Ch. 3 Functions; Barcode (; To create a barcode:- Page 25

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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 .

Style

Italic Vertical

Caps

Alt Template Zoom

Back-

ground

Half 

Cutter

36mm  

24mm     

18mm     

12mm  

9mm   

6mm    

1 

1/2"

1"

3/4"

1/2"

3/8"

1/4"

A

New Block

Code

New Block

Code

New Block

New Block

×

Zoom

Image

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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Style

Italic Vertical

Caps

Alt Template Zoom

Back-

ground

Half 

Cutter

36mm  

24mm     

18mm     

12mm  

9mm   

6mm    

1 

1/2"

1"

3/4"

1/2"

3/8"

1/4"

A

[FORMAT]:PARAMETER
[SYMBOL]:SPECIAL
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