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Monarch

DOS-based

PATHFINDER

Ultra System

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.

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

Table of Contents i

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 1-1

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.

1-2 Introduction

Terms to Know

Barrier bar The horizontal bars above and below I2of5 bar codes used

to ensure a clean scan and avoid partial scans.

Baseline Bottom of the font.

Check digit A number added to a bar code ensuring that the bar code

data is read accurately.

Fixed length bar

code

A bar code with a fixed character length: UPC-A, UPC-E,

EAN-8, and EAN-13.

Font The print style of text.

Format The layout of data on a label. The format determines where

and how data appears on a label.

Horizontal bar

code or text

Data that prints across the width of a label.

Human Readable

characters

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

codes embed characters.

Intercharacter gap Default spacing between characters in monospaced fonts.

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

Number system

code

A number added to a bar code ensuring that the bar code

data is read accurately.

Overlay The placement of one field over another such as a line on

top of a price signifying a price reduction.

79.99

Pad Characters 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.

Prompt A message on the printer’s screen that tells you to

enter/scan data.

Introduction 1-3

Proportionally

spaced font

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.

Quiet Zone 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.

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

Start/stop

character

Distinct characters used at the beginning and end of each

bar code symbol that provides initial timing references and

indicates the direction of scanning.

Variable length

bar code

A bar code of variable character length: I2 of 5, Code 39,

Codabar, Code 128, MSI, PostNet, and Code 93.

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

Vertical bar code

or text

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

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

Label Sizes

The printer allows you to print the following label sizes.

Supported Supply

Widths:

1.20 Inches

1.50 Inches

2.00 Inches

Supported Supply Lengths:

.55 inches

.785 inches

1.1 inches

1.5 inches

2.0 inches

3.0 inches

4.0 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.

1-4 Introduction

How this Manual is Organized

Chapter 1 Introduction Provides an overview of the printer and

terms to know.

Chapter 2 Getting Started Provides a checklist to get you started,

keypad tips, and a sample format.

Chapter 3 Configuring the Printer Tells you how set defaults for your printer

and select print methods.

Chapter 4 Designing a Format Provides instructions on how to determine

the kind of data you want on a label and

where to place the data.

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

Chapter 6 Defining Bar Code

Fields

Tells you how to design a bar code field.

Chapter 7 Defining Constant Text

Fields

Tells you how to design a constant text

field.

Chapter 8 Defining Line Fields Tells you how to design lines and

borders.

Chapter 9 Defining Special Fields Tells you how to design time, date, and

price fields.

Chapter 10 Applying Data Edits 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 Provides solutions to the most common

errors and provides a list of all error

codes.

Appendix A Sample Formats Provides sample formats of various

applications.

Appendix B Using Fonts Provides information about fonts.

Getting Started 2-1

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.”

✔ Create a format, which is the layout of your data on a label. Refer to

Chapter 4, “Designing a Format.”

✔ Print and test your label.

✔ Prepare an Operator Data Entry form for the Operator. Refer to “Using the

Operator Data Entry Form” at the end of this chapter.

2-2 Getting Started

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.

Getting Started 2-3

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> Takes you to the beginning of a list. NOTE: If you have 11

formats, pressing f <Home> takes you to format 1.

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

pressing f <End> takes you to format 11.

f <PgUp> 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.

f <PgDn> 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.

2-4 Getting Started

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 Scrolls left, right, up, or down through the options on the display.

When your selection is highlighted, press e.

ç,è,

fç,

fè

Left and right move the cursor inside an entry. When inside an

entry, fç moves the cursor to the extreme left (beginning of

data) and fè moves the cursor to the extreme right (end of

data).

s Toggles between upper case and lower case/numeric.

fs Enters Caps lock.

f Ins Toggles between overwrite mode and normal mode. In overwrite

mode, when you type, it replaces characters.

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.

Getting Started 2-5

Entering a Sample Format

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

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

2. Press 1 to create a new format.

Enter Format Name

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

3. Type SIZE. Press e.

Enter Length of

supply (55 – 400)

(eg. 400 = 4 inches)

> _ _ _

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

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

6. Press 1 to define a text field.

Select Field Class

1. Simple Field

2. Price Field

3. System Date/Time

4. Complex (Merged)

7. Press 1 to define a simple field.

Numeric or

Alpha-Numeric Data?

A/N > _

8. Press A (alpha-numeric).

Enter Max. Length

> _ _ _ 9. Type 10 as the maximum number of characters

in the field. Press e.

2-6 Getting Started

Enter Min. Length

> _ _ _ 10. Type 1 as the minimum number of characters

in the field. Press e.

Enter Field Prompt

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

11. Type ENTER SIZE. Press e.

Enter Fixed Data

Press ENTER if none

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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

Add fixed data

Before or After

entry chars? B/A

> _

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

characters.

Enter Row #

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

Enter Col. #

> _ _ _ 15. 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 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) > _ 17. Press 1 for the height magnification.

Enter Width Mag for

this font (1-7) > _ 18. Press 1 for the width magnification.

Getting Started 2-7

Set Justification

1. Left (L)

2. Right (E)

3. Center (B)

19. 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

20. 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

8. Make Shoe Size 21. Press 1 for no data edits. See Chapter 10,

“Applying Data Edits,” for more information.

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.

2-8 Getting Started

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

1. Press b to exit the Design Menu.

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

2. Press 2 to print your format.

Select Format

to Print

- = Format Menu - =

01 SIZE

3. Select SIZE and press e.

ENTER SIZE

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

Printed: 1

5. Press the trigger to print another label or press

b to return to the prompt and print a different

label.

Getting Started 2-9

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 Enter the Format Name in the upper right corner of

the form.

2. Supply Type Enter information about the supply type the Operator

must use.

3. Supply Size Enter the supply size to use.

4. Purpose Enter the purpose of the label on the next line. For

example, you can write standard label or 25%

markdowns.

5. Print Sample Apply a sample of the label.

6. Prompt Enter the first data entry prompt in the empty box at

left.

7. Response Enter the response for the prompt. Continue entering

prompts and responses until you reach the end of the

format.

8. Special Instructions 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.

2-10 Getting Started

Sample Operator Data Entry Form

Getting Started 2-11

Operator Data Entry Form Page 1

2-12 Getting Started

Operator Data Entry Form Page 2

Configuring the Printer 3-1

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

1. Press 3. The Configuration Main Menu.

-Config. Main Menu-

1.General Options

2.Fmt Header Optns

3.Fmt Text Options

4.Fmt Barcode Optns

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.

3-2 Configuring the Printer

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

8. Set Supply Type

9. Suppress Warnings

Select an option (1-9).

Toggle Backlight

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

screen.

Configuring the Printer 3-3

Set Print Method

Select Print Method

Auto Print 1 Label

Print Strips

Print Loop –Trigger

On-Demand Printing

On-Demand w/Limit

Full Auto

Scroll to select a print method (described below)

and press e. The General Options Menu

appears. Default: Print Loop - Trigger.

Auto Print 1 Label Prints one label.

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

quantity.

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

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

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

continuing only after you remove the previous one.

Press b to end.

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

continuing only after you remove the previous one.

The software prompts the operator for a quantity.

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

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:

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.

3-4 Configuring the Printer

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 >_ _ 1. Enter the first length and press e.

Enter I2of5 Scan

Length #2 >_ _ 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

Press Y to delete all formats in the printer. Press

N to keep the formats. The General Options

Menu appears.

CAUTION: You cannot undo a deletion.

Select Currency

-Select Currency-

US 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.

Configuring the Printer 3-5

Set Supply Type

Select Supply Type

1. Paper Label/Tag

2. Fax Paper

3. Synthetic Label

Select the type of supplies (1-3) you are using.

The General Options Menu appears. Default:

Paper Label/Tag.

Suppress Warnings

Suppress Warnings:

Disabled

Change? Y/N:

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 Warning messages will not appear on

the display.

Disabled 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

Press 2 to select Generate Fmt Name.

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

3-6 Configuring the Printer

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

Select an option (1-4).

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

options.

Use Default Gap

Value (0) in Text

Fields? Y

(Default = Y)

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.

Configuring the Printer 3-7

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.

3-8 Configuring the Printer

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)

Press Y to use the default bar code appearance

in UPC and EAN bar code fields (others use non-

human readable only), or press N to prompt the

operator during field definition. The Format Bar

Code Options Menu appears. Default: Y.

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

Default UPC Appearance.

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)

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.

Designing a Format 4-1

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

Types" for more information.

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

information.

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?

4-2 Designing a Format

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

Maximum

Supply Size

Maximum

Print Area

Minimum

Supply Size

Minimum

Print Area

English

(1/100")

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

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:

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

2.0 inches, 3.0 inches, and 4.0 inches

Supported Supply

Widths:

1.20 inches, 1.50 inches, and 2.0 inches

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.

Designing a Format 4-3

Using Supply Layout Grids

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.

Supply Layout

(Inches)

4.0" = 400

350

3.0" = 300

250

2.0" = 200

150

1.0" = 100

100

150

200

4-4 Designing a Format

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 Simple

Price

Date/Time

Combo

Contains letters,

numbers, or symbols

you want to print.

Item number, item

description, department

number, price, date

Bar Code Simple

Price

Date/Time

Combo

Used for printing bar

codes that can be

scanned.

Item or serial numbers, zip

codes, information you do

not want to have visible to

customers

Constant

Text

N/A Prints fixed characters

that print without

changing.

Company name or

company address

Line N/A Highlights or separates

items.

Line marking out the

regular price

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.

Designing a Format 4-5

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 The rotation of your field or individual characters. Fields and

characters can be rotated 0, 90, 180, or 270 degrees.

Row 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.

Column 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.

4-6 Designing a Format

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

2. Press 1 to create a new format.

Enter Format Name

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

3. Type UPCA for the format name. Press

Enter Length of

supply (55 – 400)

(eg. 400 = 4 inches)

> _ _ _

4. Type 200. Press e.

Select Supply Width

1. 1.20 Inches

2. 1.50 Inches

3. 2.00 Inches

5. Press 3 for your supply width.

Select Type: Fld #1

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

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

without saving the format. You return to the

Design Menu.

Designing a Format 4-7

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.

4-8 Designing a Format

Defining Text Fields 5-1

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)

Contains data pulled from up to 10 other fields.

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.

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 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.

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

configuration, enter a number for the format. The format

number range is 1 – 99.)

Format

Description

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

configuration, enter a description for the format.)

Supply Length 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.

5-2 Defining Text Fields

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.

Field Class 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.

Type of Data 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\kprö¢£¥c

Maximum 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, cent sign, etc.) in the

length of your field. The range is 0 – 40.

Minimum Length The minimum number of characters in the field.

The range is 0 – 40.

Field Prompt Contains the prompt displayed during data entry. The

maximum number of characters is 40.

Fixed Data 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.

Defining Text Fields 5-3

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.

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.

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.

Baseline

5-4 Defining Text Fields

Font 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

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

Magnification

Width magnifier for the selected font. Proportionally spaced

fonts do not have a set width. The range is 1 – 7.

Font Color 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 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.

Line field

blocked

out by

opaque

field using

attribute B

Line field

not

blocked

out by

transparent

field using

attribute O

Defining Text Fields 5-5

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 Rotation of the

selected field.

Choices include:

Top of Supply,

Left of Supply,

Bottom of Supply,

and Right of

Supply.

Data Edits 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.

5-6 Defining Text Fields

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

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

2. Press 1 to create a new format.

Enter Format Name

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

3. Type SIZE for the format name. Press

Enter Length of

supply (55 – 400)

(eg. 400 = 4 inches)

> _ _ _

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

Select Supply Width

1. 1.20 Inches

2. 1.50 Inches

3. 2.00 Inches

5. Press 3 for the supply width.

Defining Text Fields 5-7

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)

7. Press 1 to define a simple field.

Numeric or

Alpha-Numeric Data?

A/N > _

8. Press A (alpha-numeric).

Enter Max. Length

> _ _ _ 9. Type 10 as the maximum number of

characters in the field. Press e.

Enter Min. Length

> _ _ _ 10. Type 1 as the minimum number of characters

in the field. Press e.

Enter Field Prompt

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

11. Type ENTER SIZE. Press e.

Enter Fixed Data

Press ENTER if none

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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

Add fixed data

Before or After

entry chars? B/A

> _

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

characters.

Enter Row #

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

Enter Col. #

> _ _ _ 15. Type 10 for the column location. Press

5-8 Defining Text Fields

- = 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) > _ 17. Press 1 for the height magnification.

Enter Width Mag for

this font (1-7) > _ 18. Press 1 for the width magnification.

Set Justification

1. Left (L)

2. Right (E)

3. Center (B)

19. 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

20. 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

8. Make Shoe Size

21. Press 1 for no data edits.

Defining Text Fields 5-9

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

1. Press b to exit the Design Menu.

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

2. Press 2 to print your format.

Select Format

to Print

- = Format Menu - =

01 SIZE

3. Select SIZE and press e.

ENTER SIZE

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

prints.

5-10 Defining Text Fields

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 Field number from which data is copied.

For example, 3 is field #3.

Starting Position 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 Digits

to use

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.

Defining Text Fields 5-11

Fill Direction 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.

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

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.

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.

Use combo fields to copy data from

one part of tag to the other.

5-12 Defining Text Fields

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

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

2. Press 1 to create a new format.

Enter Format Name

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

3. Type COMBO for the format name. Press

Enter Length of

supply (55 – 400)

(eg. 400 = 4 inches)

> _ _ _

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

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

6. Press 1 to define a text field.

Defining Text Fields 5-13

Select Field Class

1. Simple Field

2. Price Field

3. System Date/Time

4. Combo (Merged)

7. Press 1 to define a simple field.

Numeric or

Alpha-Numeric Data?

