Part 7 Bar Code

Bar Code

With this item, you can print two different types of bar codes: EAN-13, EAN-8.

Important!

•The procedure you use to print a bar code depends on the type of bar code you select.

Bar Code Tape

Only the following types of tape should be used for printing bar codes.

•Black on white tape (WE)

•Blue on white tape (WEB)

•Black on yellow tape (YW)

Important!

•You cannot use 6mm or 9mm tapes to print bar codes.

•With bar codes, you can only input numeric characters (0 to 9). EAN-8 allows input of seven digits, while EAN-13 allows input of 12 digits.

•Always test bar codes produced using this label printer before actually using them. If bar codes cannot be read properly, try adjusting the print density or using a larger character size.

•Do not use consecutive printing for bar codes.Consecutive printing can result in bar codes that cannot be read by a bar code reader.

To print a bar code

1. Press FUNC 1 (BAR CODE).

E A N – 1 3

E A N – 8

2.Use zand xto move the pointer to the type of bar code you want to print and then press SET.

• • • • • • • • • •

(ex. EAN-13)

3.Input 12 number of digits when you are using EAN-13 (7 digits, when using EAN-8), and then press SET.

4.Use cand vto move the underlining to the size you want to use and then press SET.

S:SMALL

M: MEDIUM

L: LARGE

P R I N T ?

8*

S E T

⁄ E S C

*This number indicates the check digit. The check digit is automatically calculated in accordance with input data. For information on Bar Code Specifications, see page E-21.

5.A prompt appears to confirm whether or not you want to perform printing. Press SET to execute it, or ESC to abort the operation.

•An error message “TAPE ERROR USE 12, 18mm” appears when you press SET while loading a 6mm/9mm tape. If this happens, reload a 12mm/18mm tape and try again. (See page E-8 for details on loading tape cartridges.)

E-18