It is recommended that bar codes be printed with the Tape margin function set to FULL and the bar code WIDTH parameter set to LARGE; otherwise, the bar codes may be dif- ficult to read.

To use the Bar code function:

1Rotate + until 14/21 BAR CODE is displayed, and then press + (OR hold down c and press U once).

To change the data or parameters of a bar code that has already been created, position

the cursor below either half of the bar code mark ( ) before rotating +to select 14/ 21 BAR CODE and pressing + (OR holding down c and pressing U).

A block can only contain one bar code. If a bar code has already been entered in the block when + is rotated to select 14/21 BAR CODE and +is pressed (OR c is held down and U is pressed), the error message “1 BAR CODE PER

BLOCK!” appears.

To quit the Bar code function without making any changes, hold down c and press U.

2Type in the new bar code data or edit the old data.

To change the bar code parameter settings:

3Press h.

To return to the bar code data without changing any parameter settings, press *.

4Press f or w until the parameter that you wish to change appears.

5Rotate + (OR press h or e) until the desired setting is displayed.

6Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all parameters are set as you wish.

7Press + (OR press r).

To add a special character to the bar code data:

8

Press f or w until the cursor is below the character immediately to the right of

 

where you wish to add the special character.

9

Hold down c and press s.

0Rotate + (OR press h or e) until the desired special character is displayed.

The following special characters can only be entered when entering bar code types

CODE 39 or CODABAR.

Symbol

Special character

1

+

2

$

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