A/N > _

8. Press A (alpha-numeric).

Enter Max. Length

> _ _ _ 9. Type 10 as the maximum number of

characters in the field. Press e.

Enter Min. Length

> _ _ _ 10. Type 1 as the minimum number of characters

in the field. Press e.

Enter Field Prompt

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

11. Type ENTER SIZE. Press e.

Enter Fixed Data

Press ENTER if none

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

12. Press e for no fixed data.

Enter Row #

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

Enter Col. #

> _ _ _ 14. Type 10 for the column location. Press

5-14 Defining Text Fields

- = 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

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

Enter Height Mag for

this font (1-7) > _ 16. Press 1 for the height magnification.

Enter Width Mag for

this font (1-7) > _ 17. Press 1 for the width magnification.

Set Justification

1. Left (L)

2. Right (E)

3. Center (B)

18. 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

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

8. Make Shoe Size

20. Press 1 for no data edits.

Select Type:Fld#2

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

21. Press 1 to define your other text field.

Defining Text Fields 5-15

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

> _ _ _ 23. Type 10 as the maximum number of

characters in the field. Press e.

Enter Min. Length

> _ _ _ 24. Type 1 as the minimum number of characters

in the field. Press e.

For Combo Fields

Enter up to 10

User Field sources.

(Press key) _

25. Press any key to continue.

Enter Field#

(First is Fld One)

(ENTER when done)

> _ _

26. Type 1. Press e.

Enter Start Position

(First is One)

> _ _ _

27. Type 1. Press e.

Enter # of Chars

> _ _ _ 28. Type 6. Press e.

Enter Field#

(First is Fld One)

(ENTER when done)

> _ _

29. Press e to continue.

Enter Fill Direction

for short

Source Fields:

1 Fill from Left

2 Fill from Right

3 Do not Fill

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

Enter Fill

Character for

source fields: _

31. Type a dash (-).

Enter Fixed Data

Press ENTER if none

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

32. Press e for no fixed data.

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Enter Row #

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

Enter Col. #

> _ _ _ 34. Type 90 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 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

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

Enter Height Mag for

this font (1-7) > _ 36. Press 1 for the height magnification.

Enter Width Mag for

this font (1-7) > _ 37. Press 1 for the width magnification.

Set Justification

1. Left (L)

2. Right (E)

3. Center (B)

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

39. 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

8. Make Shoe Size

40. Press 1 for no data edits.

Defining Text Fields 5-17

Select Type:Fld#3

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

41. Press 5.

Save current

format? Y/N > _ 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

1. Press b to exit the Design Menu.

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

2. Press 2 to print your format.

Select Format

to Print

- = Format Menu - =

01 COMBO

02 SIZE

3. Select COMBO and press e.

ENTER SIZE

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

Printed: 1

5. Press the trigger to print another label or

press b to return to the prompt and print a

different label.

5-18 Defining Text Fields

This sample prints the following label.

Combo field is filled

on the left with the -

character

Defining Bar Code Fields 6-1

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)

Contains data pulled from up to 10 other fields.

See ”Bar Code Specifications” for information about each bar code that can

be used with these bar code field types.

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 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.

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

configuration, enter a number for the format. The format

number range is 1 – 99.)

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

configuration, enter a description for the format.)

Supply Width The width of your loaded supply. Choices include

1.20 inches, 1.50 inches, and 2.00 inches.

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

6-2 Defining Bar Code Fields

Bar Code Type 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, EAN-

13 +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.

Field Class 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.

Field Prompt Contains the prompt displayed during data entry.

The maximum number of characters is 20.

Using Fixed Data 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 UPC-A bar code.

Defining Bar Code Fields 6-3

Row 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

Balanced Fields

End-Justified Fields

Remember to include text or numbers that may

appear with the bar code for the row

measurement.

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.

Allow a minimum of 1/10 inch between the scan

edge of bar code and label edges or other data.

Density The density of the bar code. The possible values

vary by the bar code selected.

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Bar Height 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

Appearance 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.

Justification 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).

Field Rotation 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

End-Justified Fields

Defining Bar Code Fields 6-5

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

Number System

Check Digit

6-6 Defining Bar Code Fields

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.

Defining Bar Code Fields 6-7

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

1. From the Main Menu, press 1.

-=Design Menu=-

1.Create New Format

2.Edit Old Format

3.Copy Format

4.Delete Format

2. Press 1 to create a new format.

Enter Format Name

>_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

3. Type UPCA for the format name. Press

Enter Length of

Supply (55-400)

(eg.400 = 4 inches)

>_ _ _

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

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

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.

6-8 Defining Bar Code Fields

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

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

9. Type “SCAN UPC#.” Press e.

Enter Fixed Data

Press ENTER if none

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

10. Press e for no fixed data.

Enter Row #

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

Enter Col. #

> _ _ _ 12. Type 15 for the column location. Press

Enter Density

1. 80/ 2. 120

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

Enter Bar Height

(Units = Inch/100)

> _ _ _

14. 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

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

8. Make Shoe Size

16. Press e for no edits.

Defining Bar Code Fields 6-9

Select Type:Fld #2

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

17. Press 5.

Save current

format? Y/N > _ 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

2. Press 2 to print your format.

Select Format

to Print

-=Format Menu=-

01 UPCA

3. Select UPCA. Press e.

SCAN UPC#

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

4. Type 028028796302. Press e. The

label prints.

6-10 Defining Bar Code Fields

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

1. From the Main Menu, press 1.

-=Design Menu=-

1.Create New Format

2,Edit Old Format

3.Copy Format

4.Delete Format

2. Press 1 to create a new format.

Enter Format Name

>_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

3. Type CODE128 for the format name. Press

Enter Length of

Supply (55-400)

(eg.400 = 4 inches)

>_ _ _

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

Defining Bar Code Fields 6-11

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

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 8 for Code 128.

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

Select Field Class

1. Simple Field

2. Price Field

3. System Date/Time

4. Combo (Merged)

8. Press 1 to define a simple field.

Numeric or

Alpha-Numeric Data?

A/N >_

9. Press N to specify numeric data.

Enter Max. Length

>_ _ _ 10. Type 10 as the maximum number of

characters in the field. Press e.

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Enter Min. Length

>_ _ _ 11. Type 10 as the minimum number of

characters in the field. Press e.

Enter Field Prompt

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

12. Type “SCAN DATA.” Press e.

Enter Fixed Data

Press ENTER if none

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

13. Press e for no fixed data.

Enter Row #

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

Enter Col. #

> _ _ _ 15. Type 15 for the column location. Press

-=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

16. Select 8.7/17.5 characters per inch.

Enter Bar Height

(Units = Inch/100)

> _ _ _

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

18. 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

19. Press e for no edits.

8. Make Shoe Size

Defining Bar Code Fields 6-13

Select Type:Fld #2

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

20. Press 5.

Save current

format? Y/N > _ 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

2. Press 2 to print your format.

Select Format

to Print

-=Format Menu=-

01 CODE128

02 UPCA

3. Select CODE128. Press e.

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SCAN DATA

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

4. Type 8520147963. Press e. The label

prints.

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.

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)

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

field #3.

Starting Position

(two digits)

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 Digits to

use (two digits)

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.

Defining Bar Code Fields 6-15

Each combo field pulls data from up to 10

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.

Entering a Sample Combo Bar Code Field

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

inch 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

1. From the Main Menu, press 1.

-=Design Menu=-

1.Create New Format

2.Edit Old Format

3.Copy Format

4.Delete Format

2. Press 1 to create a new format.

Enter Format Name

>_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

3. Type COMBO for the format name. Press

Enter Length of

Supply (55-400)

(eg.400 = 4 inches)

>_ _ _

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

Select Supply Width

1. 1.20 Inches

2. 1.50 Inches

3. 2.00 Inches

5. Press 3 for the supply width.

Code 39 bar code

Combo text field

(from bar code data)

for human readable

6-16 Defining Bar Code Fields

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)

7. Press 1 to define a simple field.

Numeric or

Alpha-Numeric Data?

A/N > _

8. Press N (alpha-numeric).

Enter Max. Length

> _ _ _ 9. Type 6 as the maximum number of characters

in the field. Press e.

Enter Min. Length

> _ _ _ 10. Type 6 as the minimum number of characters

in the field. Press e.

Enter Field Prompt

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

11. Type ENTER DATA 1. Press e.

Enter Fixed Data

Press ENTER if none

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

12. Press e, for no fixed data.

Enter Row #

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

Enter Col. #

> _ _ _ 14. Type 10 for the column location. Press

Defining Bar Code Fields 6-17

- = 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

15. Select CG Trium 8 pt 1001 font.

Enter Height Mag for

this font (1-7) > _ 16. Press 1 for the height magnification.

Enter Width Mag for

this font (1-7) > _ 17. Press 1 for the width magnification.

Set Justification

1. Left (L)

2. Right (E)

3. Center (B)

18. 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

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

8. Make Shoe Size

20. Press 1 for no data edits.

Select Type: Fld #2

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

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 > _

23. Press N (alpha-numeric).

Enter Max. Length

> _ _ _ 24. Type 6 as the maximum number of characters

in the field. Press e.

Enter Min. Length

> _ _ _ 25. Type 6 as the minimum number of characters

in the field. Press e.

Enter Field Prompt

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

26. Type ENTER DATA 2. Press e.

Enter Fixed Data

Press ENTER if none

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

27. Press e, for no fixed data.

Enter Row #

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

Enter Col. #

> _ _ _ 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

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

30. Select CG Trium 8 pt 1001 font.

Defining Bar Code Fields 6-19

Enter Height Mag for

this font (1-7) > _ 31. Press 1 for the height magnification.

Enter Width Mag for

this font (1-7) > _ 32. Press 1 for the width magnification.

Set Justification

1. Left (L)

2. Right (E)

3. Center (B)

33. 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

34. 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

8. Make Shoe Size

35. Press 1 for no data edits.

Select Type: Fld #3

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

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

37. Press e for UPC-A.

Select Field Class

1. Simple Field

2. Price Field

3. System Date/Time

4. Combo (Merged)

38. Press 4 to define a combo field.

For Combo Fields

Enter up to 10

User Field sources.

(Press key) _

39. Press any key to continue.

6-20 Defining Bar Code Fields

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)

> _ _

41. Type 1 and press e for copy start

position 1.

Enter # of Chars

> _ _ 42. Type 6 and press e for 6 characters to

copy.

Enter Field #

(First is Fld One)

( ENTER when done )

> _ _

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

Enter Start Position

(First is One)

> _ _

44. Type 1 and press e for copy start

position 1.

Enter # of Chars

> _ _ 45. Type 6 and press e for 6 characters to

copy.

Enter Field #

(First is Fld One)

( ENTER when done )

> _ _

46. Press e to continue.

Enter Fill-Direction

for short

Source Fields:

1 Fill from Left

2 Fill from Right

3 Do not Fill

47. Press 3 to not fill the field.

Enter Fixed Data

Press ENTER if none

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

48. Press e for no fixed data.

Enter Row #

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

Enter Col. #

> _ _ _ 50. Type 10 for the column location. Press

Defining Bar Code Fields 6-21

Enter Density

1. 80/ 2. 120

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

Enter Bar Height

(Units = Inch/100)

> _ _ _

52. 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

53. 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

54. Press e for no edits.

8. Make Shoe Size

Select Type:Fld #4

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

55. Press 5.

Save current

format? Y/N > _ 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.”

6-22 Defining Bar Code Fields

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

1. Press b to exit the Design Menu.

-=Main Menu=-

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

2. Press 2 to print your format.

Select Format

to Print

-=Format Menu=-

01 COMBO

02 CODE128

03 UPCA

3. Select COMBO. Press e.

ENTER DATA 1

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

4. Type 028028. Press e.

ENTER TEXT2

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

5. Type 885452. Press e. The label

prints.

Printed : 1

6. Press the trigger to print another label or

press b to return to the prompt and print

another label.

Defining Bar Code Fields 6-23

This sample prints the following label.

6-24 Defining Bar Code Fields

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

Defining Bar Code Fields 6-25

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.

6-26 Defining Bar Code Fields

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 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

Defining Bar Code Fields 6-27

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

6-28 Defining Bar Code Fields

Defining Constant Text Fields 7-1

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 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.

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

configuration, enter a number for the format. The format

number range is 1 – 99.)

Format

Description

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

configuration, enter a description for the format.)

Supply Length 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.

7-2 Defining Constant Text Fields

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 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.

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.

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.

Baseline

Defining Constant Text Fields 7-3

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 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

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

Magnification

Width magnifier for the selected font. Proportionally spaced

fonts do not have a set width. The range is 1 – 7.

7-4 Defining Constant Text Fields

Font Color 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 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).

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.

Line field

blocked

out by

opaque

field using

attribute B

Line field

not

blocked

out by

transparent

field using

attribute O

Defining Constant Text Fields 7-5

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

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

2. Press 1 to create a new format.

Enter Format Name

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

3. Type CONSTANT. Press e.

Enter Length of

supply (55 – 400)

(eg. 400 = 4 inches)

> _ _ _

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

Select Supply Width

1. 1.20 Inches

2. 1.50 Inches

3. 2.00 Inches

5. Press 3 for the supply width.

7-6 Defining Constant Text Fields

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

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

7. Type STYLE NO. and press e.

Enter Row #

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

Enter Col. #

> _ _ _ 9. 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 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

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

Enter Height Mag for

this font (1-7) > _ 11. Press 1 for the height magnification.

Enter Width Mag for

this font (1-7) > _ 12. Press 1 for the width magnification.

Set Justification

1. Left (L)

2. Right (E)

3. Center (B)

13. 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

14. Press 1 for the field rotation.

Defining Constant Text Fields 7-7

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.”

