Creating Symbols, Symbol Tool, Creating a Symbol | Panduit LS9

CREATING SYMBOLS

The Symbol Tool

The Symbol Tool is used for creating electrical, network, and safety or facility identification labels.

Creating a Symbol

The symbol tool should be accessed from the home screen. To access the symbol tool:

1.Press the INSERT key to enter the tools menu.

2.Press the directional arrows to highlight the symbol tool.

3.Press the key to select the symbol tool.

4.Use the right or left directional arrow keys or the PAGE key to search the symbol library. The PAGE key allows quicker navigation through the symbol categories. (see the next page for available symbols)

5.Use the up or down directional arrow keys to increase or decrease the size of the symbol. The default size of the symbol is chosen to match the text size on the current line.

6.Press the key to accept the changes and to return to the home screen. Otherwise, press the DEL key to return to the home screen without accepting changes.

7.On the home screen, the symbol tool icon will appear at the position of the cursor.

Editing a Symbol

To edit a symbol on the home screen, move the cursor directly to the left of the symbol so that the icon is highlighted. Press the SHIFT key and then press the INSERT key.

1.Use the right or left directional arrow keys or the PAGE key to search the symbol library.

2.Use the up or down directional arrow keys to increase or decrease the size of the symbol.

3.Press the key to accept the changes and to return to the home screen. Otherwise, press the DEL key to return to the home screen without accepting changes.

NOTE: There are 3 sizes available for each symbol. The sizes range from 1 (smallest) to 3 (largest).

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Panduit LS9 manual Creating Symbols, Symbol Tool, Creating a Symbol, Editing a Symbol

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Cougar LS9 Getting Started Working with the Cougar LS9 Section Getting Started Safe Operation Practices Introduction & Safe Operation Do Not Substitute Parts Or Modify Equipment Additional Reference Materials Cougar LS9 Hand-Held Thermal Transfer Printer General DescriptionP1 Label Cassette System Carrying Case Print TechnologySmart Label Cassette Label Cutter Print Head Latch Keyboard FunctionsLoading the Batteries Loading a Label Cassette Keyboard Functions Feed Basic Keyboard Functions Section Working with Tool Icons Using the Cougar LS9Home Screen Tools Menu Deleting Text Creating TextCreating Text Inserting Text Print Offsets Text StyleText Rotation Text Justification Increment Creating SerializationsSerialization Tool Creating a Serialization A01 A01 A02 A02 A03 A03 More Serialization ParametersA01 A02 A03 Editing a Serialization Advanced Serialization Options Editing a Symbol Creating SymbolsSymbol Tool Creating a Symbol Creating Symbols Editing a Bar Code Creating BAR CodesBar Code Tool Creating a Bar Code Serialized Bar Codes Bar Code Settings A01 Creating LinesLines A01 A02 A01 A02 A03 A04 A05 A06 Creating Lines Frames Creating FramesCreating a Frame Using the Page Function Using PagesFunction Special Functions Using Special Functions Setup Menu Setting UP the Cougar LS9 Using File Manager Label Modes Mode Description Applications Save Exercise Labeling Exercises1234 Labeling Exercises …Using Cut/Pause Function Create terminal block labels …Or by using the Length function A01 A02 A03 A04 Cleaning the Print head and Drive Roller Printer Cleaning Instructions Cleaning the Cutter Blade Symptom Action Printer Troubleshooting Cutter Frequently Asked Questions If the cutter blade breaks for any reason, it should be Warranty Information General Specifications