Key(s)

Description

 

 

Fct

Performs a specially-defined function when pressed with a

 

single-digit number.

 

 

Bksp

Moves the cursor one space to the left. Pressing Shift and

 

Bksp together deletes all data on the current line.

 

 

Shift

♦ Displays a letter shown on the face of a numeric key. See

 

“Entering Letters” for more information.

 

♦ Deletes all data on the current line when pressed with Bksp.

 

 

Esc

Moves to the previous menu, or exits the current module or

 

program.

 

 

Arrows

Moves between items in a menu or characters in a line.

 

Depending on the situation, the right arrow can act as a down

 

arrow. The left and up arrows can also be the same.

 

 

On/Off

Turns the printer on and off.

 

 

Space

Enters a space character.

 

 

Numeric/

Displays a numeric digit or upper-case letter.

Alphabetic

 

 

 

. (Decimal

Displays a decimal point or period character.

point/period)

 

 

 

Entering Data

There are three data entry modes:

Normal mode Default. Also called Numeric mode. Press the key to access what appears on the face of the key (except letters on the numeric keys— see Shift mode).

Shift mode – Also called Alpha mode. Press Shift to enter letters with number keys or with Bksp to delete the current line. S appears on the status line).

Special Key mode – Press the Alt or Fct key (with a number) to display a special character or perform a specially-defined function. A or F appears on the status line.

4-2 Basic Operations

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Paxar TC6032EM manual Entering Data