7-8 Defining Constant Text Fields

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

1. Press b to exit the Design Menu.

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

2. Press 2 to print your format.

Select Format

to Print

- = Format Menu - =

01 CONSTANT

02 COMBO

03 SIZE

3. Select CONSTANT and press e. The

label prints.

Printed: 1

4. Press the trigger to print another label or

press b until you return to the Format

Menu.

This sample prints the following label.

Defining Line Fields 8-1

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 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.

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

configuration, enter a number for the format. The format

number range is 1 – 99.)

Format

Description

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

configuration, enter a description for the format.)

Supply Length 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.

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.

8-2 Defining Line Fields

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 The horizontal line where printing begins.

The range is 0 – 365.

Start Column The vertical line where printing begins. The

range is 0 – 183.

End Row 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.

End Column 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.

Line Angle For vector lines only, choices include rotating the line 0, 90,

180, or 270 degrees to the left.

Line Length 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 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.

Defining Line Fields 8-3

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

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

2. Press 1 to create a new format.

Enter Format Name

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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

Enter Length of

supply (55 – 400)

(eg. 400 = 4 inches)

> _ _ _

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

Select Supply Width

1. 1.20 Inches

2. 1.50 Inches

3. 2.00 Inches

5. Press 3 for the supply width.

8-4 Defining Line Fields

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 > 7. Press S.

Enter Row #

for First Point

> _ _ _

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

Enter Col. #

for First Point

> _ _ _

9. Type 10 for the column location. Press

Enter Row #

for Last Point

> _ _ _

10. Type 48 for the end row location. Press

Enter Col. #

for Last Point

> _ _ _

11. Type 80 for the end column location. Press

Enter Thickness

(2 = 0.01 inch)

> _ _

12. Type 3 and press e.

Select Type:Fld#2

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

13. Press 5.

Save current

format? Y/N > _ 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.”

Defining Line Fields 8-5

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

2. Press 2 to print your format.

Select Format

to Print

- = Format Menu - =

01 LINE

02 CONSTANT

03 COMBO

04 SIZE

3. Select LINE and press e. The label

prints.

Printed: 1

4. Press the trigger to print another label or

press b until you return to the Format

Menu.

This sample prints the following label.

8-6 Defining Line Fields

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

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

2. Press 1 to create a new format.

Enter Format Name

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

3. Type LINE2 for the format name. Press

Enter Length of

supply (55 – 400)

(eg. 400 = 4 inches)

> _ _ _

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

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

6. Press 4 to define a line field.

Defining Line Fields 8-7

Is line Segment or

Vector? S/V > _ 7. Press V.

Enter Row #

for First Point

> _ _ _

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

Enter Col. #

for First Point

> _ _ _

9. Type 50 for the column position. Press

Select Line Angle:

1. 0 Degree

2. 90 Degrees Left

3. 180 Degrees Left

4. 270 Degrees Left

10. Press 2 to rotate the line 90 degrees to the

left.

Enter Line Length

> _ _ _ 11. Type 70. Press e

Enter Thickness

(2 = 0.01 inch)

> _ _

12. Type 3. Press e.

Select Type:Fld#2

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

13. Press 5.

Save current

format? Y/N > _ 14. Press Y to save the format. You return to the

Design Menu.

♦ To print the format, see “Printing the Sample Line (Vector) 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.”

8-8 Defining Line Fields

Printing the Sample Line (Vector) 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

2. Press 2 to print your format.

Select Format

to Print

- = Format Menu - =

01 LINE2

02 LINE

03 CONSTANT

04 COMBO

05 SIZE

3. Select LINE2 and press e. The line

prints.

Printed: 1

4. Press the trigger to print another label or

press b until you return to the Format

Menu.

This sample prints the following label.

Defining Special Fields 9-1

DEFINING SPECIAL FIELDS

This chapter includes information about creating price and

system/date time fields. Create a separate definition for each price and

date/time field.

For price fields, you define the way your price appears in the printed format,

for example £98.00. You can configure the printer to print using: US

Dollars, French Francs, Spanish Pesetas, Belgian Francs, German Marks,

British Pounds, Euro-Dollars, Swedish Krona, Danish Marka, Austrian

Schilling, and Japanese Yen. See Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer” for

more information. For date/time fields, you define the way the system date

and time appear in the printed format, for example 10-15-01 4:00 PM.

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

2.0-inch wide supplies.

About Price and System Date/Time Fields

Read the following information to become familiar with the prompts for price

and date/time fields. Valid ranges for the prompts are listed as well as

information about using price and date/time fields.

Format Name 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.

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

configuration, enter a number for the format. The format

number range is 1 – 99.)

Format

Description

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

configuration, enter a description for the format.)

Supply Length 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.

9-2 Defining Special Fields

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.

Field Class Choices include simple, price, system date/time, and combo.

For price fields, you can specify a different monetary symbol

($ or £) by selecting a different configuration option. See

Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer” for more information. The

price is automatically formatted in your selected currency.

For date/time fields, the operator is allowed to format the

appearance of date/time fields. However, the system date and

time are set when configuring the printer. See Chapter 3,

“Configuring the Printer” for more information.

Maximum 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. For price fields, remember to

include the currency symbol (dollar sign, decimal point, etc.)

in the length of your field. For date/time fields, remember to

include any dashes, slashes, colons, etc. in the length of your

field. The range is 0 – 40.

Minimum Length The minimum number of characters in the field.

The range is 0 – 40.

Field Prompt Contains the prompt displayed during data entry. The

maximum number of characters is 40.

Defining Special Fields 9-3

Using Fixed Data 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.

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.

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.

baseline

9-4 Defining Special Fields

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 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

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

Magnification

Width magnifier for the selected font. Proportionally spaced

fonts do not have a set width. The range is 1 – 7.

Defining Special Fields 9-5

Font Color 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 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.

Line

field

blocked

out by

opaque

field

using

attribute

Line field

not

blocked

out by

trans-

parent

field

using

attribute

9-6 Defining Special Fields

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 Rotation of the

selected field.

Choices include:

Top of Supply, Left

of Supply, Bottom

of Supply, and

Right of Supply.

Defining Special Fields 9-7

Entering a Sample Price Field

We will create a sample format, PRICE (2.0-inch long by 2.0-inch wide) and

a sample price field.

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

2. Press 1 to create a new format.

Enter Format Name

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

3. Type PRICE for the format name. Press

Enter Length of

supply (55 – 400)

(eg. 400 = 4 inches)

> _ _ _

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

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

6. Press 1 to define a text field.

Select Field Class

1. Simple Field

2. Price Field

3. System Date/Time

4. Combo (Merged)

7. Press 2 to define a price field.

Enter Max. Length

> _ _ _ 8. Type 8 as the maximum number of characters

in the field. Press e.

Enter Min. Length

> _ _ _ 9. Type 1 as the minimum number of characters

in the field. Press e.

9-8 Defining Special Fields

Enter Field Prompt

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

10. Type KEY IN PRICE. Press e.

Enter Fixed Data

Press ENTER if none

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

11. Press e for no fixed data.

Enter Row #

> _ _ _ 12. Type 25 for the row location. Press e.

Enter Col. #

> _ _ _ 13. 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 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

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

Enter Height Mag for

this font (1-7) > _ 15. Press 1 for the height magnification.

Enter Width Mag for

this font (1-7) > _ 16. Press 1 for the width magnification.

Set Justification

1. Left (L)

2. Right (E)

3. Center (B)

17. 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

18. Press 1 for the field rotation.

Defining Special Fields 9-9

Select Type:Fld#2

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

19. Press 5.

Save current

format? Y/N > _ 20. Press Y to save the format. You return to the

Design Menu.

♦ To print the format, see “Printing the Sample Price Format.”

♦ To define a text field, see Chapter 1, “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.”

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

Printing the Sample Price 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

2. Press 2 to print your format.

Select Format

to Print

- = Format Menu - =

01 PRICE

02 LINE2

03 LINE

04 CONSTANT

05 COMBO

06 SIZE

3. Select PRICE and press e.

9-10 Defining Special Fields

KEY IN PRICE

$.00 4. Type 2999 and press e. The label

prints.

The price field varies depending on the

number of characters entered. For

example,

2 prints as $.02

29 prints as $.29

299 prints as $2.99

2999 prints as $29.99

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.

Defining Special Fields 9-11

Entering a Sample Date/Time Field

We will create a sample format, DATE/TIME (2.0-inch long by 2.0-inch wide)

and a sample system date/time field.

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

2. Press 1 to create a new format.

Enter Format Name

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

3. Type DATE/TIME for the format name. Press

Enter Length of

supply (55 – 400)

(eg. 400 = 4 inches)

> _ _ _

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

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

6. Press 1 to define a text field.

Select Field Class

1. Simple Field

2. Price Field

3. System Date/Time

4. Combo (Merged)

7. Press 3 to define a system date/time field.

Define Time Stamp

Build Template with

Menu Selections

Press any key

8. Press e.

9-12 Defining Special Fields

- Select Component -

(Done)

Slash (/)

Dash (-)

Colon (:)

Blank Space

4 Digit Year

2 Digit Year

Numeric Month

3-Char. Alpha Month

2 Digit Day

Julian Day of Year

Hour (Base 24)

Hour (Base 12)

Minutes

Seconds

AM/PM Indicator

- > HH:MM

(Done)

Slash (/)

Dash (-)

Colon (:)

Blank Space

4 Digit Year

2 Digit Year

9. Start building your date/time stamp. Write

down the way you want your date/time stamp

to appear. For example, to create a date/time

stamp that looks like this:

HH:MM

and prints like this:

(18:21)

10. Select Hour (Base 24). Press e.

Select Colon (:). Press e.

Select Minutes. Press e.

The date/time stamp appears on the top line

while you are creating it.

If you make a mistake while entering the

date/time stamp, press f 1 to backup

one position.

Enter Fixed Data

Press ENTER if none

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

11. Press e for no fixed data.

Enter Row #

> _ _ _ 12. Type 40 for the row location. Press e.

Enter Col. #

> _ _ _ 13. Type 10 for the column location. Press

Defining Special Fields 9-13

- = 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

14. Select CG Trium 6.5 1000. Press e.

Enter Height Mag for

this font (1-7) > _ 15. Press 1 for the height magnification.

Enter Width Mag for

this font (1-7) > _ 16. Press 1 for the width magnification.

Set Justification

1. Left (L)

2. Right (E)

3. Center (B)

17. 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

18. Press 1 for the field rotation.

Select Type:Fld#2

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

19. Press 5.

Save current

format? Y/N > _ 20. Press Y to save the format. You return to the

Design Menu.

9-14 Defining Special Fields

Printing the Sample Date/Time 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

2. Press 2 to print your format.

Select Format

to Print

- = Format Menu - =

01 DATE/TIME

02 PRICE

03 LINE2

04 LINE

05 CONSTANT

06 COMBO

07 SIZE

3. Select DATE/TIME and press e. The

label prints.

This sample prints the following label.

Applying Data Edits 10-1

APPLYING DATA EDITS

Data edits are available for both text and bar code fields (simple

and combo). You can define two edits per field. For example, use the strip

characters to remove the cents from a price field ($12.50 becomes $12) and

then pad data on the right with nines ($12.99).

You can use data edits on fields where fixed data is defined.

NOTE: Fixed data can be added before or after performing the data edit.

You will be prompted, “perform data edit before or after including

fixed data?” Unexpected results may occur if you perform the data

edit before including fixed data or vice versa.

You can select from the following data edits:

Make into price Reformats the data as a price by adding the currency

symbol (selected at the Configuration menu) and decimal

point (decimal point, comma, etc.).

NOTE: Use on text fields only.

Pad data field Adds pad characters to fill in the specified field. Use this

data edit to add leading or trailing zeros in bar code or

price fields. For example, the operator enters 1 and the

price prints as .01.

Extract Characters Extracts the specified number of characters from the left

or right side of the current field. The remaining

characters are discarded.

Strip Characters Removes the specified number of characters from the left

or right side of the current field. The remaining

characters are printed.

Extract Characters

from Middle

Extracts the specified number of characters from the

specified position. The remaining characters are

discarded.

Insert Character Inserts one character at the specified position in the

current field.

10-2 Applying Data Edits

Make Into Shoe Size Removes the last character in the specified field and if

the character was a five (5), prints ½ at the end of the

field. If the last character was a zero (0), the last

character is removed and not printed. For example,

90 prints as 9

65 prints as 6½

NOTE: Use on text fields only.

Using Data Edits

Data edits are defined as the last step in text and bar code fields. We will

create a new format, AUTOPART (4.0 long x 2.0 wide), which contains two

♦ constant text fields.

♦ Code 39 bar code fields.

♦ combo text fields to print the human readable bar code characters.

Then, we will apply some data edits to manipulate the format. Use the

following information to create the two constant text fields. See Chapter 5,

“Defining Text Fields” or Chapter 7, “Defining Constant Text Fields” for more

information.

Prompts Constant Text Field 1 Constant Text Field 2

Fixed data PART# SERIAL#

Row 315 180

Column 15 15

Font 4. CG Trium 12p 1003 4. CG Trium 12p 1003

Height Magnification 1 1

Width Magnification 1 1

Justification 1 1

Field Rotation 1 1

Applying Data Edits 10-3

Use the following information to create the two bar code fields. See Chapter

6, “Defining Bar Code Fields” for more information.

Prompts Bar Code Field 1 Bar Code Field 2

Bar Code 4. Code 39 –no c/d 4. Code 39 –no c/d

Field Class 1. Simple 1. Simple

Data Type Alphanumeric Alphanumeric

Maximum Length 10 10

Minimum Length 1 1

Field Prompt KEY PART# SCAN SERIAL#

Fixed Data None None

Row 255 120

Column 15 15

Density 12.0cpi 1:3.0 1 dot 12.0cpi 1:3.0 1 dot

Bar Height 50 50

Field Rotation 1 1

Data Edit None None

10-4 Applying Data Edits

Use the following information to create the two combo text fields. See

Chapter 5, “Defining Text Fields” for more information about creating

combination text fields.

