Sets up how you can identify the format you are

printing or editing.

Format Text Options Sets up the default settings for text fields during

Format Design.

Format Barcode Options Sets up the default settings for bar code fields

during Format Design.

NOTE: When you finish configuring the printer, press b until you return to

the Main Menu.

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General Options

To set miscellaneous options, go to the General Options Menu. When you see:

-=General Options=-

1. Toggle Backlight

2. Set Print Method

3. Set Date

4. Set Time

5. Set I2of5 ScanLen

6. Reset/Clear Fmts

7. Select Currency

Select an option (1-9).

8. Set Supply Type

9. Suppress Warnings

Toggle Backlight

Turn the backlight on or off. The General Options Menu remains on the screen.

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Set Print Method

Select Print Method

Auto Print 1 Label

Print Strips

Print Loop –Trigger

On-Demand Printing

On-Demand w/Limit

Full Auto

Auto Print 1 Label Prints one label.

Print Strips Prints a strip of labels, prompting the operator for a

Print Loop – Trigger Prints one label at a time, printing another at the press

On-Demand Printing Peel Mode Only. Prints labels one at a time,

On-Demand w/Limit Peel Mode Only. Prints labels one at a time,

Full Auto Prints a strip of labels at one time. Press b to end.

Scroll to select a print method (described below) and press e. The General Options Menu appears. Default: Print Loop - Trigger.

quantity.

of any key or the trigger. Press b to end.

continuing only after you remove the previous one. Press b to end.

continuing only after you remove the previous one. The software prompts the operator for a quantity.

Set Date

Current date is Thu 2-08-2001 Enter new date (mm-d d-yy):

Enter the date (with a four-digit year), and press e. If the date is correct, press e. The General Options Menu appears.

Set Time

Current time is 03:0 0:34.65p Enter new time:

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Enter the time (including a colon to separate the hour and minute). To indicate a.m. or p.m., include an a or p at the end. For example, 5:00p. 24-hour mode also works. When finished, press

e. If the time is already correct, press e. The General Options Menu appears.

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Set I2 of 5 Scan Lengths

I2 of 5 bar codes are used in industrial environments and contain only numeric data. This menu option specifies the two valid data lengths (number of digits) when you scan this bar code. See Chapter 6, “Defining Bar Code Fields,” for more information about I2 of 5 bar codes.

Enter I2of5 Scan Length #1 >_ _

Enter I2of5 Scan Length #2 >_ _

1. Enter the first length and press e.

2. Enter the second length and press e.

The General Options Menu appears.

NOTE: Both lengths must be an even number.

Reset/Clear Formats

Delete All Formats? Are you sure? Y/N

CAUTION: You cannot undo a deletion.

Press Y to delete all formats in the printer. Press N to keep the formats. The General Options Menu appears.

Select Currency

-Select CurrencyUS Dollars

French Francs

Spanish Pesetas

Belgian Francs German Marks

British Pounds

Euro

Swedish Krona

Danish Marks

Austrian Schilling

Japanese Yen

Scroll to select the currency symbol to use with price fields and press e. The General Options Menu appears. Default: US Dollars.

3-4 Configuring the Printer

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Set Supply Type

Select Supply Type

1. Paper Label/Tag

2. Fax Paper

3. Synthetic Label

Suppress Warnings

Suppress Warnings: Disabled Change? Y/N:

Select the type of supplies (1-3) you are using. The General Options Menu appears. Default: Paper Label/Tag.

Specify whether to display warning messages. Default: Disabled.

Press Y to enable or disable the option. Then, press e to return to the General Options Menu.

Setting Description

Enabled

Disabled

Warning messages will not appear on the display.

Warnings messages will appear on the display. This value is the default.

Press N to cancel and return to the General Options Menu.

See Chapter 4, “Designing a Format,” to learn about a case where you might want to suppress warnings.

Format Header Options

Format Header Options allow operators to select the format label they want to print and allow you to edit a format you have created. When you see:

Format Header Optns

1. Generate MPCL Num

2. Generate Fmt Name

3. Skip Desc. Prompt

NOTE: Generate MPCL Num and Skip Desc. Prompt are for future use.

Configuring the Printer 3-5

Press 2 to select Generate Fmt Name.

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Generate Fmt Name

Auto-Assign Format

Name for Menu? N

(Default = N)

Press Y for the software to automatically assign format names, or press N to prompt the operator for a name. The Format Header Options Menu appears. Default: N. When you assign a name, we recommend that you use a meaningful name that the operator can easily identify, such as “20% Sale.”

Format Text Options

To set options for text fields, you must go to the Format Text Options Menu. When you see:

-Format Text Optns-

1. Use Default Gap

2. Use Default Color

3. Set Default Color

4. Use Dflt Char Rot

NOTE: See Chapter 5, “Defining Text Fields”, for more information on these

options.

Use Default Gap

Value (0) in Text

Fields? Y

(Default = Y)

Select an option (1-4).

The gap is the number of dots (basic units of print) between characters. Press Y to use the default gap value of 0 in the formats, or press N to prompt the operator for a value. The Format Text Options Menu appears. Default: Y.

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Use Default Color

(0) in Text

Fields? Y

(Default = Y)

Press Y to use the default color for text fields, or press N to prompt the operator for a value. The Format Text Options Menu appears. Default: Y.

NOTE: You set the default color with the next menu selection—Set Default

Color.

Set Default Color

Sel. Default Color

1. Black –Opaque

2. White –Opaque

3. Black –Transpar.

4. White –Transpar.

Select the color (1-4) to you want to use. The Format Text Options Menu appears. For more information about font colors, see Chapter 5, “Defining Text Fields.” Default: Black -Transpar.

Use Default Character Rotation

Use Default Char.

Rotation (0) in

Text Fields? Y

(Default = Y)

Press Y to use the default character rotation (0) in text fields, or press N to prompt the operator for a value. The Format Text Options Menu appears. For more information about character rotation, see Chapter 5, “Defining Text Fields.” Default: Y.

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Format Bar Code Options

To set options for bar code fields, go to the Format Bar Code Options Menu. When you see:

-Fmt Barcode Optns-

1. Use Dflt UPC Appr

2. Set Dflt UPC Appr

3. Use Default Align

Select an option (1-3).

NOTE: See Chapter 6, “Defining Bar Code Fields”, for more information on

these options.

Use Default UPC Appearance

Use Default

Appearance (8) for

UPC/EAN Barcodes? Y

(Default = Y)

NOTE: You set the default appearance with the next menu selection—Set

Default UPC Appearance.

Press Y to use the default bar code appearance in UPC and EAN bar code fields (others use nonhuman readable only), or press N to prompt the operator during field definition. The Format Bar Code Options Menu appears. Default: Y.

Set Default UPC Appearance

Sel Dflt Appearance

1. No C/D or Num Sys

2. Number Sys. Only

3. Check Digit Only

4. Chk Dig & Num Sys

5. No Human Readable

Select a bar code appearance for UPC and EAN bar code fields. The Format Bar Code Options Menu appears. See Chapter 6, “Defining Bar Code Fields,” for more information about bar code appearances. Default: No Human Readable.

Use Default Alignment

Use Default

Alignment (L) in

Barcode Fields? Y

(Default = Y)

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Press Y to use the default alignment (L = left justification) in bar code fields, or press N to prompt the operator for the justification. The Format Bar Code Options Menu appears. Default: Y.

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DESIGNING A FORMAT

This chapter describes how to

♦ determine what kind of information to use in your format. ♦ draw a rough sketch of your label or tag using the Supply Layout Grid

before you create the format.

♦ categorize data into field types (text, bar code, price, etc.). ♦ select fonts to use in your format.

Design Overview

Before you create a format, you must design your label.

1. Decide which fields should appear on your label. See "Determining Format Contents" for more information.

2. Determine your label size. Labels are available from Monarch in a wide variety of sizes. Your application and the amount of data you need to print determines the supply size. Contact Monarch Marking for more information.

3. Draw a rough sketch of your label. You may want to draw several variations to see what works best. See "Drawing Rough Sketches" for more information.

