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Ch. 3 Functions
Functions
5
Press . The selected symbol is added
to the text.
Barcode ( )
The
Barcode
function allows you to add your
desired barcode to your label. In addition, the
various barcode parameters enable you to cre-
ate custom barcodes.
To create a barcode:
1
Press .
NOTE
☞ To enter a series of symbols
, hold down
before pressing . Then, continue add-
ing characters by selecting them as explained in
steps
2
through
4
, and holding down
while pressing . Press just after
selecting the last symbol in the series.
☞
Some symbols typed into templates (
Template
function) and backgrounds (
BACKGROUND
function of the
FORMAT
menu) appear on the
display as “ ”.
To view an enlargement of the
symbol
, move the cursor below it, and then
press .
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Caps Alt Template Zoom
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ground
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Cutter
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24mm
18mm
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9mm
6mm
1
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3/4"
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A
New Block
Code
New Block
Code
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NOTE
☞
This section will explain how to enter a barcode
into your text. It is not intended as a compre-
hensive introduction to the concept of barcod-
ing. For more detailed information, please
consult one of the many reference books avail-
able.
☞
Since this machine is not specifically designed
for special barcode label-making, some bar-
code readers may not be able to read the labels.
☞
Barcodes should be printed on white labels
with black ink.
☞
It is recommended that barcodes be printed
with the
MARGIN
function (
FORMAT
menu)
set to
WIDE
and the barcode
WIDTH
parame-
ter set to
WIDE
; otherwise, barcodes may be
difficult to read.
NOTE
☞ To change the data or parameters of a barcode
that has already been added to the text
, position
the cursor in the middle of the barcode mark
before pressing .
☞ To return to the previous screen without keep-
ing any changes
, press .
☞ To return to the text without adding a barcode
,
press at any time.
Barcode
Barcode
Barcode
Cancel
Barcode
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[FORMAT]:PARAMETER
[SYMBOL]:SPECIAL
CHARACTER