Prompts Combo Field 1 Combo Field 2

Field Class 4. Combo (Merged) 4. Combo (Merged)

Maximum Length 10 10

Minimum Length 1 1

Field Number 1 2

Start Position 1 1

Number of Characters 10 10

Fill Direction 3 Do not fill 3 Do not fill

Fixed Data None None

Row 240 105

Column 15 15

Font 3. CG Trium 10p 1002 3. CG Trium 10p 1002

Height Magnification 1 1

Width Magnification 1 1

Justification 1 1

Field Rotation 1 1

Data Edit None None

Applying Data Edits 10-5

Printing the Format

From the Main Menu, select Print Labels, and the AUTOPART format.

Follow the field prompts as necessary.

Depending on the data you enter for the bar code fields, this sample prints

the following label.

10-6 Applying Data Edits

Padding Data

In our AUTOPART sample, we will pad data in the PART# bar code field.

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

2. Press 2 to edit an existing format.

Select Format

for Editing

- = Format Menu = -

01 AUTOPART

02 PRICE

03 LINE2

04 LINE

05 CONSTANT

06 COMBO

07 SIZE

3. Select AUTOPART. Press e.

- = Edit Menu = -

1. Edit Header Info

2. Edit a Field

3. Add a Field

4. Delete a Field

5. Quit Edit

4. Press 2.

Select Edit Field

Fld: 1 Constant

Fld: 2 Constant

Fld: 3 Ufld: 1 Smpl

Fld: 4 Ufld: 2 Smpl

Fld: 5 Ufld: 3 Cmbo

Fld: 6 Ufld: 4 Cmbo

5. Select Fld: 3 Ufld 1 Smpl to edit the PART#

bar code field. Press e.

Select Type:Fld #3

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

6. Press e.

Applying Data Edits 10-7

- = Select Bar Code = -

4. Code 39 –no c/d

5. Codabar

6. EAN-8

7. EAN-13

8. Code 128

9. MSI

7. Press e to keep Code 39 as the bar

code.

Select Field Class

1. Simple Field

2. Price Field

3. System Date/Time

4. Combo (Merged)

8. Press e to keep the field defined as

simple.

Numeric or

Alpha-Numeric Data?

A/N > A _

9. Press e to keep Alphanumeric as the

data type.

Enter Max. Length

> 10 _ 10. Press g. Type 2 (so the maximum length

for the field is 12). Press e.

Enter Min. Length

> 1 _ 11. Press e to keep the current minimum

length.

Enter Field Prompt

KEY PART# _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12. Press e to keep the current field prompt.

Edit Fixed Data

Press ENTER to

retain

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

13. Press e for no fixed data.

Enter Row #

> 255 _ 14. Press e to keep the current row

location.

Enter Col. #

> 15 _ 15. Press e to keep the current column

location.

- = Select Density = -

3.3 cpi 1:2.5 4 dots

4.0 cpi 1:3.0 3 dots

6.0 cpi 1:3.0 2 dots

6.6 cpi 1:2.5 2 dots

3.7 cpi 1:2.0 4 dots

12.0cpi 1:3.0 1 dot

2.8 cpi 1:2.2 5 dots

16. Press e to keep the current density.

10-8 Applying Data Edits

Enter Bar Height

(Units = Inch/100)

> 50 _

17. Press e to keep the current bar code

height.

Top of Field at:

1. Top of Supply

2. Left of Supply

3. Bottom of Supply

4. Right of Supply

18. Press e to keep the current 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

8. Make Shoe Size

19. Select Pad Data Field. Press e.

Pad Characters on

Left or Right? L/R _

20. Press L to pad characters on the left.

Enter Pad

character: _ 21. Type 0 for the pad character.

Select Edit #2

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

22. Press e for no additional data edits.

- = Edit Menu = -

1. Edit Header Info

2. Edit a Field

3. Add a Field

4. Delete a Field

5. Quit Edit

23. Press 5.

Save changes? Y/N > _

24. Press Y. You return to the Format Menu.

Press b until you return to the Main Menu.

Applying Data Edits 10-9

Printing the Format

From the Main Menu, select Print Labels, and the AUTOPART format.

Follow the field prompts as necessary.

Depending on the data you enter for the bar code fields, this sample prints

the following label.

This graphic shows the padded PART# bar code field and the copied data for

the human readable combo text field.

Notice that the combo text field only contains 10 characters, not 12, because

the combo field was set up for a maximum of 10 characters. It includes the

two zero pad characters and the next eight characters of the bar code

(entered by the user).

10-10 Applying Data Edits

Extracting Characters

In our AUTOPART sample, we will extract five characters from the PART#

bar code field and only these five extracted characters will print.

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

2. Press 2 to edit an existing format.

Select Format

for Editing

- = Format Menu = -

01 AUTOPART

02 PRICE

03 LINE2

04 LINE

05 CONSTANT

06 COMBO

07 SIZE

3. Select AUTOPART. Press e.

- = Edit Menu = -

1. Edit Header Info

2. Edit a Field

3. Add a Field

4. Delete a Field

5. Quit Edit

4. Press 2 to edit the PART# bar code field.

Select Edit Field

Fld: 1 Constant

Fld: 2 Constant

Fld: 3 Ufld: 1 Smpl

Fld: 4 Ufld: 2 Smpl

Fld: 5 Ufld: 3 Cmbo

Fld: 6 Ufld: 4 Cmbo

5. Select Fld: 3 Ufld 1 Smpl. Press e.

Select Type:Fld #3

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

6. Press e.

Applying Data Edits 10-11

- = Select Bar Code = -

4. Code 39 –no c/d

5. Codabar

6. EAN-8

7. EAN-13

8. Code 128

9. MSI

7. Press e to keep Code 39 as the bar

code.

Select Field Class

1. Simple Field

2. Price Field

3. System Date/Time

4. Combo (Merged)

8. Press e to keep the field defined as

simple.

Numeric or

Alpha-Numeric Data?

A/N > A _

9. Press e to keep Alphanumeric as the

data type.

Enter Max. Length

> 12 _ 10. Press g. Type 0 (so the maximum length

for the field is 10). Press e.

Enter Min. Length

> 1 _ 11. Press e to keep the current minimum

length.

Enter Field Prompt

KEY PART# _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12. Press e to keep the current field prompt.

Edit Fixed Data

Press ENTER to

retain

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

13. Press e for no fixed data.

Enter Row #

> 255 _ 14. Press e to keep the current row

location.

Enter Col. #

> 15 _ 15. Press e to keep the current column

location.

- = Select Density = -

3.3 cpi 1:2.5 4 dots

4.0 cpi 1:3.0 3 dots

6.0 cpi 1:3.0 2 dots

6.6 cpi 1:2.5 2 dots

3.7 cpi 1:2.0 4 dots

12.0cpi 1:3.0 1 dot

2.8 cpi 1:2.2 5 dots

16. Press e to keep the current density.

10-12 Applying Data Edits

Enter Bar Height

(Units = Inch/100)

> 50 _

17. Press e to keep the current bar code

height.

Top of Field at:

1. Top of Supply

2. Left of Supply

3. Bottom of Supply

4. Right of Supply

18. Press e to keep the current 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

8. Make Shoe Size

19. Select Extract Chars. Press e.

Extract chars from

Left or Right? L/R _

20. Press R to extract characters from the right.

Enter number

of characters: _ _ 21. Type 5. Press e.

Select Edit #2

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

22. Press e for no additional data edits.

- = Edit Menu = -

1. Edit Header Info

2. Edit a Field

3. Add a Field

4. Delete a Field

5. Quit Edit

23. Press 5.

Save changes? Y/N > _

24. Press Y. You return to the Format Menu.

Press b until you return to the Main Menu.

Applying Data Edits 10-13

Printing the Format

From the Main Menu, select Print Labels, and the AUTOPART format.

Follow the field prompts as necessary.

Depending on the data you enter for the bar code fields, this sample prints

the following label.

This graphic shows the five extracted characters from the PART# bar code

field and the copied data for the human readable combo text field.

Notice that the bar code field contains the last five characters entered, since

we extracted characters from the right. The combo text field also contains

those five characters.

10-14 Applying Data Edits

Stripping Characters

In our AUTOPART sample, we will strip three characters from the PART# bar

code field and only the remaining characters will print.

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

2. Press 2 to edit an existing format.

Select Format

for Editing

- = Format Menu = -

01 AUTOPART

02 PRICE

03 LINE2

04 LINE

05 CONSTANT

06 COMBO

07 SIZE

3. Select AUTOPART. Press e.

- = Edit Menu = -

1. Edit Header Info

2. Edit a Field

3. Add a Field

4. Delete a Field

5. Quit Edit

4. Press 2 to edit the PART# bar code field.

Select Edit Field

Fld: 1 Constant

Fld: 2 Constant

Fld: 3 Ufld: 1 Smpl

Fld: 4 Ufld: 2 Smpl

Fld: 5 Ufld: 3 Cmbo

Fld: 6 Ufld: 4 Cmbo

5. Select Fld: 3 Ufld 1 Smpl. Press e.

Select Type:Fld #3

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

6. Press e.

Applying Data Edits 10-15

- = Select Bar Code = -

4. Code 39 –no c/d

5. Codabar

6. EAN-8

7. EAN-13

8. Code 128

9. MSI

7. Press e to keep Code 39 as the bar

code.

Select Field Class

1. Simple Field

2. Price Field

3. System Date/Time

4. Combo (Merged)

8. Press e to keep the field defined as

simple.

Numeric or

Alpha-Numeric Data?

A/N > A _

9. Press e to keep Alphanumeric as the

data type.

Enter Max. Length

> 10 _ 10. Press e to keep the current maximum

length.

Enter Min. Length

> 1 _ 11. Press e to keep the current minimum

length.

Enter Field Prompt

KEY PART# _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12. Press e to keep the current field prompt.

Edit Fixed Data

Press ENTER to

retain

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

13. Press e for no fixed data.

Enter Row #

> 255 _ 14. Press e to keep the current row

location.

Enter Col. #

> 15 _ 15. Press e to keep the current column

location.

- = Select Density = -

3.3 cpi 1:2.5 4 dots

4.0 cpi 1:3.0 3 dots

6.0 cpi 1:3.0 2 dots

6.6 cpi 1:2.5 2 dots

3.7 cpi 1:2.0 4 dots

12.0cpi 1:3.0 1 dot

2.8 cpi 1:2.2 5 dots

16. Press e to keep the current density.

10-16 Applying Data Edits

Enter Bar Height

(Units = Inch/100)

> 50 _

17. Press e to keep the current bar code

height.

Top of Field at:

1. Top of Supply

2. Left of Supply

3. Bottom of Supply

4. Right of Supply

18. Press e to keep the current 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

8. Make Shoe Size

19. Select Strip Chars. Press e.

Strip chars from

Left or Right? L/R _

20. Press L to remove characters from the left.

Enter number

of characters: _ _ 21. Type 3. Press e.

Select Edit #2

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

22. Press e for no additional data edits.

- = Edit Menu = -

1. Edit Header Info

2. Edit a Field

3. Add a Field

4. Delete a Field

5. Quit Edit

23. Press 5.

Save changes? Y/N > _

24. Press Y. You return to the Format Menu.

Press b until you return to the Main Menu.

Applying Data Edits 10-17

Printing the Format

From the Main Menu, select Print Labels, and the AUTOPART format.

Follow the field prompts as necessary.

Depending on the data you enter for the bar code fields, this sample prints

the following label.

This graphic shows the seven remaining characters in the PART# bar code

field, after the first three characters were stripped.

Notice that the bar code field contains the last seven characters entered,

since we stripped the first three characters entered (from the left). The

combo text field also contains the remaining seven characters.

10-18 Applying Data Edits

Extracting Characters from the Middle

In our AUTOPART sample, we will extract four characters from the PART#

bar code field and only these four extracted characters will print.

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

2. Press 2 to edit an existing format.

Select Format

for Editing

- = Format Menu = -

01 AUTOPART

02 PRICE

03 LINE2

04 LINE

05 CONSTANT

06 COMBO

07 SIZE

3. Select AUTOPART. Press e.

- = Edit Menu = -

1. Edit Header Info

2. Edit a Field

3. Add a Field

4. Delete a Field

5. Quit Edit

4. Press 2.

Select Edit Field

Fld: 1 Constant

Fld: 2 Constant

Fld: 3 Ufld: 1 Smpl

Fld: 4 Ufld: 2 Smpl

Fld: 5 Ufld: 3 Cmbo

Fld: 6 Ufld: 4 Cmbo

5. Select Fld: 3 Ufld 1 Smpl to edit the PART#

bar code field. Press e.

Select Type:Fld #3

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

6. Press e.

Applying Data Edits 10-19

- = Select Bar Code = -

4. Code 39 –no c/d

5. Codabar

6. EAN-8

7. EAN-13

8. Code 128

9. MSI

7. Press e to keep Code 39 as the bar

code.

Select Field Class

1. Simple Field

2. Price Field

3. System Date/Time

4. Combo (Merged)

8. Press e to keep the field defined as

simple.

Numeric or

Alpha-Numeric Data?

A/N > A _

9. Press e to keep Alphanumeric as the

data type.

Enter Max. Length

> 10 _ 10. Press e to keep the current maximum

length.

Enter Min. Length

> 1 _ 11. Press e to keep the current minimum

length.

Enter Field Prompt

KEY PART# _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12. Press e to keep the current field prompt.

