Paxar 9401 manual Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1. Introduction	1-1
About this Manual	1-1
Equipment Requirements	1-2
What is a Format?	1-2
Standard Formats	1-3
How to Use this Manual	1-5
Checking for Optional Formats	1-6
Setting the Administrator Password	1-8

2. Designing a Format	2-1
Format Design Tools	2-1
Format Worksheet	2-1
Supply Layout Grids	2-2
Steps to Designing a Format	2-2
Determining Format Contents	2-3
Fields	2-3
Text Fields	2-3
Non-Printable Text Fields	2-3
Bar Code Fields	2-3
Overlays	2-4
Constant Text Overlays	2-4
Lines and Boxes	2-4
Graphics	2-4
Field Options	2-5
Fixed Characters	2-5
Price Fields	2-5
Sub-Fields	2-5
Merged Fields	2-5
Operator Prompts	2-5
Incrementing/Decrementing Fields	2-6
Date/Time Fields	2-6
Check Digits	2-6
The Print Area	2-7
Draw Rough Sketches	2-8

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