Casio KL-8100 Basic Alpha-Numeric Input, About the Code key, To input alpha-numeric characters

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Manual feed indicator

This indicator appears when you are using manual feed instead of auto feed. Auto feed is in effect when this indicator is not on the display.

Important! After you finish printing when using manual feed, be sure to always press FUNC and then PRINT (FEED) to feed the tape before cutting it. If you don’t you will cut off part of the printed text.

Basic Alpha-Numeric Input

The following operation shows you the basic procedures for inputting letters and numbers. We will explain the procedure by inputting the following characters using the default initial power-on screen.

ABXYZ Computer Company 1234567890

Note If you hold down any key, it will repeat its operation or input at high speed until you release it.

To input alpha-numeric characters

1.Turn power on.

2.Input the first line of characters.

•To input the upper-case letters, you can use either SHIFT or CAPS. With SHIFT you must shift the keyboard for each character. With CAPS the keyboard keeps its upper-case/lower-case setting until you press CAPS again.

•Press SPACE to input spaces.

•If you input a wrong character, press BS to delete it and input again. See page E-11 for other details on editing text.

3. When you reach the end of a line of text, press B to input a newline mark.

•A newline operation is indicated on the display by the symbol. This shows where you changed lines.

4.Input the characters in the second line.

5.To print the text that you input, press PRINT. For details on printing, see page E-18.

About the CODE key...

The CODE key makes it possible to input punctuation needed for a number of different languages. The following shows the key operations you should use for each of the characters formed using the CODE key.

■CAPS on

■CAPS off

Example: To input á CODE 1 (´) A

Inputting Symbols, Dingbats, Special Numbers, Greek Characters, and Russian Characters

The SYMBOL menu provides you with a choice of symbols, dingbats, and special number formats, in addition to Greek and Russian letters.

To use the SYMBOL menu

1.With the cursor at the location where you want to input a symbol, dingbat, number, or character, press the SYMBOL key to display the SYMBOL menu.

2.Use u and i to move the highlighting to the item you want to select and then press SET.

•Pressing SET causes a menu of symbols, dingbats, number formats, or characters to appear.

•To clear the SYMBOL menu without selecting anything, press ESC.

3. Use u, i, t and y to move the highlighting to the character you want to select, and then press SET.

•Pressing SET returns to the input screen, with the symbol, dingbat, or character you selected input at the location where the cursor was located when you displayed the SYMBOL menu.

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Contents About safety precaution symbols KL-8100Examples Memory Introduction ContentsQuick Reference Label Printer Menus Important PrecautionsPower Supply AC AdaptorResetting the Memory Turning Power On and OffPower On Recall Function Auto Power Off FunctionRemoving the Tape Cartridge Display Contrast About the SET UP menuMessage Language SoundDisplay Symbols and Indicators Basic Alpha-Numeric Input To use the Symbol menuManual feed indicator About the Code keyInputting Illustrations User CharactersClearing the Display Moving the CursorDeleting Individual Characters Text EditingTo switch between overwrite and insert Part 8 Printing Text EffectsPart 6 Character Sizes Part 9 FramesPart 12 Memory Part 14 ReferencePage Page ∑ Contact a nearby dealer whenever you require servicing Page Page Tape Cartridges SET SET Page Page Caps off Example To input á Code 1 ´ a SET Page Page Fonts Character Styles Text EffectsDirect Specification of Character Sizes Small Typeface To change character size using direct specificationAbout the format menu To find out preset format character sizes About Auto SizingCreating and Deleting Blocks Using the Layout DisplayFundamentals of Label Layout Block OperationsDirection To display the ALL Form menu All Text OperationsTo adjust the print density Printing PrecautionsUsing the Image Display Printing a TapeTo specify frames around each character To display the Presets menuTo specify a frame around the printing area To show the image displayTo store a label created using a preset layout To use a preset layout to create a label and print itTo recall a preset layout label from memory Bar Code Tape To delete a preset layout label from memoryTo print a large-size label To print a bar codeTo delete a bar code from memory To store a bar codeTo recall a bar code from memory To print sequentially numbered labelsTo store a numbering format To print a preset phraseTo create a new stamp label To recall a numbering format from memoryTo delete a stamp label from memory To store a stamp labelTo recall a stamp label from memory To store dataTo recall memory text using character search Cleaning the Printer Head and RollerInitial Settings To clean the printer head and rollerIllustrations Symbols, Dingbats, and Special Characters Format IndicatorTape Length Indicator Initializing the Label PrinterFrames Fonts Enlarged Label MeasurementsPower Supply Bar Code SpecificationsTroubleshooting PhrasesText Input Tape Cutting Using Labels Data Communication Error Messages Specifications
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