Edit Fixed Data

Press ENTER to

retain

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

13. Press e for no fixed data.

Enter Row #

> 255 _ 14. Press e to keep the current row

location.

Enter Col. #

> 15 _ 15. Press e to keep the current column

location.

- = Select Density = -

3.3 cpi 1:2.5 4 dots

4.0 cpi 1:3.0 3 dots

6.0 cpi 1:3.0 2 dots

6.6 cpi 1:2.5 2 dots

3.7 cpi 1:2.0 4 dots

12.0cpi 1:3.0 1 dot

2.8 cpi 1:2.2 5 dots

16. Press e to keep the current density.

10-20 Applying Data Edits

Enter Bar Height

(Units = Inch/100)

> 50 _

17. Press e to keep the current bar code

height.

Top of Field at:

1. Top of Supply

2. Left of Supply

3. Bottom of Supply

4. Right of Supply

18. Press e to keep the current 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

8. Make Shoe Size

19. Select Extract from Mid. Press e.

Enter character

Position: _ _ 20. Type 4. Press e.

Enter number

of characters: _ _ 21. Type 4. Press e.

Select Edit #2

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

22. Press e for no additional data edits.

- = Edit Menu = -

1. Edit Header Info

2. Edit a Field

3. Add a Field

4. Delete a Field

5. Quit Edit

23. Press 5.

Save changes? Y/N > _

24. Press Y. You return to the Format Menu.

Press b until you return to the Main Menu.

Applying Data Edits 10-21

Printing the Format

From the Main Menu, select Print Labels, and the AUTOPART format.

Follow the field prompts as necessary.

Depending on the data you enter for the bar code fields, this sample prints

the following label.

This graphic shows the four extracted characters from the PART# bar code

field. The first three and last three characters were stripped.

Notice that the bar code field contains the four middle characters entered,

since we extracted four characters starting with the fourth position. The

combo text field also contains the four extracted characters.

10-22 Applying Data Edits

Inserting Characters

In our AUTOPART sample, we will insert one character at the beginning of

the PART# bar code field, but not print that character in the combo text field.

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

2. Press 2 to edit an existing format.

Select Format

for Editing

- = Format Menu = -

01 AUTOPART

02 PRICE

03 LINE2

04 LINE

05 CONSTANT

06 COMBO

07 SIZE

3. Select AUTOPART. Press e.

- = Edit Menu = -

1. Edit Header Info

2. Edit a Field

3. Add a Field

4. Delete a Field

5. Quit Edit

4. Press 2.

Select Edit Field

Fld: 1 Constant

Fld: 2 Constant

Fld: 3 Ufld: 1 Smpl

Fld: 4 Ufld: 2 Smpl

Fld: 5 Ufld: 3 Cmbo

Fld: 6 Ufld: 4 Cmbo

5. Select Fld: 3 Ufld 1 Smpl to edit the PART#

bar code field. Press e.

Select Type:Fld #3

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

6. Press e.

Applying Data Edits 10-23

- = Select Bar Code = -

4. Code 39 –no c/d

5. Codabar

6. EAN-8

7. EAN-13

8. Code 128

9. MSI

7. Press e to keep Code 39 –no c/d as the

bar code.

Select Field Class

1. Simple Field

2. Price Field

3. System Date/Time

4. Combo (Merged)

8. Press e to keep the field defined as

simple.

Numeric or

Alpha-Numeric Data?

A/N > A _

9. Press e to keep Alphanumeric as the

data type.

Enter Max. Length

> 10 _ 10. Press e to keep the current maximum

length.

Enter Min. Length

> 1 _ 11. Press e to keep the current minimum

length.

Enter Field Prompt

KEY PART# _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12. Press e to keep the current field prompt.

Edit Fixed Data

Press ENTER to

retain

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

13. Press e for no fixed data.

Enter Row #

> 255 _ 14. Press e to keep the current row

location.

Enter Col. #

> 15 _ 15. Press e to keep the current column

location.

- = Select Density = -

3.3 cpi 1:2.5 4 dots

4.0 cpi 1:3.0 3 dots

6.0 cpi 1:3.0 2 dots

6.6 cpi 1:2.5 2 dots

3.7 cpi 1:2.0 4 dots

12.0cpi 1:3.0 1 dot

2.8 cpi 1:2.2 5 dots

16. Press e to keep the current density.

10-24 Applying Data Edits

Enter Bar Height

(Units = Inch/100)

> 50 _

17. Press e to keep the current bar code

height.

Top of Field at:

1. Top of Supply

2. Left of Supply

3. Bottom of Supply

4. Right of Supply

18. Press e to keep the current field

rotation.

Select Edit #1

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

19. Select Insert Chars. Press e.

Enter character

to Insert: _ 20. Type P.

Enter character

Position: _ _ 21. Type 1. Press e.

Select Edit #2

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

22. Press e for no additional data edits.

- = Edit Menu = -

1. Edit Header Info

2. Edit a Field

3. Add a Field

4. Delete a Field

5. Quit Edit

23. Press 2 to edit the combo text field

containing the human readable characters (for

the PART# bar code) so the maximum number

of characters is 9, the start position to copy

from is 02 (does not copy the inserted “P”

character), the number of characters to copy

is 9, and do not fill the field if it is short.

Save changes? Y/N > _

24. Press Y. You return to the Format Menu.

Press b until you return to the Main Menu.

Applying Data Edits 10-25

Printing the Format

From the Main Menu, select Print Labels, and the AUTOPART format.

Follow the field prompts as necessary.

Depending on the data you enter for the bar code fields, this sample prints

the following label.

This graphic shows the PART# bar code field, with a “P” as the first

character.

Notice that the bar code field contains the maximum number of 10

characters, while the combo field contains a maximum of 9 characters. The

combo field does not display the “P.”

10-26 Applying Data Edits

Make Into Price

We will create a new format, SHOE-PRICE (2.0 long x 2.0 wide) that

contains three text fields and apply the “make into price” edit on the second

text field.

NOTE: Use this edit only on text fields.

Use the following information to create the text field. See Chapters 5,

“Defining Text Fields,” and Chapter 7, “Defining Constant Text Fields” for

more information.

Prompts Text Field 1 Constant Text Field Text Field 2

Field Class Simple N/A Simple

Data Type Alpha-numeric N/A Numeric

Max. Length 16 N/A 6

Min. Length 1 N/A 1

Field Prompt ENTER ITEM N/A KEY PRICE

Fixed data None PRICE None

Row 130 75 75

Column 10 30 75

Font 3. CG Trium 10p 1002 2. CG Trium 8pt 1001 2. CG Trium 8pt 1001

Height Mag. 1 1 1

Width Mag. 1 1 1

Justif. 1 1 1

Field Rot. 1 1 1

Data Edit None N/A 2 Make into Price

Applying Data Edits 10-27

Printing the Format

From the Main Menu, select Print Labels, and the SHOE-PRICE format.

Follow the field prompts as necessary.

Depending on the data you enter for the bar code fields, this sample prints

the following label.

This graphic shows the second text field

automatically formatted to include the

selected currency (set through Configuration

menu) symbols. See Chapter 3,

“Configuring the Printer,” for more

information.

Make Into Shoe Size

In our SHOE-PRICE sample, we will add one more text field, containing the

fixed data “SIZE” and apply the “make into shoe size” edit on that text field.

This example also shows how to apply a data edit to a field that includes

fixed data.

This edit transforms a size that ends in 5 into a “1/2” size when printed on a

label. For example, if you enter 65 as the size, 6 ½ appears on the label.

NOTE: Use this edit only on text fields.

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

2. Press 2 to edit an existing format.

10-28 Applying Data Edits

Select Format

for Editing

- = Format Menu = -

01 SHOE-PRICE

02 AUTOPART

03 PRICE

04 LINE2

05 LINE

06 CONSTANT

07 COMBO

08 SIZE

3. Select SHOE-PRICE. Press e.

- = Edit Menu = -

1. Edit Header Info

2. Edit a Field

3. Add a Field

4. Delete a Field

5. Quit Edit

4. Press 3 to add a field.

New Field Location

Fld: 1 Ufld: 1 Smpl

Fld: 2 Constant

Fld: 3 Ufld: 2 Smpl

5. Select Fld: 3 Ufld: 2 Smpl. e.

Add new field

1. Before or

2. After

selected field? > _

6. Press 2 (After selected field).

Select Type: Fld #4

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

5. Finished

7. Press 1 to define a text field.

Select Field Class

1. Simple Field

2. Price Field

3. System Date/Time

4. Complex (Merged)

8. Press 1 to define a simple field.

Numeric or

Alpha-Numeric Data?

A/N > _

9. Press A (alpha-numeric).

Enter Max. Length

> _ _ _ 10. Type 12 as the maximum number of

characters in the field. Press e.

Applying Data Edits 10-29

Enter Min. Length

> _ _ _ 11. Type 1 as the minimum number of characters

in the field. Press e.

Enter Field Prompt

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

12. Type ENTER SIZE. Press e.

Enter Fixed Data

Press ENTER if none

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

13. Type SIZE, then press Space for the fixed

data. Press e.

Add fixed data

Before or After

entry chars? B/A

> _

14. Press B to print the fixed data before the entry

characters.

Enter Row #

> _ _ _ 15. Type 95 for the row location. Press e.

Enter Col. #

> _ _ _ 16. Type 30 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 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

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

Enter Height Mag for

this font (1-7) > _ 18. Press 1 for the height magnification.

Enter Width Mag for

this font (1-7) > _ 19. Press 1 for the width magnification.

10-30 Applying Data Edits

Set Justification

1. Left (L)

2. Right (E)

3. Center (B)

20. 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

21. 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

8. Make Shoe Size

22. Select Make Shoe Size. Press e.

Select Edit #2

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

23. Press e for no additional data edits.

Perform Edits

Before or After

including Fixed

Data? (B/A) > _

24. Press A.

- = Edit Menu = -

1. Edit Header Info

2. Edit a Field

3. Add a Field

4. Delete a Field

5. Quit Edit

25. Press 5.

Save current

format? Y/N > _ 26. Press Y to save the format. You return to the

Design Menu. Press b until you return to

the Main Menu.

Applying Data Edits 10-31

Printing the Format

From the Main Menu, select Print Labels, and the SHOE-PRICE format.

Follow the field prompts as necessary.

Depending on the data you enter for the bar code fields, this sample prints

the following label.

These graphics show the SIZE text field automatically formatted to include

the “1/2” shoe size designation, if necessary.

10-32 Applying Data Edits

Editing a Format 11-1

EDITING A FORMAT

This chapter includes information about editing a format, copying a

format, and deleting a format. Depending on the size of your memory card,

you can store up to 80 formats in your printer.

When editing a format, you can modify the

header information (format name, supply length

and width), add a field, delete a field, or edit an

existing field.

We will copy our SHOE-PRICE format, add a

line field, and delete the text field formatted as

price field.

Copying a Format

We will copy our SHOE-PRICE format and name the new format SHOE-SIZE.

- = Main Menu = -

. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

2. Press 3 to copy an existing format.

Select Format

to Copy _

- = Format Menu = -

01 SHOE-PRICE

02 AUTOPART

03 PRICE

04 LINE2

05 LINE

06 CONSTANT

07 COMBO

08 SIZE

3. Select SHOE-PRICE. Press e.

11-2 Editing a Format

Enter Format Name

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

4. Type SHOE-SIZE and press e.

Format Copied!

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

5. The format is copied and you return to the

Design menu.

Editing a Field

When you edit a field, you can add, delete, or modify existing fields as well

as change the format name, supply length, or supply width.

Adding a Field

In our new SHOE-SIZE format, we will add a line field.

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

2. Press 2 to edit an existing format.

Select Format

for Editing _

- = Format Menu = -

01 SHOE-SIZE

02 SHOE-PRICE

03 AUTOPART

04 PRICE

05 LINE2

06 LINE

07 CONSTANT

3. Select SHOE-SIZE. Press e.

Editing a Format 11-3

- = Edit Menu = -

1. Edit Header Info

2. Edit a Field

3. Add a Field

4. Delete a Field

5. Quit Edit

4. Press 3 to add a field.

New Field Location

Fld: 1 Ufld: 1 Smpl

Fld: 2 Constant

Fld: 3 Ufld: 2 Smpl

Fld: 4 Ufld: 3 Smpl

5. Select Fld: 4 Ufld: 3 Smpl. Press e.

Add new field

1. Before or

2. After

selected field? > _

6. Press 2 (After selected field).

Select Type: Fld #5

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

7. Press 4 for a line field.

Is line Segment or

Vector? S/V > _ 8. Press S.

Enter Row #

for First Point

> _ _ _

9. Type 122 for the row location. Press e.

Enter Col. #

for First Point

> _ _ _

10. Type 10 for the column location. Press

Enter Row #

for Last Point

> _ _ _

11. Type 122 for the end row location. Press

Enter Col. #

for Last Point

> _ _ _

12. Type 130 for the end column location. Press

Enter Thickness

(2 = 0.01 inch)

> _ _

13. Type 3 and press e.

11-4 Editing a Format

- = Edit Menu = -

1. Edit Header Info

2. Edit a Field

3. Add a Field

4. Delete a Field

5. Quit Edit

14. Press 5 to exit the Edit menu.

Save changes? Y/N > _

15. Press Y. You return to the Format menu.

Printing the Format

From the Main Menu, select Print Labels, and

the SHOE-SIZE format. Follow the field prompts

as necessary.

Depending on the data you enter for the bar code

fields, this sample prints the following label.

This graphic shows the copied SHOE-SIZE

format with the line field added.

Deleting a Field

In our SHOE-SIZE format, we will delete the text field formatted as a price

field.

