Paxar 9401 manual Defining a Data Entry Prompt Option

9401/9402 System Administrator's Guide

Defining a Data Entry Prompt (Option 20)

The printer normally prompts the user for batch data by field number, like this:

Field 1:

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

You can write a more descriptive prompt that asks the user for the exact information for the field.

NOTE: This option is not recommended on fields filled entirely by fixed characters or copied data.

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

2.Find Option 20 on the Format Worksheet. This option creates a prompt.

3.In box R3 after 20, write the exact phrase you want to use to prompt the operator.

Make sure you write the prompt in the same row as the field to which it applies.

Place quotation marks around the phrase, like this:

Use with any option

"Order Number:"

NOTE: The prompt should be 15 characters or fewer.

The operator will see this screen when ready to enter batch data for this field.

Order Number:

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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