4. Identify the field types that appear on your label. See "Considering Field

5. Decide which fonts you want to use. See "Considering Fonts" for more

Determining Format Data

Before you lay out your format, you need to make a few decisions. What data do you want to print on your label? For example:

♦ How large is your supply? ♦ Which fonts do you want to use? ♦ Do you want to include a bar code?

Designing a Format 4-1

Types" for more information.

information.

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Determining the Print Area

The print area varies, depending on the size of your supply. Below are the maximum and minimum print areas. Notice that the top edge of the supply exits the printer first.

Unit of Measure

English

Maximum Supply Size

Maximum Print Area

Minimum Supply Size

Minimum Print Area

200 x 400 183 x 365 120 x 55 109 x 46

(1/100")

NOTE: You receive a “field off tag” error if you try to place a field in the

quiet zone (non-printable area).

Supported Supply Lengths:

Supported Supply

.55 inches, .785 inches, 1.1 inches, 1.5 inches,

2.0 inches, 3.0 inches, and 4.0 inches

1.20 inches, 1.50 inches, and 2.0 inches

Widths:

Drawing Rough Sketches

As you sketch your design, you should:

♦ Identify the items you want on the label,

such as a price and bar code.

♦ Select a label size. ♦ Determine the direction of printing. ♦ Place items on the label roughly where

you would like them to appear in the finished design.

♦ Mark any areas that are preprinted on the

label, such as a logo.

As soon as you know what information to include on the label, and you have a rough sketch, you can use a supply layout grid to help you layout and size your label.

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Using Supply Layout Grids

Supply Layout

(Inches)

100

150

200

A supply layout grid contains measurement markers. These markers help you accurately position information on your label.

If you want to use supply layout grids, a copy is shown on this page. Make copies of this page for each of your formats.

4.0" = 400 350

3.0" = 300

250

2.0" = 200

150

1.0" = 100

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Considering Field Types

After you select a supply size, the next step in designing a format is to decide what information you want to print on the label. For example, you may want to print your company name, price of an item, and a bar code that combines information from other places. Everything you want to print falls into one of the following categories.

Field Type Field Class Description Examples

Text

Bar Code

Constant Text

Line N/A

Simple Price Date/Time Combo

N/A

Contains letters, numbers, or symbols you want to print.

Used for printing bar codes that can be scanned.

Prints fixed characters that print without changing.

Highlights or separates items.

For each field type, keep the following in mind:

Maximum field length

The maximum number of characters in the field. The number of characters depends on the font size, label size, whether you are using a check digit, or if the field is printed horizontally or vertically. If your data is a price, remember to include the currency symbol (dollar sign, Franc, etc.) in the length of your field. See Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer” for more information about setting a currency symbol. The range is 0 –

40.

Item number, item description, department number, price, date

Item or serial numbers, zip codes, information you do not want to have visible to customers

Company name or company address

Line marking out the regular price

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Font and Font Size

When working with fonts, you have three considerations:

♦ font appearance ♦ font size ♦ font spacing (monospaced or proportional)

See Appendix B, "Using Fonts," for more information.

Rotation

Row

Column

The rotation of your field or individual characters. Fields and characters can be rotated 0, 90, 180, or 270 degrees.

The horizontal line where printing begins. The number of rows available depends on the label size you use. You can begin a field at any row. However, towards the top and bottom of the label, you must make sure there are enough rows to print the font size or bar code selected.

The vertical line where printing begins. You can begin a field at any column. However, on the edges of the label, you must make sure there are enough columns to print all the characters in a field. Bar codes require a “quiet zone” (non-printing zone) on each side of the bars for scanning. The quiet zone is .10 inches per side. Fore more information about bar codes, see Chapter 6, “Defining Bar Code Fields.”

NOTE: All samples shown in the “Defining Fields” chapters are created

using 2.0-inch long by 2.0-inch wide supplies.

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Starting the Design Process

Turn on the printer. You will see the Main Menu.

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

1. From the Main Menu, press 1 to design

your formats.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format Enter Format Name

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ L

Enter Length of supply (55 – 400) (eg. 400 = 4 inches) > _ _ _

Select Supply Width

1. 1.20 Inches

2. 1.50 Inches

3. 2.00 Inches Select Type: Fld #1

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

2. Press 1 to create a new format.

3. Type UPCA for the format name. Press

4. Type 200. Press e.

5. Press 3 for your supply width.

6. Select a field type (1-5) for field 1.

♦ To define text fields, see Chapter 5, “Defining

Text Fields.”

♦ To define bar code fields, see Chapter 6,

“Defining Bar Code Fields.”

♦ To define constant text fields, see Chapter 7,

“Defining Constant Text Fields.”

♦ To define line fields, see Chapter 8, “Defining

Line Fields.”

♦ Select 5 when finished designing your

format (after all fields are defined).

Save current format? Y/N > _

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7. Press Y to save the format or press N to exit

without saving the format. You return to the Design Menu.

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Placing Fields on a Format

You must be careful where you place a field on a format to ensure it does not go off the format. There are two ways this can occur. You have placed the field

♦ on the format, but based on its maximum length, it may go off the edge.

This way causes the software to display a warning, which you can ignore. See Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer,” to learn how to suppress the display of warnings if you prefer to do so.

♦ completely off the format.

This way causes an error. You must redefine the field.

NOTE: Remember that the field can go off the format on any of the four

sides (top, bottom, left, right).

See Chapter 12, “Troubleshooting,” to learn about this error and warning.

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DEFINING TEXT FIELDS

Create a separate definition for each text field. There are two types of text fields:

Simple Contains data entered specifically for that field.

Combo (combination)

NOTE: If text falls on two lines, each line of text requires a separate

definition.

All samples shown in this chapter are created using 2.0-inch long by 2.0-inch wide supplies.

Contains data pulled from up to 10 other fields.

About Text Fields

Read the following information to become familiar with the prompts for text fields. Valid ranges for the prompts are listed as well as information about using text fields.

Format Name

Format Number

Format Description

Depending on your printer’s configuration, enter a name for the format. For more information about your printer’s configuration, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer.” The maximum number of characters for the format name is 16.

Reserved for future use. (Depending on your printer’s configuration, enter a number for the format. The format number range is 1 – 99.)

Reserved for future use. (Depending on your printer’s configuration, enter a description for the format.)

Supply Length

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The length of your loaded supply. Measure from the top of one black mark to the top of the next black mark. The standard supply lengths are: 55, 78, 110, 150, 200, 300, or

400 inches.

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Supply Width

Field Type Choices include text, bar code, constant text, and line.

Field Class

Type of Data

Maximum Length

Minimum Length

The width of your loaded supply. Choices include 1.20, 1.50, or 2.00 inches.

Choices include simple, price, system date/time, and combo. Price and system date/time fields are explained in Chapter 9, “Defining Special Fields.” Combo (combination) fields are explained later in this chapter. Simple fields are the most commonly used.

Choices include alphanumeric and numeric. Decide if you need letters or letters and numbers in your field. When selecting a font for your data, keep in mind that point sizes greater than 12 include only the following characters:

0123456789#$%&(),./@DFKLMPS\kpr

The maximum number of characters in the field. The number of characters depends on the font size, label size, whether you are using a check digit, or if the field is printed horizontally or vertically. If your data is a price, remember to include the currency symbol (dollar sign, cent sign, etc.) in the length of your field. The range is 0 – 40.

The minimum number of characters in the field. The range is 0 – 40.

ö¢£¥c

Field Prompt

Fixed Data

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Contains the prompt displayed during data entry. The maximum number of characters is 40.

In situations where the same data appears on all labels, you can enter the repetitive data as fixed data. The operator does not enter the data. The maximum number of characters is 40; however, each field has a maximum length defined, so the fixed data must be below that maximum.

Fixed data is stored with the format and automatically displayed with the prompt during data entry. Fixed data can also be added before or after entry characters.

An example of fixed data is the manufacturer’s code in a UPCA bar code.

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Row

The horizontal line where printing begins. For monospaced fonts, distance from the bottom of print area to the pivot point. The pivot point varies depending on how text is justified.

Column

Gap

For proportionally spaced fonts, distance from the bottom of print area to baseline of characters in field. The range is 0 – 365.

Baseline

The vertical line where printing begins. Type the column position for the field. The distance from the left edge of the print area to the pivot point is the column location. The range is 0 – 183.

