Brother PT-9400 manual Barcode Barcode, PROTOCOLCODE39, Formatparameter, Symbolspecial, Character

Functions

Ch. 3 Functions

	Back-	Half
Caps Alt Template Zoom	ground	Cutter
		36mm	1 1/2"
		24mm	1"
		18mm	3/4"
		12mm	1/2"
		9mm	3/8"
		6mm	1/4"
A
Style	Italic	Vertical

5 Press New Block . The selected symbol is added to the text.

NOTE

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☞To enter a series of symbols, hold down

before pressing New Block . Then, continue add- ing characters by selecting them as explained in

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steps 2 through 4, and holding down

while pressing New Block . Press just New Block after

selecting the last symbol in the series.

☞Some symbols typed into templates (Template function) and backgrounds (BACKGROUND function of the FORMAT menu) appear on the display as “ × ”. To view an enlargement of the symbol, move the cursor below it, and then

press ImageZoom .

Barcode ( Barcode )

The Barcode function allows you to add your desired barcode to your label. In addition, the various barcode parameters enable you to cre- ate custom barcodes.

NOTE

☞This section will explain how to enter a barcode into your text. It is not intended as a compre- hensive introduction to the concept of barcod- ing. For more detailed information, please consult one of the many reference books avail- able.

☞Since this machine is not specifically designed for special barcode label-making, some bar- code readers may not be able to read the labels.

☞Barcodes should be printed on white labels with black ink.

☞It is recommended that barcodes be printed with the MARGIN function (FORMAT menu) set to WIDE and the barcode WIDTH parame- ter set to WIDE; otherwise, barcodes may be difficult to read.

To create a barcode:

1Press Barcode .

NOTE

☞To change the data or parameters of a barcode that has already been added to the text, position

the cursor in the middle of the barcode mark

before pressing	Barcode
	.

☞To return to the previous screen without keep-

ing any changes, press	Cancel
	.

☞To return to the text without adding a barcode,

press	Barcode
	at any time.
		Back- Half
Caps	Alt Template Zoom ground		Cutter
PROTOCOL:CODE39				36mm	1 1/2"
				24mm	1"
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[FORMAT]:PARAMETER				18mm	3/4"
[SYMBOL]:SPECIAL				12mm	1/2"
		CHARACTER
				9mm	3/8"
				6mm	1/4"
		A
	Style	Italic	Vertical

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