Operator's Manual HAND-HELD THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTER LS8

CREATING BAR CODES

The Bar Code Tool

The bar code tool can be used for bin labeling, component identification, or

asset management and can be used in combination with other tools. The bar

code tool can be printed with or without a checksum digit or human readable

text. The bar code symbology available in the PANTHER™ LS8 is CODE 39.

Creating a Bar Code

The bar code tool should be accessed from the home screen. To access the

bar code tool:

1. Press the INSERT key to enter the tools menu.

2. Press the directional arrows to highlight the bar code tool.

3. Press the key to select the bar code tool.

4. Press the right directional arrow key to input text. Type the text in the

text window. The bar code must include at least one digit of text.

5. Press the key to accept the text.

6. Use the up or down directional arrow keys to highlight the other bar code

settings.

7. Use the right or left directional arrow keys to change the bar code

settings.

8. Press the key to accept all of the changes and to return to the home

screen. Otherwise, press the DEL key to return to the home screen

without accepting changes.

9. On the home screen, the bar code tool icon will appear at the

position of the cursor.

Editing a Bar Code

To edit a bar code on the home screen, move the cursor directly to the left of

the bar code and then press the INSERT key.

1. Press the right directional arrow key to input text. Type the text in the

text window. The bar code must include at least one digit of text.

2. Press the key to accept the text.

3. Use the up or down directional arrow keys to highlight the other bar code

settings.

4. Use the right or left directional arrow keys to change the bar code

settings.