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

2. Press 2 to edit an existing format.

Editing a Format 11-5

Select Format

for Editing _

- = Format Menu = -

01 SHOE-SIZE

02 SHOE-PRICE

03 AUTOPART

04 PRICE

05 LINE2

06 LINE

07 CONSTANT

3. Select SHOE-SIZE. Press e.

- = Edit Menu = -

1. Edit Header Info

2. Edit a Field

3. Add a Field

4. Delete a Field

5. Quit Edit

4. Press 4 to delete a field.

Select Fld to Erase

Fld: 1 Ufld: 1 Smpl

Fld: 2 Constant

Fld: 3 Ufld: 2 Smpl

Fld: 4 Ufld: 3 Smpl

Fld: 5 Line

5. Select Fld: 3 Ufld: 2 Smpl to erase the text

field formatted as a price field. Press e.

- = Edit Menu = -

1. Edit Header Info

2. Edit a Field

3. Add a Field

4. Delete a Field

5. Quit Edit

6. Press 4.

Select Fld to Erase

Fld: 1 Ufld: 1 Smpl

Fld: 2 Constant

Fld: 3 Ufld: 3 Smpl

Fld: 4 Line

7. Select Fld: 2 Constant to delete the constant

text field containing “PRICE.” Press e.

The constant text field is erased and you

return to the Edit menu.

- = Edit Menu = -

1. Edit Header Info

2. Edit a Field

3. Add a Field

4. Delete a Field

5. Quit Edit

8. Press 5 to exit the Edit menu.

Save changes? Y/N > _

9. Press Y. You return to the Format menu.

11-6 Editing a Format

Printing the Format

From the Main Menu, select Print Labels, and

the SHOE-SIZE format. Follow the field

prompts as necessary.

Depending on the data you enter for the bar

code fields, this sample prints the following

label.

This graphic shows the SHOE-SIZE format with

the text field formatted as a price field and the

constant text field “PRICE” deleted.

Modifying an Existing Field

In our SHOE-SIZE format, we will modify the text field.

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

2. Press 2 to edit an existing format.

Select Format

for Editing _

- = Format Menu = -

01 SHOE-SIZE

02 SHOE-PRICE

03 AUTOPART

04 PRICE

05 LINE2

06 LINE

07 CONSTANT

3. Select SHOE-SIZE. Press e.

- = Edit Menu = -

1. Edit Header Info

2. Edit a Field

3. Add a Field

4. Delete a Field

5. Quit Edit

4. Press 2 to edit an existing field.

Editing a Format 11-7

Select Edit Field

Fld: 1 Ufld: 1 Smpl

Fld: 2 Ufld: 2 Smpl

Fld: 3 Line

5. Select Fld: 1 Ufld: 1 Smpl. Press e.

Select Type:Fld #1

1. Text Field

2. Bar Code Field

3. Constant Text

4. Line

6. Press e.

Select Field Class

1. Simple Field

2. Price Field

3. System Date/Time

4. Combo (Merged)

7. Press e to keep the field defined as

simple.

Numeric or

Alpha-Numeric Data?

A/N > A_

8. Press e to keep Alphanumeric as the

data type.

Enter Max. Length

> 16 _ 9. Press e to keep the current maximum

length.

Enter Min. Length

> 1 _ _ 10. Press e to keep the current minimum

length.

Enter Field Prompt

> ENTER ITEM _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

11. Press e to keep the current field prompt.

Enter Fixed Data

Press ENTER if none

> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

12. Press e for no fixed data.

Enter Row #

> 130 13. Press e to keep the current row

location.

Enter Col. #

> 10 _ 14. Press g twice and type 5 to change the

column location. Press e.

11-8 Editing a Format

- = Select Font = -

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

15. Select CG TrCon 10p 1008. Press e.

Enter Height Mag for

this font (1-7) > 1_ 16. Press e to keep the current height

magnification.

Enter Width Mag for

this font (1-7) > 1_ 17. Press e to keep the current width

magnification.

Set Justification

1. Left (L)

2. Right (E)

3. Center (B)

18. Press e to keep the current 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

19. Press e to keep the current 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

8. Make Shoe Size

20. Press e for no additional data edits.

- = Edit Menu = -

1. Edit Header Info

2. Edit a Field

3. Add a Field

4. Delete a Field

5. Quit Edit

21. Press 5 to exit the Edit menu.

Editing a Format 11-9

Save changes? Y/N > _

22. Press Y. You return to the Format menu.

Printing the Format

From the Main Menu, select Print Labels, and

the SHOE-SIZE format. Follow the field prompts

as necessary.

Depending on the data you enter for the text

fields, this sample prints the following label.

This graphic shows the SHOE-SIZE format with

the new column location and font in the text

field.

Changing Header Information

When editing a format, you can change the header information: format

name, supply length, and supply width.

In our SHOE-SIZE format, we will change the format name, supply length,

and supply width.

NOTE: Before you change the supply length or width, make sure the supply

loaded in the printer matches the supply sizes specified in the

header information.

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

2. Press 2 to edit an existing format.

11-10 Editing a Format

Select Format

for Editing _

- = Format Menu = -

01 SHOE-SIZE

02 SHOE-PRICE

03 AUTOPART

04 PRICE

05 LINE2

06 LINE

07 CONSTANT

3. Select SHOE-SIZE. Press e.

- = Edit Menu = -

1. Edit Header Info

2. Edit a Field

3. Add a Field

4. Delete a Field

5. Quit Edit

4. Press 1 to edit the header information.

- Edit Header Menu -

1. Change Menu Name

2. Edit MPCL Number

3. Edit Description

4. Change Length

5. Change Width

5. Select Change Menu Name. Press e.

Edit Format Name

>SHOE-SIZE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

6. Press g four times and type TAG. Press

e. The format name has been changed

to SHOE-TAG. You return to the Edit Header

menu.

NOTE: Duplicate names are not allowed.

- Edit Header Menu -

1. Change Menu Name

2. Edit MPCL Number

3. Edit Description

4. Change Length

5. Change Width

7. Press 4 to change the supply length.

Edit Length of

Supply (55 – 400)

>200 _

8. Press g three times and type 150. Press

Editing a Format 11-11

Warning: New Length

less than old length

Press a key to

continue. Or ESC to

Abort> _

9. Press e to continue. You return to the

Edit Header menu.

NOTE: If your format has fields defined that are

close to the non-print zones (top or bottom

of the label) and you change the supply

length, those fields may print off the label

(causing this warning).

- Edit Header Menu -

1. Change Menu Name

2. Edit MPCL Number

3. Edit Description

4. Change Length

5. Change Width

10. Press 5 to change the supply width.

Select Supply Width

1. 1.20 Inches

2. 1.5 Inches

3. 2.00 Inches

11. Press 2 to change the supply width to 1.50

inches, instead of 2.0 inches.

Warning: New Width

less than old width

Press a key to

continue. Or ESC to

Abort > _

12. Press e to continue. You return to the

Edit Header menu.

NOTE: If your format has fields defined that are

close to the non-print zones (edges of the

label) and you change the supply width,

those fields may print off the label

(causing this warning).

- Edit Header Menu -

1. Change Menu Name

2. Edit MPCL Number

3. Edit Description

4. Change Length

5. Change Width

13. Press b to return to the Edit menu. Press

5 to exit the Edit menu.

Save changes? Y/N > _

14. Press Y. You return to the Format menu.

11-12 Editing a Format

NOTE: The row and column locations need to be modified for each field (to

fit on 1.5 inch by 1.5 inch supply) as follows:

Field Row Column

Text field (item) 90 10

Text field (size) 65 30

Line field 82 start

82 end

82 start

110 end

Printing the Format

From the Main Menu, select Print Labels, and the

SHOE-SIZE format. Follow the field prompts as

necessary.

Depending on the data you enter for the text fields,

this sample prints the following label. This graphic

shows the SHOE-TAG format with the new supply

length and width dimensions.

NOTE: The selections:

2. Edit MPCL Number

3. Edit Description

are reserved for future use.

Editing a Format 11-13

Deleting a Format

We will delete our SHOE-TAG format.

- = Main Menu = -

1. Design Formats

2. Print Labels

3. Configuration

1. Press 1 to design your formats.

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

2. Press 4 to delete an existing format.

Select Format

for Deletion _

- = Format Menu = -

01 SHOE-TAG

02 SHOE-PRICE

03 AUTOPART

04 PRICE

05 LINE2

06 LINE

07 CONSTANT

3. Select SHOE-TAG. Press e.

Delete Format:

01 SHOE-TAG

Are you sure? Y/N _

4. Press Y.

Format Deleted!

- = Design Menu = -

1. Create New Format

2. Edit Old Format

3. Copy Format

4. Delete Format

5. The format is deleted and you return to the

Design menu.

11-14 Editing a Format

Troubleshooting 12-1

TROUBLESHOOTING

This chapter explains how to reset the printer, call Technical

Support, and gives explanations of your printer's errors. The errors are

classified by type and are listed in order. Call Technical Support if you

receive any error message not listed in this chapter.

If you have trouble loading supplies or performing maintenance, refer to your

Equipment Manual.

Problem Solution

Error:Field off tag

MPCL Error #614

Redefine current

field

The field you are defining has run off the tag. You

must redefine it.

Warning: Possible

Field off tag error.

Do you wish to

redefine current

field?

(Y)es / (N)o > _

The field you are defining may run off the tag. You

can, but it is not necessary, to redefine the field.

Press Y to redefine or N to continue. When you print,

one or more fields may not print if they are off the

supply.

No fields in fmt You saved the format without entering any fields.

Delete the format, and recreate it.

Warning: Low Battery

Save changes and

exit to Main Menu

(Press any key)

Replace the current battery handle with a fully

charged one. See your Equipment Manual for battery

charging information.

Duplicate Name

ReEnter _

Type a new format name and press e.

You cannot have duplicate format names.

If you see the “Hot Key

List”

Press e or b to return to the Main Menu.

12-2 Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

If you see the DOS prompt

B:\

Type g and press e to start the application.

I2 of 5 bar codes do not

scan.

Refer to the Equipment Manual for proper scanning

techniques.

Verify that the I2 of 5 bar code scan lengths specified

in the printer configuration are even numbers of

characters.

Troubleshooting Information

If you experience problems using your printer, refer to this section.

If You Receive an Error Message

Any time you receive a message that is not described in this manual, or the

recommended action does not solve the problem, call Technical Support.

Calling Technical Support

Technical support representatives are available Monday through Friday

during regular business hours at 1-800-543-6650. Follow these steps before

you call:

1. Record any error messages that occurred.

2. Try to recreate the problem, if you can.

3. List any changes that have recently been made to the system. Try to

record what you did when the problem occurred.

If these steps do not solve the problem, call Technical Support.

Troubleshooting 12-3

Have the following information ready before you call:

♦ Monarch printer model

♦ support agreement, contract number, or invoice information

♦ customer number

♦ printer serial number

Data Errors

Errors 001 to 499 are data errors. A data error indicates that incorrect data

was received from the host, causing the printer to ignore the entire print job.

After checking the packet and correcting the problem, transmit the print job

again.

The following is a list of data errors. These errors occur because data in the

format, batch, check digit, font, or graphic packet is invalid.

Format Errors (1 - 99)

Error Code Description

001 Format ID number must be 1 to 99.

002 Name must be 1 to 8 characters inside quotes or a printer-assigned

name ("").

003 Action must be A (add) or C (clear).

004 Supply length is invalid (maximum is 4").

005 Supply width is invalid (maximum is 2").

006 Storage device must be R (volatile RAM).

007 Unit of measure must be E (English).

010 Field ID number is outside the range 0 to 999.

011 Field length exceeds 2710.

012 Row field position is greater than the maximum stock dimension.

013 Column field position is greater than the maximum stock dimension.

12-4 Troubleshooting

014 Font style is invalid. See Chapter 5, "Defining Text Fields," for more

information.

015 Character rotation must be 0 (0 degrees), 1 (90 degrees), 2 (180

degrees), or 3 (270 degrees). See Chapter 5, “Defining Text Fields,"

for information.

016 Field rotation must be 0 (0 degrees), 1 (90 degrees), 2 (180

degrees), or 3 (270 degrees). See Chapter 5, “Defining Text Fields"

for information.

017 Field restriction must be V (variable) or F (fixed).

018 Code page selection defined in the field must be 1 (ASCII).

020 Vertical magnification must be 1 to 7.

021 Horizontal magnification must be 1 to 7.

022 Color must be Black Opaque, White Opaque, Black Transparent, or

White Transparent. See Chapter 5, "Defining Text Fields," for more

information.

023 Intercharacter gap must be 0 to 9 dots.

024 Field justification must be B (balanced), L (left), or R (right). See

Chapter 5, "Defining Text Fields," for more information.

025 Data length is too long.

030 Bar code height must be at least 1 or is not within the supply

dimensions.

031 Human readable option must be

1 no CD or NS

5 NS at bottom, no CD

6 CD at bottom, no NS

7 CD and NS at bottom

8 no text

032 Bar code type is invalid. See Chapter 6, “Defining Bar Code Fields,"

for valid options.

Troubleshooting 12-5

033 Bar code density is invalid. See Chapter 6, "Defining Bar Code

Fields," for the bar code density values.

040 Line thickness must be 1 to 10.

041 Line angle must be 0, 90, 180, or 270.

042 End row is invalid. Line segment end row is defined outside of

printable area. See Chapter 8, “Defining Line Fields,” for more

information.

043 End column is invalid. Line segment end column is defined outside

of printable area. See Chapter 8, “Defining Line Fields,” for more

information.

044 Dot pattern for line or box must be "".

045 Line length is defined beyond the maximum length of 3.72". See

Chapter 8, "Defining Line Fields," for valid lengths.

