Brother 580C Printer User Manual


 
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The bar coding function, which enables bar codes to be printed as part of labels,
is one of this machine’s most advanced features.
+ This section will explain how to enter a bar code into your text message.
It is not intended as a comprehensive introduction to the concept of bar
coding. For more detailed information, please consult one of the many
reference books available.
Since this machine is not specifically designed for special bar code label
making, some bar code readers may not be able to read the labels.
Use tape with blank characters on white adhesive when making labels
containing bar code.
In Bar code mode, six different parameters can be set, allowing you to create
custom bar code.
PAREMETER SETTINGS
Protocols (PROTO) ______________ CODE 39, 1-2/5, EAN13, EAN8,
UPC-A, UPC-E, CODABAR, EAN
128, CODE 128, ISBN5, ISBN2,
LASER B
Bar code width (WIDTH) __________ MEDIUM, SMALL, LARGE
Numbers printed below bar code
(UNDER#) _____________________ ON, OFF
# of characters in code (CHARS) ___ AUTO, 4 to 22
Ratio (RATIO) __________________ 3:1, 2.5:1, 2:1
Check digit (CH. DIG) ____________ OFF, ON
We recommend printing bar codes using the MEDIUM or LARGR width and
FULL tape feed.
When the tape feed is reduced or a SMALL bar code width is used, the bar
code may be difficult to used.