Baseline

Depending on your printer’s configuration, enter the number of dots between characters. For more information about your printer’s configuration, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer.”

The gap range is 0 – 9. For mono-spaced fonts, the additional spacing is added to the existing inter-character gap. This is also true for proportionally spaced fonts, but the intercharacter gap varies with character combinations. Any number other than 0 affects your field width. Default spacing: Letter Gothic Bold 6pt 1 dot Letter Gothic Bold 9pt 2 dots All other fonts vary with each letter Use the default unless you want to create a special effect, such as P R I C E (additional character spacing) in a field.

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Font

attribute B

attribute O

The style of font for your format. Choices include CG Triumvirate Bold 6.5, 8, 10, 12, 18, or 22 point; CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed 6.5, 8, 10, 12, 18, and 22 point; and Letter Gothic 6.5 and 9 point.

Height Magnification

Width Magnification

Font Color

Line field not blocked out by transparent field using

Line field blocked out by opaque field using

Height magnifier for the selected font. Use a magnifier of 1 with proportionally spaced fonts, because characters lose smoothness at higher magnifications. The range is 1 – 7.

Width magnifier for the selected font. Proportionally spaced fonts do not have a set width. The range is 1 – 7.

Depending on your printer’s configuration, enter the color of the selected font. For more information about your printer’s configuration, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer.”

Solid black print should not exceed 30% on a given square inch of the label, or printhead life may be decreased. There are two types of field color overlay attributes:

Transparent The overlay field (text or constant text) does not block out or “erase” existing fields.

Opaque The overlay field blocks out or “erases” existing fields. Field placement is an important consideration when using field color attributes. If a line field is defined before the overlay (text or constant text) field, the line field is blocked out by the overlay field, depending on the overlay field's color attribute. If a line field is defined after the overlay field, the line field is not blocked out by the overlay field, regardless of the overlay field's color attribute. Choices include Black Opaque, White Opaque, Black Transparent and White Transparent.

Justification

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Alignment of the text within the field. Choices include Left (L), Right (E), and Center (B). Fonts 1012 and 1013 (Letter Gothic 6.5 and 9 pt) default to L (left), regardless of selection.

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Character Rotation

Depending on your printer’s configuration, enter the character rotation of the selected field. For more information about your printer’s configuration, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer.” Choices include Top of Field, Left of Field, Bottom of Field, and Right of Field.

The field or supply does not rotate, only the characters do. See “ABCD” in the example below.

Field Rotation

Data Edits

Rotation of the selected field. Choices include: Top of Supply, Left of Supply, Bottom of Supply, and Right of Supply.

Data edits are used on text and bar code (simple and combo) fields only. For more information about data edits, see Chapter 10, “Applying Data Edits,” for more information. Choices include: none, Make into Price, Pad Data Field, Extract Characters, Extract from Middle, Insert Characters, and Make Shoe Size. Only two data edits are allowed per field. Shoe size and price edits are not allowed for bar code fields.

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Entering a Sample Text Field

We will create a sample format, SIZE (2.0-inch long by 2.0-inch wide) and a sample text field, TEXT.

NOTE: This sample uses the

printer’s factory-set defaults. For more information about your printer’s configuration, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer.”

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format Enter Format Name

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ L

Enter Length of supply (55 – 400) (eg. 400 = 4 inches) > _ _ _

Select Supply Width

1. 1.20 Inches

2. 1.50 Inches

3. 2.00 Inches

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

2. Press 1 to create a new format.

3. Type SIZE for the format name. Press

4. Type 200 for the length of your supply. Press

5. Press 3 for the supply width.

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Select Type: Fld #1

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

6. Press 1 to define a text field.

Select Field Class

1. Simple Field

2. Price Field

3. System Date/Time

4. Combo (Merged) Numeric or

Alpha-Numeric Data? A/N > _

L Enter Max. Length

> _ _ _

Enter Min. Length > _ _ _

Enter Field Prompt > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

L Enter Fixed Data

Press ENTER if none > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

L Add fixed data

Before or After entry chars? B/A > _

7. Press 1 to define a simple field.

8. Press A (alpha-numeric).

9. Type 10 as the maximum number of

characters in the field. Press e.

10. Type 1 as the minimum number of characters

in the field. Press e.

11. Type ENTER SIZE. Press e.

12. Type /TL for the fixed data. Press e.

13. Press A to print the fixed data after the entry

characters.

Enter Row # > _ _ _

Enter Col. # > _ _ _

14. Type 100 for the row location. Press e.

15. Type 10 for the column location. Press

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- = Select Font = -

1. CG Trium 6.5 1000

2. CG Trium 8 pt 1001

3. CG Trium 10p 1002

4. CG Trium 12p 1003

5. CG Trium 18 p 1004

6. CG Trium 22p 1005

7. CG TrCon 6.5 1006

8. CG TrCon 8 pt 1007

9. CG TrCon 10p 1008

10. CG TrCon 12p 1009

11. CG TrCon 18p 1010

12. CG TrCon 22p 1011

13. LetGoth 6.5 1012

14. LetGoth 9pt 1013

16. Select CG Trium 8 pt 1001. Press e.

Enter Height Mag for this font (1-7) > _

Enter Width Mag for this font (1-7) > _

Set Justification

1. Left (L)

2. Right (E)

3. Center (B) Top of Field at:

1. Top of Supply

2. Left of Supply

3. Bottom of Supply

4. Right of Supply Select Edit #1

1. None

2. Make into Price

3. Pad Data Field

4. Extract Chars

5. Strip Chars

6. Extract from Mid

7. Insert Chars

8. Make Shoe Size

17. Press 1 for the height magnification.

18. Press 1 for the width magnification.

19. Press 1 for the alignment of characters in

the field.

20. Press 1 for the field rotation.

21. Press 1 for no data edits.

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Select Type:Fld#2

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

22. Press 5.

Save current format? Y/N > _

23. Press Y to save the format. You return to the

Design Menu.

♦ To print the format, see “Printing the Sample Text Format.” ♦ To define a combo (combination) text field, see “Using a Combo Text

Field,” for more information.

♦ To define bar code fields, see Chapter 6, “Defining Bar Code Fields.” ♦ To define constant text fields, see Chapter 7, “Defining Constant Text

Fields.”

♦ To define line fields, see Chapter 8, “Defining Line Fields.”

Printing the Sample Text Format

After designing your format, print it to see how it looks.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

1. Press b to exit the Design Menu.

2. Press 2 to print your format.

Select Format to Print

3. Select SIZE and press e.

- = Format Menu - = 01 SIZE

ENTER SIZE _ _ _ _ _ _

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4. Type XLarge. Press e. The label

prints.

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Printed: 1

5. Press the trigger to print another label or

press b to return to the prompt and print a different label.

This sample prints the following label.

Using a Combo Text Field

Combo (combination) fields pull data from other fields (text or bar code), eliminating the data from being entered by an operator more than once. These are also known as merged fields. Each combo field can pull data from up to 10 different fields. Combo fields have three parameters:

Field Number

Starting Position

Number of Digits to use

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Field number from which data is copied. For example, 3 is field #3.

Position number in the source field of the first character to be copied. Character positions are numbered 1 to 99, starting from the left. For example, 1 is the character in the first position to be copied.

Number of characters to copy. The range is 1 to 99. For example, 3 copies three characters. In cases where the source field is shorter than the combo field, you have the option of filling (padding) data from the left or right or none. You are also prompted for the fill character.

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Fill Direction

one part of tag to the other.

Fill Character Specifies which character to use for filling a field.

Specifies whether to fill a short source field from the left, right, or not fill the field. For example, if the source field only contains 5 characters, but the combo field contains 10, you can fill the field from the left or right with zeroes or another character.

An example of using text fields to create a combo text field can be seen in multi-part tags. If you need a two-part identical tag, use combo text fields to mirror the data. The operator only has to answer the prompts one time for both tags.

Use combo fields to copy data from

NOTE: When creating your combo field, remember

that lines and constant text fields do not count as fields, even though they appear in the list as fields when editing a format.

For example, the constant text field, “Pretzels,” does not count as field 01, the bar code field is field 01, if the fields were defined in this order: pretzels, bar code, combo field (for human readable), and price field.

