When a field has fixed characters, they appear as part of the data entry prompt. The fixed data stays the same, and prints on every tag that uses the format. Only the data you enter can be changed. In the example below, the first six digits are fixed characters.

UPCA Barcode: 004156 _ _ _ _ _

The printed field contains both the fixed characters and the data you enter.

E n t e r i n g a B a t c h

Batch Entry lets you enter the data to print a batch (or batches) of supplies. You must first download your formats to the printer.

Note: Depending on your settings in Batch Options, some of these prompts may or may not appear. See Chapter 2, “Setting Batch Options” for more information.

1.Press E until you see the Main menu.

2.Press L or R until you see

MAIN MENU

l Batch Entry r

3.Press N. You see

Select Format:

FMT-1 r

4.Press L or R until you see the name of the format you want, then press N. You can also type the first letter of the format name and the display jumps to formats beginning with that letter.

3-2Entering Batch Data