Using Barcodes

Changing the Label Settings

Once you create a specific label, you can change the settings without starting all over again.

To change the label settings

1.Press .

2.Select Current label config. and press . The settings for the particular label type

are displayed.

3.Make the necessary changes.

4.Press and then select Done (OK).

Printing Separator Lines

Between Cells

For multiple cell labels, such as Patch Panel, Electrical Panel, Terminal Block, 110-Block, and Module, you can choose to print a separator line between each of the cells.

To print separator lines between cells

1.Create the type of multiple cell label you want.

2.Press .

3.Select Current label config. and press .

4.Select Separator lines and press .

5.Select On.

6.Press and then select Done (OK).

A line is printed between each cell.

The printer can generate Code 39 and Code 128 barcodes. You can add a barcode to the following label types:

General	Fixed
Wire	Patch Panel
Flag	Module

You can only print a barcode on 3/4” (19 mm) wide labels. You can choose whether or not to print the human-readable text, and you can serialize barcodes.

The barcode prints horizontally along the label. You can choose to print the human-readable text in small print either underneath or above the barcode. Optionally, you can add text before and after the barcode.

Adding a Barcode

The barcode text appears on the label in the display just like any other text. However, if the cursor is positioned within the barcode text, Barcode and the type of barcode are displayed in the Caption bar.

To add a barcode

1. Press S HIF T +

2.Select Barcode type and press .

3.Select the barcode type, and press .

4.Enter the text for the barcode within the barcode on the display.

5.Press and then select Done (OK).

Editing a Barcode

You can edit the text for an existing barcode.

To edit a barcode

1.Move the cursor anywhere within the barcode text.

Barcode and the type of barcode are displayed in the Caption bar.

2.Enter any character. A message appears asking if you would like to edit the barcode.

3.Press .

The text of the existing barcode is displayed.

4.Edit the barcode text and press .

Deleting a Barcode

A barcode is entered on the label as one character.

To delete a barcode

1.Place the cursor at the end of the barcode text on the display.

2.Press BKSP .

Positioning Human-Readable Barcode Text

You can choose to place the human-readable text above or below the barcode. By default, the label prints with the human-readable text below the barcode.

To change the barcode text location

1. Press S HIF T +

2.Select HR position and press .

3.Select Above barcode or Below barcode.

4.Press and then select Done (OK).