NOTE: You will receive an error or unexpected data

may print in the combo field if you use the wrong field number.

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Entering a Sample Combo Text Field

To use a combo field, you must already have created the field(s) you want to copy or use data from.

We will create a sample format COMBO (2.0-inch long by 2.0-inch wide) that includes a text field (SIZE), and then create a combo text field (COPY) that copies the data from SIZE.

NOTE: This sample uses the printer’s factory-set defaults. For more

information about your printer’s configuration, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer.”

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format Enter Format Name

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ L

Enter Length of supply (55 – 400) (eg. 400 = 4 inches) > _ _ _

Select Supply Width

1. 1.20 Inches

2. 1.50 Inches

3. 2.00 Inches Select Type: Fld #1

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

2. Press 1 to create a new format.

3. Type COMBO for the format name. Press

4. Type 200 for the length of your supply. Press

5. Press 3 for the supply width.

6. Press 1 to define a text field.

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Select Field Class

1. Simple Field

2. Price Field

3. System Date/Time

4. Combo (Merged) Numeric or

Alpha-Numeric Data? A/N > _

L Enter Max. Length

> _ _ _

Enter Min. Length > _ _ _

Enter Field Prompt > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

L Enter Fixed Data

Press ENTER if none > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

L Enter Row #

> _ _ _

7. Press 1 to define a simple field.

8. Press A (alpha-numeric).

9. Type 10 as the maximum number of

characters in the field. Press e.

10. Type 1 as the minimum number of characters

in the field. Press e.

11. Type ENTER SIZE. Press e.

12. Press e for no fixed data.

13. Type 100 for the row location. Press e.

Enter Col. # > _ _ _

14. Type 10 for the column location. Press

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- = Select Font = -

1. CG Trium 6.5 1000

2. CG Trium 8 pt 1001

3. CG Trium 10p 1002

4. CG Trium 12p 1003

5. CG Trium 18 p 1004

6. CG Trium 22p 1005

7. CG TrCon 6.5 1006

8. CG TrCon 8 pt 1007

9. CG TrCon 10p 1008

10. CG TrCon 12p 1009

11. CG TrCon 18p 1010

12. CG TrCon 22p 1011

13. LetGoth 6.5 1012

14. LetGoth 9pt 1013 Enter Height Mag for

this font (1-7) > _ Enter Width Mag for

this font (1-7) > _ Set Justification

1. Left (L)

2. Right (E)

3. Center (B) Top of Field at:

1. Top of Supply

2. Left of Supply

3. Bottom of Supply

4. Right of Supply

15. Select CG Trium 8 pt 1001. Press e.

16. Press 1 for the height magnification.

17. Press 1 for the width magnification.

18. Press 1 for the alignment of characters in

the field.

19. Press 1 for the field rotation.

Select Edit #1

1. None

2. Make into Price

3. Pad Data Field

4. Extract Chars

5. Strip Chars

6. Extract from Mid

7. Insert Chars

20. Press 1 for no data edits.

8. Make Shoe Size Select Type:Fld#2

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

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21. Press 1 to define your other text field.

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Select Field Class

1. Simple Field

2. Price Field

3. System Date/Time

4. Combo (Merged)

22. Press 4 to define a combo field.

Enter Max. Length > _ _ _

Enter Min. Length > _ _ _

For Combo Fields Enter up to 10 User Field sources. (Press key) _

Enter Field# (First is Fld One) (ENTER when done) > _ _

Enter Start Position (First is One) > _ _ _

Enter # of Chars > _ _ _

Enter Field# (First is Fld One) (ENTER when done) > _ _

Enter Fill Direction for short Source Fields: 1 Fill from Left 2 Fill from Right 3 Do not Fill

23. Type 10 as the maximum number of

characters in the field. Press e.

24. Type 1 as the minimum number of characters

in the field. Press e.

25. Press any key to continue.

26. Type 1. Press e.

27. Type 1. Press e.

28. Type 6. Press e.

29. Press e to continue.

30. Press 1 to fill the field from the left.

Enter Fill Character for source fields: _

Enter Fixed Data Press ENTER if none > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

31. Type a dash (-).

32. Press e for no fixed data.

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Enter Row # > _ _ _

33. Type 100 for the row location. Press e.

Enter Col. # > _ _ _

- = Select Font = -

1. CG Trium 6.5 1000

2. CG Trium 8 pt 1001

3. CG Trium 10p 1002

4. CG Trium 12p 1003

5. CG Trium 18 p 1004

6. CG Trium 22p 1005

7. CG TrCon 6.5 1006

8. CG TrCon 8 pt 1007

9. CG TrCon 10p 1008

10. CG TrCon 12p 1009

11. CG TrCon 18p 1010

12. CG TrCon 22p 1011

13. LetGoth 6.5 1012

14. LetGoth 9pt 1013 Enter Height Mag for

this font (1-7) > _ Enter Width Mag for

this font (1-7) > _ Set Justification

1. Left (L)

2. Right (E)

3. Center (B)

34. Type 90 for the column location. Press

35. Select CG Trium 8 pt 1001. Press e.

36. Press 1 for the height magnification.

37. Press 1 for the width magnification.

38. Press 1 for the alignment of characters in

the field.

Top of Field at:

1. Top of Supply

2. Left of Supply

3. Bottom of Supply

4. Right of Supply Select Edit #1

1. None

2. Make into Price

3. Pad Data Field

4. Extract Chars

5. Strip Chars

6. Extract from Mid

7. Insert Chars

39. Press 1 for the field rotation.

40. Press 1 for no data edits.

8. Make Shoe Size

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Select Type:Fld#3

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished Save current

format? Y/N > _

41. Press 5.

42. Press Y to save the format. You return to the

Design Menu.

Printing the Sample Combo Format

After designing your format, print it to see how it looks.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration Select Format

to Print

- = Format Menu - = 01 COMBO 02 SIZE

1. Press b to exit the Design Menu.

2. Press 2 to print your format.

3. Select COMBO and press e.

ENTER SIZE _ _ _ _ _ _

Printed: 1

4. Type Small. Press e. The label prints.

5. Press the trigger to print another label or

press b to return to the prompt and print a different label.

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This sample prints the following label.

character

Combo field is filled on the left with the -

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DEFINING BAR CODE FIELDS

Create a separate definition for each bar code field. There are two types of bar code fields:

Simple Contains data entered specifically for that field.

Combo (combination)

See ”Bar Code Specifications” for information about each bar code that can be used with these bar code field types.

Contains data pulled from up to 10 other fields.

About Bar Code Fields

Read the following information to become familiar with the prompts for bar code fields. Ranges for the prompts are listed as well as more information about using bar code fields.

Format Name

Format Number

Format Description

Reserved for future use. (Depending on your printer’s

configuration, enter a number for the format. The format

number range is 1 – 99.)

Reserved for future use. (Depending on your printer’s

configuration, enter a description for the format.)

Supply Width

Field Type Choices include: text, bar code, constant, and line.

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The width of your loaded supply. Choices include

1.20 inches, 1.50 inches, and 2.00 inches.

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Bar Code Type

Field Class

Field Prompt

Using Fixed Data

Choices include: UPC-A, UPC-E, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39 (with no check digit), Codabar, EAN-8, EAN-13, Code 128, MSI, UPC-A +2, UPC-A +5, UPC-E +2, UPC-E +5, EAN-8 +2, EAN-8 +5, EAN13 +2, EAN-13 +5, Code 93, Code 39-Mod 43, UPC-A & Price CD, EAN-13 & Price CD, and I2 of 5 with Barrier Bar.

Choices include simple, price, system date/time, and combo. For bar codes, select either simple or combo. Combo (combination) fields are explained later in this chapter. Simple fields are the most commonly used.

Contains the prompt displayed during data entry. The maximum number of characters is 20.

Fixed data is stored with the format and automatically displayed with the prompt during data entry. Fixed data can also be added before or after entry characters.

An example of fixed data is the manufacturer’s code in a UPC-A bar code.

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Row

Balanced Fields

Distance from the bottom of print area to the pivot point of the field. The pivot point varies, depending on how the field is justified. Pivot points:

Left/Center/Right-Justified Fields

End-Justified Fields

Remember to include text or numbers that may appear with the bar code for the row measurement.

