Quick Start Manual

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BARCODE FUNCTION
The barcode function, which enables barcodes to be printed as part of labels, is one of
this machine’s most advanced features.
☞ This section will explain how to enter a barcode into your text. It is not
intended as a comprehensive introduction to the concept of barcoding. For
more detailed information, please consult one of the many reference books
available.
“Since barcode scanner performance varies from manufacturer and model
types, some barcode scanners may not be able to read the labels.”
Print barcodes with black ink on a white background.
Four different parameters enable you to create custom barcodes.
The default settings are CODE 39 PROTOCOL, LARGE WIDTH, UNDER#S set to ON,
and CHECK DIG. set to OFF.
☞
We recommend that barcodes be printed with the tape margin function set to
FULL and the barcode WIDTH parameter set to LARGE; otherwise, the bar-
codes may be difficult to read.
Barcodes must be entered according to the following rules:
Parameter Settings
PROTOCOL
CODE 39, CODE128, EAN128, CODABAR,
UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, EAN13, I-2/5
WIDTH (barcode width) LARGE, SMALL
UNDER#S (numbers
printed below barcode)
ON, OFF
CHECK DIG. (check digit) OFF, ON
Protocol
Number of digits (includ-
ing check digits and start
and stop codes)
Characters that
can be used
Notes
CODE 39 4 through 22
Numbers, letters,
spaces, and sym-
bols –, $, ., /, +,
and %
The asterisk (*)
is not needed
as start and
stop codes.
CODE128 4 through 22
All ASCII charac-
ters.