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DEFINING BAR CODE FIELDS Create a separate definition for each bar code field. There are two
types of bar code fields:
Simple Contains data entered specifically for that field.
Combo
(combination)
Contains data pulled from up to 10 other fields.
See ”Bar Code Specifications” for information about each bar code that can
be used with these bar code field types.
About Bar Code Fields
Read the following information to become familiar with the prompts for bar
code fields. Ranges for the prompts are listed as well as more information
about using bar code fields.
Format Name Depending on your printer’s configuration, enter a
name for the format. For more information about
your printer’s configuration, see Chapter 3,
“Configuring the Printer.” The maximum number of
characters for the format name is 16.
Format Number Reserved for future use. (Depending on your printer’s
configuration, enter a number for the format. The format
number range is 1 – 99.)
Format Description Reserved for future use. (Depending on your printer’s
configuration, enter a description for the format.)
Supply Length The length of your loaded supply. Measure from the top
of one black mark to the top of the next black mark. The
standard supply lengths are: 55, 79, 110, 150, 200, 300,
or 400 inches.
Supply Width The width of your loaded supply. Choices include
1.20 inches, 1.50 inches, and 2.00 inches.
Field Type Choices include: text, bar code, constant, and line.
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