Column

Density

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The vertical line where printing begins. Type the column position for the field. The distance from the left edge of the print area to the pivot point is the column location. The range is 0 – 183.

Allow a minimum of 1/10 inch between the scan edge of bar code and label edges or other data.

The density of the bar code. The possible values vary by the bar code selected.

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Bar Height

Appearance

Justification

Field Rotation

Height of the bar code in 1/100 inches. For example, 100 = 1 inch. The value is dependent on the length of the label used. The minimum value is

Depending on your printer’s configuration, enter the appearance of the bar code (UPC and EAN family only). For more information about your printer’s configuration, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer.” See ”Setting the Appearance” for information about the appearance choices.

Depending on your printer’s configuration, enter an alignment for the field. For more information about your printer’s configuration, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer.” Choices include Left (L), Right (E), and Center (B).

Rotation of the selected field. Choices include: Top of Supply, Left of Supply, Bottom of Supply, and Right of Supply.

Left/Center/Right-Justified Fields

Balanced Fields

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End-Justified Fields

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Number System

Check Digit

Data Edits

Only two data edits are allowed per field. Data edits are used on text and bar code (simple and combo) fields only. For more information about data edits, see Chapter 10, “Applying Data Edits,” for more information. Choices include: none, Make into Price, Pad Data Field, Extract Characters, Extract from Middle, Insert Characters, and Make Shoe Size.

NOTE: Make Shoe size and Make into Price are not allowed for bar code

fields.

Setting the Appearance

UPC and EAN bar codes only. The appearance of the bar code is the combination of number system and/or check digits shown with the bar code. You are prompted for the appearance during format creation, unless the configuration specifies to use the default. The number system appears on the left and the check digit appears on the right.

NOTE: The appearance that prints does not change unless you redefine the

field. You cannot change only the configuration and have the printing change.

Following are the appearance options.

No C/D or Num Sys

Number Sys Only

Check Digit Only

Complete HR Text (human-readable)

No Human Readable

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Setting the Density

The density is the amount of data per unit length in a bar code. Generally, you measure the density in characters per inch or as percentages of the nominal size. Density values vary by bar code. The following table lists these values.

Bar Code Density Values

UPC and EAN 80% and 120%

Interleaved 2 of 5 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.3, 6.0, 7.1, 8.3, 9.1, 10.6, 12.0, and 13.7

Code 39 – no c/d 1.3, 1.7, 2.8, 3.3, 3.7, 4.0, 6.0, 6.6, and 12.0.

Codabar 2.0, 2.9, 4.3, 4.7, 7.7, 8.4, and 9.6

Code 128 3.5/7.0, 4.4/8.7, 5.8/11.7, and 8.7/17.5

MSI 4.0, 5.3, and 6.9

Code 93 3.6, 4.3, 5.3, 7.1, and 10.7

Code 39 – Mod43 1.3, 1.7, 2.8, 3.3, 3.7, 4.0, 6.0, 6.6, and 12.0

I2of5 – Barrier Bar 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.3, 6.0, 7.1, 8.3, 9.1, 10.6, 12.0 and 13.7

Entering Simple Bar Code Fields

Follow the steps to create sample bar code fields.

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Sample 1: Simple Fixed Bar Code

The following procedure creates a UPC-A bar code on a 2.0-inch long by

2.0-inch wide supply. NOTE: This sample uses the printer’s factory-set defaults. For more

information about your printer’s configuration, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer.”

-=Main Menu=-

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

-=Design Menu=-

1.Create New Format

2.Edit Old Format

3.Copy Format

4.Delete Format Enter Format Name

>_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ L

Enter Length of Supply (55-400) (eg.400 = 4 inches) >_ _ _

Select Supply Width

1. 1.20 Inches

2. 1.50 Inches

3. 2.00 Inches Select Type: Fld #1

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

1. From the Main Menu, press 1.

2. Press 1 to create a new format.

3. Type UPCA for the format name. Press

4. Type 200 for the length of your supply. Press

5. Press 3 for the supply width.

6. Press 2 to define a bar code field.

-=Select Bar Code=-

1. UPC-A

2. UPC-E

3. Interleaved2of5

4. Code 39 –no c/d

5. Codabar

6. EAN-8

7. EAN-13

7. Press 1 for UPC-A.

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Select Field Class

1. Simple Field

2. Price Field

3. System Date/Time

4. Combo (Merged)

8. Press 1 to define a simple field.

Enter Field Prompt _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

L Enter Fixed Data

Press ENTER if none > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

L Enter Row #

> _ _ _ Enter Col. #

> _ _ _

Enter Density

1. 80/ 2. 120 >_

Enter Bar Height (Units = Inch/100) > _ _ _

Top of Field at:

1. Top of Supply

2. Left of Supply

3. Bottom of Supply

4. Right of Supply

9. Type “SCAN UPC#.” Press e.

10. Press e for no fixed data.

11. Type 80 for the row location. Press e.

12. Type 15 for the column location. Press

13. Press 1 for the density (80%).

14. Type 40 for the bar code height (.4”). Press

15. Type 1 for the field rotation.

Select Edit #1

1. (None)

2. Make into Price

3. Pad Data Field

4. Extract Chars

5. Strip Chars

6. Extract from Mid

7. Insert Chars

16. Press e for no edits.

8. Make Shoe Size

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Select Type:Fld #2

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished Save current

format? Y/N > _

17. Press 5.

18. Press Y to save the format. You return to the

Design Menu.

♦ To print the format, see ”Printing the Simple Fixed Bar Code Format” ♦ To define a combo (combination) bar code field, see “Entering a Sample

Combo Bar Code Field” for more information.

♦ To define text fields, see Chapter 5, “Defining Text Fields.” ♦ To define constant text fields, see Chapter 7, “Defining Constant Text

Fields.”

♦ To define line fields, see Chapter 8, “Defining Line Fields.”

Printing the Simple Fixed Bar Code Format

After designing your format, print it to see how it looks.

-=Design Menu=-

1.Create New Format 2,Edit Old Format

3.Copy Format

4.Delete Format

1. Press b to exit the Design Menu.

-=Main Menu=-

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration Select Format

to Print

2. Press 2 to print your format.

3. Select UPCA. Press e.

-=Format Menu=01 UPCA

SCAN UPC# _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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4. Type 028028796302. Press e. The

label prints.

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Printed : 1

5. Press the trigger to print another label or

press b to return to the prompt and print another label.

This sample prints the following label.

Sample 2: Simple Variable Bar Code

The following procedure creates a Code 128 bar code on a 2.0-inch long by

2.0-inch wide supply. NOTE: This sample uses the printer’s factory-set defaults. For more

information about your printer’s configuration, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer.”

-=Main Menu=-

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

-=Design Menu=-

1.Create New Format 2,Edit Old Format

3.Copy Format

4.Delete Format Enter Format Name

>_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ L

Enter Length of Supply (55-400) (eg.400 = 4 inches) >_ _ _

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1. From the Main Menu, press 1.

2. Press 1 to create a new format.

3. Type CODE128 for the format name. Press

4. Type 200 for the length of your supply. Press

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Select Supply Width

1. 1.20 Inches

2. 1.50 Inches

3. 2.00 Inches

5. Press 3 for the supply width.

Select Type: Fld #1

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

-=Select Bar Code=-

1. UPC-A

2. UPC-E

3. Interleaved2of5

4. Code 39 –no c/d

5. Codabar

6. EAN-8

7. EAN-13

8. Code 128

9. MSI

10. UPC-A +2

11. UPC-A +5

12. UPC-E +2

13. UPC-E +5

14. EAN-8 +2

15. EAN-8 +5

16. EAN-13 +2

17. EAN-13 +5

23. Code 93

40. Code 39 –Mod 43

41. UPCA & Price CD

44. EAN-13 & Price CD

50. I2of5 – Barr. Bar

6. Press 2 to define a bar code field.

7. Press 8 for Code 128.

Select Field Class

1. Simple Field

2. Price Field

3. System Date/Time

4. Combo (Merged) Numeric or

Alpha-Numeric Data? A/N >_ L

Enter Max. Length >_ _ _

8. Press 1 to define a simple field.

9. Press N to specify numeric data.

10. Type 10 as the maximum number of

characters in the field. Press e.