046 Line type must be S (segment) or V (vector).

051 Imaging mode in the graphic header must be 0.

Batch Errors (100 - 199)

101 The format referenced by batch is not in memory.

102 Print quantity is outside the range 0 to 25.

104 Batch mode must be N (new) or U (update).

105 Batch separator in a batch control field must be 0 (Off).

106 Print multiple is not 1.

108 Multiple part supply is outside the range 1 to 5.

Option Errors (200 - 249)

200 Option number must be 1, 4, 31, or 50.

201 Copy length is outside the range 0 to 255.

12-6 Troubleshooting

202 Copy start position must be 1 to 255.

203 Destination start position must be 1 to 255.

204 Source field must be 0 to 999.

205 Copy type must be 1 (copy after rules) or 2 (copy before rules).

211 Narrow element value is less than 1 or greater than 99. Correct the

value and resend the format to the printer.

212 Wide element value is less than 1 or greater than 99. Correct the

value and resend the format to the printer.

214 Truncation code must be S (standard) or T (truncated bar code).

215 Aspect code must be C (columns) or R (rows).

216 Option definition must be S (set) or T (template).

217 Input device must be D (Default), H (Host), K (Keyboard), N (None),

or S (Scanner).

220 Check digit selection must be G to generate check digit.

221 Primary or secondary price format is outside the range 1 to 15.

222 Data type restriction is outside the range of 1 to 6.

223 Option is not valid for the field.

Online Configuration Errors (250 - 299)

251 Power up mode must be 0 (online).

252 Language selection must be 0 (English).

253 Batch separator code in a supply setup packet must be 0 (off).

254 Slash zero selection must be 0 (standard zero).

255 Supply type must be 0 (black mark) or 1 (die cut).

256 Ribbon selection must be 0 (direct) or 1 (transfer).

257 Feed mode must be 0 (continuous) or 1 (on-demand).

Troubleshooting 12-7

258 Supply position is outside the range.

259 Contrast adjustment must be -28 to 11.

260 Print adjustment must be -99 to 99.

261 Margin adjustment must be -99 to 99.

262 Speed adjustment must be 0 (1.0 IPS).

263 Primary monetary symbol is invalid.

264 Secondary symbol selection must be 0 (none) or 1 (print secondary

sign).

265 Monetary decimal places must be 0 to 3.

272 Internal code page selection must be 1 (ASCII).

273 Cut adjustment must be -99 to 99 dots.

282 RS232 Trailer string is too long. Use a maximum of 3 characters.

283 ENQ Trailer string is too long. Use a maximum of 3 characters.

284 The buffer type must be T (Transmit), R (Receive), I (Image), F

(Format), or D (Downloadable Fonts).

285 The storage device type in the memory configuration packet must be

R (volatile RAM).

286 The buffer size is invalid.

287 The printhead width must be 1.83 inches.

288 The battery voltage must be 1 (12-volt battery).

289 The printer address specified in the communication settings packet

must use exactly six characters.

Check Digit Errors (300 - 324)

310 Check digit scheme number must be 1 to 10.

311 Modulus must be 2 to 11.

12-8 Troubleshooting

314 Check digit algorithm must be D (sum of digits) or P (sum of

products).

General Packet Errors (400 - 435)

400 The character immediately following { is invalid.

401 Internal data error. Call Technical Support.

402 Field separator is not in the expected location.

403 Field separator was not found.

404 The number or string that is currently being processed is too long.

405 Too many fields exist in the format. You cannot have more than 50

fields in the format. Lines and constant text fields count as fields.

406 Packet is incomplete, attempted to delete or overwrite a format used

by the current batch, or attempted to load a graphic while the printer

was busy.

407 Parser timed out- no data. Resend packet to the printer.

408 No data. Resend packet to the printer.

409 The printer memory is full. Delete unnecessary formats from

memory.

415 The buffer size you defined exceeds the total available in your

machine.

420 Internal software error relating to list sync. Call Technical Support.

421 Internal software error relating to location name. Call Technical

Support.

422 Internal software error relating to duplicate name. Call Technical

Support.

423 Internal mailbox error. Call Technical Support.

424 Item in use. Call Technical Support.

425 Item already checked out. Call Technical Support.

Troubleshooting 12-9

426 Item not checked out. Call Technical Support.

427 Format name is invalid. Valid name is 1 - 8 characters inside quotes

or "" for a printer-assigned name. If the error reappears, call

Technical Support.

428 Batch name is invalid. If the error reappears, call Technical Support.

429 The field number appears more than once in a format.

431 The format file cannot be found.

433 The batch references a field number that does not exist in the format.

434 Internal software error caused by a downloaded task that is not

executable. Turn off the printer. Wait two seconds and turn it back

on. If the error persists, call Technical Support.

435 Internal software error caused by a downloaded task that already

exists. Turn off the printer. Wait two seconds and turn it back on. If

the error persists, call Technical Support.

Data Formatting Failures

Formatting errors indicate that a field will print incorrectly. After you have

checked the data stream and corrected the data, retransmit the format and

batch.

For errors 571-619, the batch will still print, but the field, font, bar code, or

density may be incomplete, missing or contain incorrect data.

571 UPC or EAN bar code data length is invalid. The bar code data

length in the batch does not fit the format.

573 Price field length is invalid. The price field length in the batch does

not fit the format or the field contains blanks.

574 No CD scheme or room for CD. The CD scheme in the batch does

not fit the format or the field contains blanks.

580 Out of memory. Try to reallocate memory. Resend the packet. If the

error persists, call Technical Support.

12-10 Troubleshooting

603 Internal software error caused by the batch not being held. Turn off

the printer. Wait two seconds and turn it back on. If the error

persists, call Technical Support.

611 Font, bar code or density is invalid. The font, bar code or density in

the batch does not fit the format.

612 The data in this line of the batch is either missing or does not match

the format.

613 Reference point off tag.

614 Portion of field off tag. There may be an invalid character in the

packet. Make sure you did not enter O for ∅.

615 Bar code width is greater than 16 inches or the number of keywords

for your PDF 417 bar code exceeds 928. Decrease the density or

shorten the amount of data to print the bar code.

616 Dot shifting failed. A bad dot falls on a bar code that cannot be

shifted. Call Technical Support.

618 Magnification must be 1 to 7.

Machine Faults

Errors 700 to 799 occur when there is a problem with the printer.

703 The printer sensed a calibration of different-sized black marks. Make

sure the correct supply is loaded.

704 Printer has not sensed a supply mark within the specified number of

inches or out of supplies. Check the supply tracking, supply marks,

black mark sensor position, and supply roll for binding. If the error

continues to appear, change the supply.

730 A memory allocation error occurred during initialization.

750 Printhead is overheated. Turn off the printer to let the printhead

cool. If the error persists, call Technical Support.

Troubleshooting 12-11

751 Printer did not sense a black mark when expected. The supply may

be jammed. For errors 751-753, Check the supply tracking, supply

marks, black mark sensor position, and supply roll for binding. If the

error continues to appear, change the supply.

752 Printer sensed a mark in the wrong place.

753 Printer sensed a mark that is too long.

755 Printhead is open. Close the printhead before continuing. If the

error persists, call Technical Support.

756 The printer is out of supplies. Load supplies.

757 Load supplies. The calibrated supply length differs by plus or minus

.25 inches from the format.

758 Check supply. Either the supply is not seen or the on-demand

sensor is broken. Check for a label jam. Clear the supply path or

reload supplies. This error may occur if you remove a label too

quickly in on-demand mode. The printer does not recalibrate after

this error.

762 Low battery. Recharge the battery.

763 Waiting to dispense label. Press the trigger.

765 Printhead failure. You need a new printhead. Call Technical

Support.

770 The print motor is not ready. Call Technical Support.

771 The format was not found. Recreate the format, and try again. If the

problem continues, call Technical Support.

790 The printer is busy. Turn off the printer. Wait two seconds and turn

it back on. Resend the packets. If the problem continues, call

Technical Support.

791 The printer has an error pending. Turn off the printer. Wait two

seconds and turn it back on. Resend the packets. If the problem

continues, call Technical Support.

12-12 Troubleshooting

792 The printer is not initialized. Call Technical Support.

793 The printer job queue is full. Turn off the printer. Wait two seconds

and turn it back on. Resend the packets. If the problem continues,

call Technical Support.

Errors numbered 900-999 are hard printer failures. Call Technical Support if

you receive these messages.

Sample Formats A-1

SAMPLE FORMATS

The following pages include several samples of different

applications, such as item pricing, item identification and receiving/inventory.

You can customize any of these formats to meet your needs.

Item Pricing

The following sample, PRETZELS

(2.0 long x 2.0 wide), contains two text fields, one

bar code field, and one price field.

The human readable characters under the bar code

are automatically generated using a combo text field

that copies the data entered from the bar code field.

Use the following information to create the bar code

field:

Prompts Bar Code Field 1

Bar Code 1. UPC-A

Field Class 1. Simple

Field Prompt SCAN UPC#

Fixed Data None

Row 80

Column 15

Density 1. 80

Bar Height 40

Field Rotation 1. Top of Supply

Edits None

A-2 Sample Formats

Use the following information to create the text and combo text field for

human readable characters:

Prompts Text Field 2 Combo Field 3

Field Class 1. Simple 2. Combo

Data Type Alpha-numeric N/A

Max. Length 10 12

Min. Length 1 1

Field Prompt ENTER ITEM N/A

Field Number N/A 01

Start Position N/A 01

Num. of Chars. N/A 12

Fill Direction N/A 3. Do not Fill

Fixed Data None None

Row 135 65

Column 35 15

Font 2. CG Trium 8pt 1001 2. CG Trium 8pt 1001

Height Mag. 1 1

Width Mag. 1 1

Justification 1. Left 1. Left

Field Rotation 1. Top of Supply 1. Top of Supply

Edits None None

Sample Formats A-3

Use the following information to create the price field:

Prompts Price Field 4

Field Class 2. Price Field

Max. Length 5 (including the $ and . point)

Min. Length 1

Field Prompt ENTER PRICE

Fixed Data None

Row 40

Column 35

Font 2. CG Trium 8pt 1001

Height Mag. 1

Width Mag. 1

Justification 1. Left

Field Rotation 1. Top of Supply

A-4 Sample Formats

The following sample, DETERGENT

(2.0 long x 2.0 wide), contains two text

fields, one bar code field, and one price

field.

To print the human readable characters,

you must set the default UPC appearance

from the configuration menu.

Use the following information to create the

bar code field:

Prompts Bar Code Field 1

Bar Code 1. UPC-A

Field Class 1. Simple

Field Prompt SCAN UPC#

Fixed Data None

Row 80

Column 25

Density 2. 120

Bar Height 45

Field Rotation 1. Top of Supply

Edits None

Sample Formats A-5

Use the following information to create the text (item) and text (dept.) fields:

Prompts Text Field 2 Text Field 3

Field Class 1. Simple Field 1. Simple Field

Data Type Alpha-numeric Alpha-numeric

Max. Length 12 5

Min. Length 1 1

Field Prompt ENTER ITEM ENTER DEPT#

Fixed Data None None

Row 55 25

Column 50 15

Font 2. CG Trium 8pt 1001 2. CG Trium 8pt 1001

Height Mag. 1 1

Width Mag. 1 1

Justification 1. Left 1. Left

Field Rotation 1. Top of Supply 1. Top of Supply

Edits None None

A-6 Sample Formats

Use the following information to create the price field:

Prompts Price Field 4

Field Class 2. Price Field

Max. Length 5 (including the $ and . point)

Min. Length 1

Field Prompt ENTER PRICE

Fixed Data None

Row 25

Column 140

Font 2. CG Trium 8pt 1001

Height Mag. 1

Width Mag. 1

Justification 1. Left

Field Rotation 1. Top of Supply

Sample Formats A-7

The following sample, SALE

(4.0 long x 2.0 wide), contains two constant

text fields, four text fields, one bar code

field, and two price fields with fixed data.

To print the human readable characters, you

must set the default UPC (and EAN)

appearance from the configuration menu.

Use the following information to create the

two constant text fields for store# and dept.#.

Prompts Constant Text Field 1 Constant Text Field 2

Fixed Data 063 DEPT#25

Row 300 300

Column 15 125

Font 1. CG Trium 6.5 1000 1. CG Trium 6.5 1000

Height Mag. 1 1

Width Mag. 1 1

Justification 1. Left 1. Left

Field Rotation 1. Top of Supply 1. Top of Supply

A-8 Sample Formats

Use the following information to create the four text fields for the item

description:

Prompts Text Field 1 Text Field 2

Field Class 1. Simple Field 1. Simple Field

Data Type Alpha-numeric Alpha-numeric

Max. Length 12 8

Min. Length 1 1

Field Prompt ENTER ITEM ENTER SIZE

Fixed Data None None

Row 265 245

Column 50 55

Font 3. CG Trium 10p 1002 3. CG Trium 10p 1002

Height Mag. 1 1

Width Mag. 1 1

Justification 1. Left 1. Left

Field Rotation 1. Top of Supply 1. Top of Supply

Edits None None

Sample Formats A-9

Prompts Text Field 3 Text Field 4

Field Class 1. Simple Field 1. Simple Field

Data Type Alpha-numeric Alpha-numeric

Max. Length 8 14

Min. Length 1 1

Field Prompt ENTER COLOR ENTER FABRIC

Fixed Data None None

Row 225 205

Column 60 30

Font 3. CG Trium 10p 1002 3. CG Trium 10p 1002

Height Mag. 1 1

Width Mag. 1 1

Justification 1. Left 1. Left

Field Rotation 1. Top of Supply 1. Top of Supply

Edits None None

A-10 Sample Formats

Use the following information to create the bar code field:

Prompts Bar Code Field 5

Bar Code 7. EAN-13

Field Class 1. Simple

Field Prompt SCAN BAR CODE

Fixed Data None

Row 150

Column 35

Density 1. 80

Bar Height 40

Field Rotation 1. Top of Supply

Edits None

Sample Formats A-11

Use the following information to create the two price fields.

