Paxar 9401 Defining Data Entry Sources Option, Eliminating the Operator Prompt, Code Data Source

3. Applying Field Options

Defining Data Entry Sources (Option 5)

You can use Option 5 only once per field. When you use it, place it in the data stream after all other options on the field.

You can define how data is entered into a field. For example, some fields may be entered by the operator at a keyboard, or from a host. If the field holds all fixed characters or copied data only, you can eliminate the operator prompt.

1.Define the text or bar code field on the Format Worksheet as shown in Chapter 2, "Designing a Format."

2.Find Option 5 on the Format Worksheet. This option defines the data input source.

3.In box R3 after 5, write the code letter from the

list below to indicate how to enter data in the		Use
field.		with
Make sure you write the code letter in the same		any
		option
row as the field to which it applies.
Code	Data Source

DDefault (computer if online, keypad if offline)

KKeypad or computer keyboard

HHost

SScanner

NNo user input for this field.

NOTE: Do not use this code when using Option 20.

Eliminating the Operator Prompt

The printer normally prompts the user for data for text, non-printable text, and bar code fields. If the field holds all fixed characters or copied data only, you can eliminate the prompt using Option 5.

To eliminate the prompt, follow the steps above to define the data entry source. Write N in box R3.

Applying Field Options

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