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Enter Min. Length >_ _ _

Enter Field Prompt _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

L Enter Fixed Data

Press ENTER if none > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

L Enter Row #

> _ _ _ Enter Col. #

> _ _ _

-=Select Density=-

3.5/7.0 CPI 5 dots

4.4/8.7 CPI 4 dots

5.8/11.7 CPI 3 dots

8.7/17.5 CPI 2 dots Enter Bar Height

(Units = Inch/100) > _ _ _

11. Type 10 as the minimum number of

characters in the field. Press e.

12. Type “SCAN DATA.” Press e.

13. Press e for no fixed data.

14. Type 80 for the row location. Press e.

15. Type 15 for the column location. Press

16. Select 8.7/17.5 characters per inch.

17. Type 40 for the bar code height (.4”). Press

Top of Field at:

1. Top of Supply

2. Left of Supply

3. Bottom of Supply

4. Right of Supply Select Edit #1

1. (None)

2. Make into Price

3. Pad Data Field

4. Extract Chars

5. Strip Chars

6. Extract from Mid

7. Insert Chars

8. Make Shoe Size

18. Type 1 for the field rotation.

19. Press e for no edits.

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Select Type:Fld #2

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished Save current

format? Y/N > _

20. Press 5.

21. Press Y to save the format. You return to the

Design Menu.

♦ To print the format, see ”Printing the Simple Variable Bar Code Format.” ♦ To define a combo (combination) bar code field, see “Entering a Sample

Combo Bar Code Field” for more information.

♦ To define text fields, see Chapter 5, “Defining Text Fields.” ♦ To define constant text fields, see Chapter 7, “Defining Constant Text

Fields.”

♦ To define line fields, see Chapter 8, “Defining Line Fields.”

Printing the Simple Variable Bar Code Format

After designing your format, print it to see how it looks.

-=Design Menu=-

1.Create New Format 2,Edit Old Format

3.Copy Format

4.Delete Format

1. Press b to exit the Design Menu.

-=Main Menu=-

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration Select Format

to Print

2. Press 2 to print your format.

3. Select CODE128. Press e.

-=Format Menu=01 CODE128 02 UPCA

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SCAN DATA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Printed : 1

4. Type 8520147963. Press e. The label

prints.

5. Press the trigger to print another label or

press b to return to the prompt and print another label.

This sample prints the following label.

About Combo Bar Code Fields

Combo bar code fields pull data from other fields, eliminating the data from being entered by the operator more than once. Combo fields have three parameters:

Field Number (two digits)

Starting Position (two digits)

Number of Digits to use (two digits)

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Field number from which data is copied. For example, 3 is field #3.

Number of characters to copy. The range is 1 to 99. For example, 3 copies three characters.

In cases where the source field is shorter than the combo field, you have the option of filling (padding) data from the left or right or none. You are also prompted for the fill character.

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Each combo field pulls data from up to 10

Code 39 bar code

for human readable

different text or bar code fields. An example of using bar code fields to create a combo text field can be seen in the following tag. To show human readable data with a bar code that does not allow human readable characters, create a combo text field from the bar code data field.

Combo text field (from bar code data)

Entering a Sample Combo Bar Code Field

Follow the steps for entering combo bar code fields on 2.0-inch long by 2.0inch wide supplies.

NOTE: This sample uses the printer’s factory-set defaults. For more

information about your printer’s configuration, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer.”

-=Main Menu=-

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

-=Design Menu=-

1.Create New Format

2.Edit Old Format

3.Copy Format

4.Delete Format Enter Format Name

>_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ L

1. From the Main Menu, press 1.

2. Press 1 to create a new format.

3. Type COMBO for the format name. Press

Enter Length of Supply (55-400) (eg.400 = 4 inches) >_ _ _

Select Supply Width

1. 1.20 Inches

2. 1.50 Inches

3. 2.00 Inches

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4. Enter 200 for the length of your supply. Press

5. Press 3 for the supply width.

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Select Type: Fld #1

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

6. Press 1 to define a text field.

Select Field Class

1. Simple Field

2. Price Field

3. System Date/Time

4. Combo (Merged)

Numeric or Alpha-Numeric Data? A/N > _

L Enter Max. Length

> _ _ _

Enter Min. Length > _ _ _

Enter Field Prompt > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

L Enter Fixed Data

Press ENTER if none > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

L Enter Row #

> _ _ _

7. Press 1 to define a simple field.

8. Press N (alpha-numeric).

9. Type 6 as the maximum number of characters

in the field. Press e.

10. Type 6 as the minimum number of characters

in the field. Press e.

11. Type ENTER DATA 1. Press e.

12. Press e, for no fixed data.

13. Type 10 for the row location. Press e.

Enter Col. # > _ _ _

14. Type 10 for the column location. Press

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- = Select Font = -

1. CG Trium 6.5 1000

2. CG Trium 8 pt 1001

3. CG Trium 10p 1002

4. CG Trium 12p 1003

5. CG Trium 18 p 1004

6. CG Trium 22p 1005

7. CG TrCon 6.5 1006

8. CG TrCon 8 pt 1007

9. CG TrCon 10p 1008

10. CG TrCon 12p 1009

11. CG TrCon 18p 1010

12. CG TrCon 22p 1011

13. LetGoth 6.5 1012

14. LetGoth 9pt 1013

Enter Height Mag for this font (1-7) > _

Enter Width Mag for this font (1-7) > _

Set Justification

1. Left (L)

2. Right (E)

3. Center (B)

Top of Field at:

1. Top of Supply

2. Left of Supply

3. Bottom of Supply

4. Right of Supply

15. Select CG Trium 8 pt 1001 font.

16. Press 1 for the height magnification.

17. Press 1 for the width magnification.

18. Press 1 for the alignment of characters in

the field.

19. Press 1 for the field rotation.

Select Edit #1

1. None

2. Make into Price

3. Pad Data Field

4. Extract Chars

5. Strip Chars

6. Extract from Mid

7. Insert Chars

20. Press 1 for no data edits.

8. Make Shoe Size

Select Type: Fld #2

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

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21. Press 1 to define a text field.

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Select Field Class

1. Simple Field

2. Price Field

3. System Date/Time

4. Combo (Merged)

22. Press 1 to define a simple field.

Numeric or Alpha-Numeric Data? A/N > _

L Enter Max. Length

> _ _ _

Enter Min. Length > _ _ _

Enter Field Prompt > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

L Enter Fixed Data

Press ENTER if none > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

L Enter Row #

> _ _ _ Enter Col. #

> _ _ _

23. Press N (alpha-numeric).

24. Type 6 as the maximum number of characters

in the field. Press e.

25. Type 6 as the minimum number of characters

in the field. Press e.

26. Type ENTER DATA 2. Press e.

27. Press e, for no fixed data.

28. Type 50 for the row location. Press e.

29. Type 10 for the column location. Press

- = Select Font = -

1. CG Trium 6.5 1000

2. CG Trium 8 pt 1001

3. CG Trium 10p 1002

4. CG Trium 12p 1003

5. CG Trium 18p 1004

6. CG Trium 22p 1005

7. CG TrCon 6.5 1006

30. Select CG Trium 8 pt 1001 font.

8. CG TrCon 8 pt 1007

9. CG TrCon 10p 1008

10. CG TrCon 12p 1009

11. CG TrCon 18p 1010

12. CG TrCon 22p 1011

13. LetGoth 6.5 1012

14. LetGoth 9pt 1013

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Enter Height Mag for this font (1-7) > _

31. Press 1 for the height magnification.

Enter Width Mag for this font (1-7) > _

Set Justification

1. Left (L)

2. Right (E)

3. Center (B)

Top of Field at:

1. Top of Supply

2. Left of Supply

3. Bottom of Supply

4. Right of Supply

Select Edit #1

1. None

2. Make into Price

3. Pad Data Field

4. Extract Chars

5. Strip Chars

6. Extract from Mid

7. Insert Chars

8. Make Shoe Size

Select Type: Fld #3

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

32. Press 1 for the width magnification.

33. Press 1 for the alignment of characters in

the field.

