4Character size display indicator

This indicator shows the size of the character where the cursor is currently located. When a size error occurs, the label printer automatically adjusts the character size to fit the tape you are using. The character size indicator be-

comes highlighted () when it is all right to start printing.

The characters size indicator value is replaced with dashes (--pt) when printing is impossible because there is no tape cartridge loaded or there are too many lines.

5Block number

This value appears when there are 2-16 blocks in the text. It shows the sequential number of the block where the cursor is currently located (page E- 25).

The block number changes to dashes () when there is no tape cartridge loaded.

6Format

This indicator shows how many lines of text have been input. See page E-40 for important information about how various format conditions are indicated.

7Tape length

This value shows the length of the tape that will be printed. See page E-40 for important information about how various tape length conditions are indicated. You can use SET UP to select either inches or centimeters as the measurement unit.

8Character position marks

These marks show where characters will appear as you input them.

9Cursor

The cursor shows the next input position. Any character you input appears at the point where the cursor is located.

0Return symbol

The return symbol indicates a newline operation.See page E-13 for important information about inputting newlines.

qCharacter style indicators

These indicators point to the character style that is assigned to the character where the cursor is currently located. You can select between normal, bold, outline, shadow, raised, and italic. Use of italic in combination with another char-

acter style (italic-bold, italic-outline, italic-shadow, italic-raised) is indicated by œ.

wVertical printing indicator

This indicator appears when the label printer is set up for vertical printing. Normal (horizontal) printing is performed when this indicator is not shown.

eMirror image printing indicator

This indicator appears when the label printer is set up for mirror image printing. Normal (non-mirror image) printing is performed when this indicator is not shown.

rManual 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 FUNCTION and then IMAGE (CUT). This feeds the tape and then cuts it. See “Tape Cutting” on page E-30 for details.

tUp/Down scroll indicators

The indicator means there is more data running off the top of the screen, while indicates more data below. Scroll the screen to view the data that does not fit.

Block mark ()

Block marks inside of text define where one block ends and another block starts, and where there is a format change.

Text effects

Text appears on the screen in an image that reflects the effects assigned to it.

Character size marks

The print size of each character is indicated by print marks such as “”.

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

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