Prompts Price Field 6 Price Field 7

Field Class 2. Price Field 2. Price Field

Max. Length 14 14

Min. Length 1 1

Field Prompt ENTER ORIG PRICE ENTER SALE PRICE

Fixed Data WAS NOW

Before or After B B

Row 105 80

Column 10 10

Font 4. CG Trium 12p 1003 4. CG Trium 12p 1003

Height Mag. 1 1

Width Mag. 1 1

Justification 1. Left 1. Left

Field Rotation 1. Top of Supply 1. Top of Supply

A-12 Sample Formats

Item Identification

The following sample, SWEATER

(2.0 long x 2.0 wide), contains four text fields

and two date/time fields with fixed data.

Use the following information to create the four

text fields for the item description:

Prompts Text Field 1 Text Field 2

Field Class 1. Simple Field 1. Simple Field

Data Type Alpha-numeric Alpha-numeric

Max. Length 12 8

Min. Length 1 1

Field Prompt ENTER ITEM ENTER SIZE

Fixed Data None None

Row 120 100

Column 10 10

Font 3. CG Trium 10p 1002 3. CG Trium 10p 1002

Height Mag. 1 1

Width Mag. 1 1

Justification 1. Left 1. Left

Field Rotation 1. Top of Supply 1. Top of Supply

Edits None None

Sample Formats A-13

Prompts Text Field 3 Text Field 4

Field Class 1. Simple Field 1. Simple Field

Data Type Alpha-numeric Alpha-numeric

Max. Length 8 14

Min. Length 1 1

Field Prompt ENTER COLOR ENTER FABRIC

Fixed Data None None

Row 80 60

Column 10 10

Font 3. CG Trium 10p 1002 3. CG Trium 10p 1002

Height Mag. 1 1

Width Mag. 1 1

Justification 1. Left 1. Left

Field Rotation 1. Top of Supply 1. Top of Supply

Edits None None

A-14 Sample Formats

Use the following information to create the two date/time fields with fixed

data.

Prompts Date/Time Field 5 Date/Time Field 6

Field Class 3. System Date/Time 3. System Date/Time

Template MM/DD MM/DD

Fixed Data STOCK(space) SALE 7/4-

Before or After B B

Row 30 10

Column 10 10

Font 1. CG Trium 6.5 1000 1. CG Trium 6.5 1000

Height Mag. 1 1

Width Mag. 1 1

Justification 1. Left 1. Left

Field Rotation 1. Top of Supply 1. Top of Supply

Sample Formats A-15

The following sample, MEDICAL

(2.0 long x 2.0 wide), contains two text

fields, one bar code field, one combo text

field, and one date/time field.

The human readable characters under the

bar code are automatically generated using a

combo text field that copies the data entered

from the bar code field.

Use the following information to create the

two text fields:

Prompts Text Field 1 Text Field 2

Field Class 1. Simple Field 1. Simple Field

Data Type Alpha-numeric Alpha-numeric

Max. Length 12 4

Min. Length 1 1

Field Prompt ENTER ITEM ENTER DEPT#

Fixed Data None None

Row 100 5

Column 50 130

Font 3. CG Trium 10p 1002 1. CG Trium 6.5 1000

Height Mag. 1 1

Width Mag. 1 1

Justification 1. Left 1. Left

Field Rotation 1. Top of Supply 1. Top of Supply

Edits None None

A-16 Sample Formats

Use the following information to create the bar code field:

Prompts Bar Code Field 3

Bar Code 8. Code 128

Field Class 1. Simple

Data Type Numeric

Max. Length 10

Min. Length 1

Field Prompt SCAN BAR CODE

Fixed Data None

Row 60

Column 10

Density 5.8/11.7 cpi 3 dots

Bar Height 30

Field Rotation 1. Top of Supply

Edits None

Sample Formats A-17

Use the following information to create the combo field.

Prompts Combo Field 4

Field Class 4. Combo

Max. Length 10

Min. Length 1

Field Number 03

Start Position 01

Num. of Chars. 10

Fill Direction 3. Do not Fill

Fixed Data None

Row 45

Column 50

Font 1. CG Trium 6.5 1000

Height Mag. 1

Width Mag. 1

Justification 1. Left

Field Rotation 1. Top of Supply

Edits None

A-18 Sample Formats

Use the following information to create the date/time field.

Prompts Date/Time Field 5

Field Class 3. System Date/Time

Template MM/DD

Fixed Data None

Row 5

Column 5

Font 1. CG Trium 6.5 1000

Height Mag. 1

Width Mag. 1

Justification 1. Left

Field Rotation 1. Top of Supply

Sample Formats A-19

Receiving/Inventory

The following sample,

CODE39-LOT

(4.0 long x 2.0 wide), contains three

text fields (2 with fixed data), one bar

code field, one combo field, and one

date/time field.

The human readable characters

under the bar code are automatically

generated using a combo text field

that copies the data entered from the bar code field.

Use the following information for the three text fields:

Prompts Text Field 1 Text Field 2

Field Class 1. Simple Field 1. Simple Field

Data Type Alpha-numeric Alpha-numeric

Max. Length 10 8

Min. Length 1 1

Field Prompt ENTER LOT# ENTER QTY

Fixed Data LOT#(space) QTY(space)

Before or After B B

Row 280 65

Column 165 165

Font 2. CG Trium 8pt 1001 2. CG Trium 8pt 1001

Height Mag. 1 1

Width Mag. 1 1

Justification 1. Left 1. Left

Field Rotation 4. Right of Supply 4. Right of Supply

Edits None None

A-20 Sample Formats

Use the following information to create the third text field:

Prompts Text Field 3

Field Class 1. Simple Field

Data Type Alpha-numeric

Max. Length 20

Min. Length 1

Field Prompt ENTER ITEM

Fixed Data None

Row 215

Column 30

Font 1. CG Trium 6.5 1000

Height Mag. 1

Width Mag. 1

Justification 1. Left

Field Rotation 4. Right of Supply

Edits None

Sample Formats A-21

Use the following information to create the bar code field:

Prompts Bar Code Field 4

Bar Code 4. Code 39 – no c/d

Field Class 1. Simple

Data Type Numeric

Max. Length 12

Min. Length 1

Field Prompt SCAN BAR CODE

Fixed Data None

Row 260

Column 100

Density 6.6 cpi 1:2.5 2 dots

Bar Height 50

Field Rotation 4. Right of Supply

Edits None

A-22 Sample Formats

Use the following information to create the combo text field:

Prompts Combo Field 5

Field Class 2. Combo

Max. Length 12

Min. Length 1

Field Number 04

Start Position 01

Num. of Chars. 12

Fill Direction 3. Do not Fill

Fixed Data None

Row 260

Column 85

Font 2. CG Trium 8pt 1001

Height Mag. 1

Width Mag. 1

Justification 1. Left

Field Rotation 4. Right of Supply

Edits None

Sample Formats A-23

Use the following information to create the date/time field:

Prompts Date/Time Field 6

Field Class 3. System Date/Time

Template MM/DD/YY

Fixed Data None

Row 200

Column 50

Font 1. CG Trium 6.5 1000

Height Mag. 1

Width Mag. 1

Justification 1. Left

Field Rotation 4. Right of Supply

A-24 Sample Formats

Using Fonts B-1

USING FONTS

This appendix contains the information you need to work with fonts.

These fonts are standard in your printer.

Number Font Size and Appearance Type of Spacing # of Dots Between

Characters

1000 CG Triumvirate Bold 6.5 pt proportional varies w/each letter

1001 CG Triumvirate Bold 8 pt proportional varies w/each letter

1002 CG Triumvirate Bold 10 pt proportional varies w/each letter

1003 CG Triumvirate Bold 12 pt proportional varies w/each letter

1004 CG Triumvirate Bold 18 pt proportional varies w/each letter

1005 CG Triumvirate Bold 22 pt proportional varies w/each letter

1006 CG Triumvirate Bold

Condensed 6.5 pt

proportional varies w/each letter

1007 CG Triumvirate Bold

Condensed 8 pt

proportional varies w/each letter

1008 CG Triumvirate Bold

Condensed 10 pt

proportional varies w/each letter

1009 CG Triumvirate Bold

Condensed 12 pt

proportional varies w/each letter

1010 CG Triumvirate Bold

Condensed 18 pt

proportional varies w/each letter

1011 CG Triumvirate Bold

Condensed 22 pt

proportional varies w/each letter

1012 Letter Gothic Bold 6 pt monospaced 1

1013 Letter Gothic Bold 9 pt monospaced 2

NOTE: Point sizes greater than 12 include only the following characters:

0123456789#$%&(),./@DFKLMPS\kprö¢£¥

Refer to the following pages for illustrations of these fonts.

B-2 Using Fonts

Monospaced Font Magnification

Monospaced characters occupy the same amount of space within a

magnification. Use monospaced fonts for price fields and data you want to

list in a column. Decide how wide and tall you want the characters to appear

on the labels. The following two tables show the width and height of each of

the monospaced fonts after magnification.

This table includes the default gap spacing for Letter Gothic 6 pt and Letter

Gothic 9 pt.

Width Mag. Letter Gothic 6 pt Letter Gothic 9 pt

Units Character

Width Sample

Character

Width Sample

1x 1/100 in. 4.69 7.29

7x 1/100 in. 32.81 51.04

Height Magnification

Letter Gothic

1/100 in 6.9 48.28

Using Fonts B-3

Proportional Font Magnification

Each character in a proportionally spaced font is a different width. You may

be able to place more characters on a line using proportionally spaced fonts.

You may want to experiment with these fonts and adjust field measurements

in your format as needed. The following tables provide height and width

magnification of sample characters.

CG Triumvirate Bold (8 pt.)

Width Mag. Minimum Average Maximum

1x 1/100 in. 1.56 5.73 10.94

7x 1/100 in. 6.9 20.7 41.4

CG Triumvirate Bold (6.5 pt.) Font #1000

Width Mag. Minimum Average Maximum

1x 1/100 in. 1.56 4.69 9.90

7x 1/100 in. 10.94 32.81 69.27

Height Magnification

1x 7x

1/100 in 6.77 47.40

B-4 Using Fonts

CG Triumvirate Bold (8 pt.) Font #1001

Width Mag. Minimum Average Maximum

1x 1/100 in. 1.56 5.73 10.94

7x 1/100 in. 6.9 20.7 41.4

Height Magnification

1x 7x

1/100 in 8.33 58.33

CG Triumvirate Bold (10 pt.) Font #1002

Width Mag. Minimum Average Maximum

1x 1/100 in.

1/10 mm

Dots

1.56

3.97

6.77

17.20

13.02

33.07

7x 1/100 in.

1/10 mm

Dots

10.94

27/78

47.40

120.39

91.15

231.51

175

Height Magnification

1x 7x

1/100 in 10.42 72.92

Using Fonts B-5

CG Triumvirate Bold (12 pt.) Font #1003

Width Mag. Minimum Average Maximum

1x 1/100 in. 2.60 8.85 16.15

7x 1/100 in. 18.23 67.94 113.02

Height Magnification

1x 7x

1/100 in 12.50 87.50

CG Triumvirate Bold (18 pt.) Font #1004

Width Mag. Minimum Average Maximum

1x 1/100 in. 7.81 12.50 22.92

7x 1/100 in. 54.69 87.50 160.42

Height Magnification

1x 7x

1/100 in 19.27 134.90

B-6 Using Fonts

CG Triumvirate Bold (22 pt.) Font #1005

Width Mag. Minimum Average Maximum

1x 1/100 in. 9.38 15.63 27.08

7x 1/100 in. 65.63 109.38 189.58

Height Magnification

1x 7x

1/100 in 23.44 164.05

Using Fonts B-7

CG Triumvirate Bold Cond (6.5 pt.) Font #1006

Width Mag. Minimum Average Maximum

1x 1/100 in. 1.04 3.65 6.25

7x 1/100 in. 7.29 25.52 43.75

Height Magnification

1x 7x

1/100 in 6.77 47.40

CG Triumvirate Bold Cond (8 pt.) Font #1007

Width Mag. Minimum Average Maximum

1x 1/100 in. 1.56 4.69 8.85

7x 1/100 in. 10.94 32.81 67.94

Height Magnification

1x 7x

1/100 in 8.85 61.98

B-8 Using Fonts

CG Triumvirate Bold Cond (10 pt.) Font #1008

Width Mag. Minimum Average Maximum

1x 1/100 in. 2.08 5.73 11.98

7x 1/100 in. 14.58 40.10 83.85

Height Magnification

1x 7x

1/100 in 10.94 76.56

CG Triumvirate Bold Cond (12 pt.) Font #1009

Width Mag. Minimum Average Maximum

1x 1/100 in. 2.60 7.29 14.58

7x 1/100 in. 18.23 51.04 96.88

Height Magnification

1x 7x

1/100 in 13.02 91.15

Using Fonts B-9

CG Triumvirate Bold Cond (18 pt.) Font #1010

Width Mag. Minimum Average Maximum

1x 1/100 in. 7.81 10.94 21.88

7x 1/100 in. 54.69 76.56 153.12

Height Magnification

1x 7x

1/100 in 20.31 142.19

B-10 Using Fonts

CG Triumvirate Bold Cond (22 pt.) Font #1011

Width Mag. Minimum Average Maximum

1x 1/100 in.

9.38 13.02 26.56

7x 1/100 in. 65.63 91.15 185.94

Height Magnification

1x 7x

1/100 in 24.48 171.35

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