34. Press 1 for the field rotation.

35. Press 1 for no data edits.

36. Press 2 to define a bar code field.

- = Select Bar Code = -

1. UPC-A

2. UPC-E

3. Interleaved2of5

4. Code 39 –no c/d

5. Codabar

6. EAN-8

7. EAN-13

Select Field Class

1. Simple Field

2. Price Field

3. System Date/Time

4. Combo (Merged)

For Combo Fields Enter up to 10 User Field sources. (Press key) _

37. Press e for UPC-A.

38. Press 4 to define a combo field.

39. Press any key to continue.

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Enter Field # (First is Fld One) ( ENTER when done ) > _ _

40. Type 1 and press e for source field 1.

Enter Start Position (First is One) > _ _

Enter # of Chars > _ _

Enter Field # (First is Fld One) ( ENTER when done ) > _ _

Enter Start Position (First is One) > _ _

Enter # of Chars > _ _

Enter Field # (First is Fld One) ( ENTER when done ) > _ _

Enter Fill-Direction for short Source Fields: 1 Fill from Left 2 Fill from Right 3 Do not Fill

41. Type 1 and press e for copy start

position 1.

42. Type 6 and press e for 6 characters to

copy.

43. Type 2 and press e for source field 2.

44. Type 1 and press e for copy start

position 1.

45. Type 6 and press e for 6 characters to

copy.

46. Press e to continue.

47. Press 3 to not fill the field.

Enter Fixed Data Press ENTER if none > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

L Enter Row #

> _ _ _ Enter Col. #

> _ _ _

48. Press e for no fixed data.

49. Type 100 for the row location. Press e.

50. Type 10 for the column location. Press

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Enter Density

1. 80/ 2. 120

51. Press 1 for the density (80%).

Enter Bar Height (Units = Inch/100) > _ _ _

Top of Field at:

1. Top of Supply

2. Left of Supply

3. Bottom of Supply

4. Right of Supply

Select Edit #1

1. (None)

2. Make into Price

3. Pad Data Field

4. Extract Chars

5. Strip Chars

6. Extract from Mid

7. Insert Chars

8. Make Shoe Size

Select Type:Fld #4

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

Save current format? Y/N > _

52. Type 40 for the bar code height (.4”). Press

53. Type 1 for the field rotation.

54. Press e for no edits.

55. Press 5.

56. Press Y to save the format. You return to the

Design Menu.

♦ To print the format, see ”Printing the Sample Combo Bar Code Format.” ♦ To define text fields, see Chapter 5, “Defining Text Fields.” ♦ To define constant text fields, see Chapter 7, “Defining Constant Text

Fields.”

♦ To define line fields, see Chapter 8, “Defining Line Fields.”

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Printing the Sample Combo Bar Code Format

After designing your format, print it to see how it looks.

-=Design Menu=-

1.Create New Format

2,Edit Old Format

3.Copy Format

4.Delete Format

-=Main Menu=-

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration Select Format

to Print

-=Format Menu=01 COMBO 02 CODE128 03 UPCA

ENTER DATA 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ENTER TEXT2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Printed : 1

1. Press b to exit the Design Menu.

2. Press 2 to print your format.

3. Select COMBO. Press e.

4. Type 028028. Press e.

5. Type 885452. Press e. The label

prints.

6. Press the trigger to print another label or

press b to return to the prompt and print another label.

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This sample prints the following label.

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Bar Code Specifications

This section contains information specific to the various bar codes you can select. This information helps you correctly enter the information to create a bar code field for your format.

UPC Bar Codes

♦ Retailers use UPC (Universal Product Code) bar codes to identify

merchandise.

♦ Maximum and minimum lengths for +2 and +5 bar codes must be equal.

Bar Code

Length

(in characters)

UPC-A 12

UPC-A +2 14

UPC-A +5 17

UPC-A & Price CD 12

UPC-E 7

UPC-E +2 9

UPC-E +5 12

UPCA UPCE

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EAN Bar Codes

♦ Some retailers use EAN (European Article Number) bar codes to identify

merchandise.

♦ Maximum and minimum lengths for +2 and +5 bar codes must be equal.

Bar Code

Length

(in characters)

EAN-8 8

EAN-8 +2 10

EAN-8 +5 13

EAN-13 13

EAN-13 +2 15

EAN-13 +5 18

EAN-13 & Price CD 13

EAN-8 EAN-13

Code 128 Bar Codes

♦ Length:0 – 2710 characters ♦ Characters are alphanumeric, including any ASCII characters.

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MSI

MSI is a Modified Plessey bar code.

♦ Length: 0 – 14 characters ♦ Uses only numeric data. ♦ Can use a second optional check digit.

Interleaved 2 of 5 Bar Codes

Interleaved 2 of 5 is an industrial bar code. You can use it with or without a barrier bar.

♦ Length: 0 – 2710 characters (must be numeric) ♦ The length must be even. If not, the software adds a zero at the end.

Interleaved 2 of 5

with the Barrier Bar

Code 39 Bar Codes

Code 39 is an industrial bar code. You can use Code 39 with no check digit and Code 39 – Mod 43.

♦ Uses alphanumeric data, certain symbols, and start/stop characters. ♦ Length: 0 – 2710 characters

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Codabar Bar Codes

Codabar is an industrial bar code with numeric printing and special start/stop characters. You can use the start/stop characters to join multiple bar codes when scanning.

♦ To join two bar codes, the last character of one bar code and the first

character of the other bar code must be d.

♦ Other start and stop characters can be a, b, and c. ♦ Length: 0 – 26 characters

Code 93

♦ Uses data from the 128 character ASCII set. ♦ Uses two check digits. ♦ Length: 0 - 2710 characters

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DEFINING CONSTANT TEXT

FIELDS

A constant text field is a set of fixed characters that prints on all labels. Define each constant text field separately. Use constant text fields for data that is the same, so the operator does not have to enter the repetitive data for each label. For example, a store number should be in a constant text field, whereas the department number should be in a text field. The store number is the same for each label. The department number varies per label.

NOTE: The constant text field is not assigned a field number, but is counted

as a field (keep this in mind, as the printer allows a maximum of 50 fields per format). Data edits do not apply to constant text fields.

Constant text fields are very similar to text fields. NOTE: All samples shown in this chapter are created using 2.0-inch long by

2.0-inch wide supplies.

About Constant Text Fields

Read the following information to become familiar with the prompts for constant text fields. Valid ranges for the prompts are listed as well as information about using constant text fields.

Format Name

Format Number

Format Description

Supply Length

Reserved for future use. (Depending on your printer’s configuration, enter a number for the format. The format number range is 1 – 99.)

Reserved for future use. (Depending on your printer’s configuration, enter a description for the format.)

The length of your loaded supply. Measure from the top of one black mark to the top of the next black mark. The standard supply lengths are: 55, 78, 110, 150, 200, 300, or 400 inches.

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Supply Width

The width of your loaded supply. Choices include 1.20, 1.50, or 2.00 inches.

Field Type Choices include text, bar code, constant text, and line.

Fixed Data

Row

Fixed data is stored with the format and automatically displayed with the prompt during data entry.

The horizontal line where printing begins. For monospaced fonts, distance from the bottom of print area to the pivot point. The pivot point varies depending on how text is justified.

For proportionally spaced fonts, distance from the bottom of print area to baseline of characters in field. The range is 0 – 365.

Column

The vertical line where printing begins. Type the column position for the field. The distance from the left edge of the print area to the pivot point is the column location. The range is 0 – 183.

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Gap

Depending on your printer’s configuration, enter the number of dots between characters. For more information about your printer’s configuration, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer.”

The gap range is 0 – 9. For mono-spaced fonts, the additional spacing is added to the existing inter-character gap. This is also true for proportionally spaced fonts, but the inter-character gap varies with character combinations. Any number other than 0 affects your field width. Default spacing: Letter Gothic Bold 6pt 1 dot Letter Gothic Bold 9pt 2 dots All other fonts vary with each letter Use the default unless you want to create a special effect, such as P R I C E (additional character spacing) in a field.

Font

Height Magnification

Width Magnification

Height magnifier for the selected font. Use a magnifier of 1 with proportionally spaced fonts, because characters lose smoothness at higher magnifications. The range is 1 – 7.

Width magnifier for the selected font. Proportionally spaced fonts do not have a set width. The range is 1 – 7.

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attribute B

attribute O

Font Color

Line field not blocked out by transparent field using

Line field blocked out by opaque field using

Depending on your printer’s configuration, enter the color of the selected font. For more information about your printer’s configuration, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer.”

Solid black print should not exceed 30% on a given square inch of the label, or printhead life may be decreased. There are two types of field color overlay attributes:

Transparent The overlay field (text or constant text) does not block out or “erase” existing fields.

Justification

Character Rotation

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Alignment of the text within the field. Choices include Left (L), Right (E), and Center (B). Fonts 1012 and 1013 (Letter Gothic 6.5 and 9 pt) default to L (left).

The field or supply does not rotate, only the characters do. See “ABCD” in the example below.

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Field Rotation

Rotation of the selected field. Choices include: Top of Supply, Left of Supply, Bottom of Supply, and Right of Supply.

Entering a Sample Constant Text Field

We will create a sample format, CONSTANT (2.0-inch long by 2.0-inch wide) and a sample constant text field.

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

Enter Format Name > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

L Enter Length of

supply (55 – 400) (eg. 400 = 4 inches) > _ _ _

Select Supply Width

1. 1.20 Inches

2. 1.50 Inches

3. 2.00 Inches

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

2. Press 1 to create a new format.

3. Type CONSTANT. Press e.

4. Type 200 for the length of your supply. Press

5. Press 3 for the supply width.

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Select Type: Fld #1

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

6. Press 3 to define a constant text field.

Enter Fixed Data Press ENTER if none > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

L Enter Row #

> _ _ _ Enter Col. #

> _ _ _

- = Select Font = -

1. CG Trium 6.5 1000

2. CG Trium 8 pt 1001

3. CG Trium 10p 1002

4. CG Trium 12p 1003

5. CG Trium 18 p 1004

6. CG Trium 22p 1005

7. CG TrCon 6.5 1006

8. CG TrCon 8 pt 1007

9. CG TrCon 10p 1008

10. CG TrCon 12p 1009

11. CG TrCon 18p 1010

12. CG TrCon 22p 1011

13. LetGoth 6.5 1012

14. LetGoth 9pt 1013

Enter Height Mag for this font (1-7) > _

7. Type STYLE NO. and press e.

8. Type 70 for the row location. Press e.

9. Type 10 for the column location. Press

10. Select CG Trium 8 pt 1001. Press e.

11. Press 1 for the height magnification.

Enter Width Mag for this font (1-7) > _

Set Justification

1. Left (L)

2. Right (E)

3. Center (B)

Top of Field at:

1. Top of Supply

2. Left of Supply

3. Bottom of Supply

4. Right of Supply

12. Press 1 for the width magnification.

13. Press 1 for the alignment of characters in

14. Press 1 for the field rotation.

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Select Type:Fld#2

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

15. Press 5.

Save current format? Y/N > _

16. Press Y to save the format. You return to the

Design Menu.

♦ To print the format, see “Printing the Sample Constant Text Format.” ♦ To define text fields, see Chapter 5, “Defining Text Fields.” ♦ To define bar code fields, see Chapter 6, “Defining Bar Code Fields.” ♦ To define line fields, see Chapter 8, “Defining Line Fields.”

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Printing the Sample Constant Text Format

After designing your format, print it to see how it looks.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

Select Format to Print

- = Format Menu - =

01 CONSTANT 02 COMBO 03 SIZE

Printed: 1

1. Press b to exit the Design Menu.

2. Press 2 to print your format.

3. Select CONSTANT and press e. The

label prints.

4. Press the trigger to print another label or

press b until you return to the Format Menu.

This sample prints the following label.

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DEFINING LINE FIELDS

Use lines to form borders or mark out original prices. Define each line separately.

NOTE: This field is not assigned a field number, but is counted as a field

(keep this in mind, as the printer allows a maximum of 50 fields per format).

You can define any line length and a thickness up to 10 dots, as long as the solid black print does not exceed 30% of any given square inch of the label. Data edits do not apply to line fields.

NOTE: All samples shown in this chapter are created using 2.0-inch long by

2.0-inch wide supplies.

About Line Fields

Read the following information to become familiar with the prompts for line fields. Valid ranges for the prompts are listed as well as information about using line fields.

Format Name

Format Number

Format Description

Supply Length

Supply Width

Field Type Choices include text, bar code, constant text, and line.

Reserved for future use. (Depending on your printer’s configuration, enter a number for the format. The format number range is 1 – 99.)

Reserved for future use. (Depending on your printer’s configuration, enter a description for the format.)

The length of your loaded supply. Measure from the top of one black mark to the top of the next black mark. The standard supply lengths are: 55, 78, 110, 150, 200, 300, or 400 inches.

The width of your loaded supply. Choices include 1.20, 1.50, or 2.00 inches.

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Line Type

Choices include segment or vector. With segments, you choose the starting point and ending point. With vectors, you choose the starting point, the angle, and the length of the line.

Start Row

Start Column

End Row

End Column

Line Angle

Line Length

The horizontal line where printing begins. The range is 0 – 365.

The vertical line where printing begins. The range is 0 – 183.

For segment lines only, the horizontal ending point for the line. The range is 0 – 365. On horizontal lines, this value must match the value for row.

For segment lines only, the vertical ending point for the line. The range is 0 – 183. On vertical lines, this value must match the value for column.

For vector lines only, choices include rotating the line 0, 90, 180, or 270 degrees to the left.

For vector lines only, specifies how long the line is. The range depends on the length and/or width of your supply and the non-print zone.

Thickness

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The thickness of the line. The range is 1 – 10. As thickness increases, the line fills upward on horizontal lines or to the right on vertical lines.

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Entering a Sample Line Field (Segments)

We will create a sample format, LINE (2.0-inch long by 2.0-inch wide) and a sample segment line field.

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

Enter Format Name > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

L Enter Length of

supply (55 – 400) (eg. 400 = 4 inches) > _ _ _

Select Supply Width

1. 1.20 Inches

2. 1.50 Inches

3. 2.00 Inches

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

2. Press 1 to create a new format.

3. Type LINE for the format name. Press e.

4. Type 200 for the length of your supply. Press

5. Press 3 for the supply width.

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Select Type: Fld #1

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

6. Press 4 to define a line field.

Is line Segment or Vector? S/V >

Enter Row # for First Point > _ _ _

Enter Col. # for First Point > _ _ _

Enter Row # for Last Point > _ _ _

Enter Col. # for Last Point > _ _ _

Enter Thickness (2 = 0.01 inch) > _ _

Select Type:Fld#2

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

Save current format? Y/N > _

7. Press S.

8. Type 48 for the row location. Press e.

9. Type 10 for the column location. Press

10. Type 48 for the end row location. Press

11. Type 80 for the end column location. Press

12. Type 3 and press e.

13. Press 5.

14. Press Y to save the format. You return to the

Design Menu.

♦ To print the format, see “Printing the Sample Line (Segment) Format.” ♦ To define a text field, see Chapter 5, “Defining a Text Field,” for more

information.

♦ To define bar code fields, see Chapter 6, “Defining Bar Code Fields.” ♦ To define constant text fields, see Chapter 7, “Defining Constant Text

Fields.”

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Printing the Sample Line (Segment) Format

After designing your format, print it to see how it looks.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

1. Press b to exit the Design Menu.

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

Select Format to Print

- = Format Menu - =

01 LINE 02 CONSTANT 03 COMBO 04 SIZE

Printed: 1

2. Press 2 to print your format.

3. Select LINE and press e. The label

prints.

4. Press the trigger to print another label or

press b until you return to the Format Menu.

This sample prints the following label.

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Entering a Sample Line Field (Vectors)

We will create a sample format, LINE (2.0-inch long by 2.0-inch wide) and a sample vector line field.

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

Enter Format Name > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

L Enter Length of

supply (55 – 400) (eg. 400 = 4 inches) > _ _ _

Select Supply Width

1. 1.20 Inches

2. 1.50 Inches

3. 2.00 Inches

Select Type: Fld #1

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

2. Press 1 to create a new format.

3. Type LINE2 for the format name. Press

4. Type 200 for the length of your supply. Press

5. Press 3 for the supply width.

6. Press 4 to define a line field.

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