Defining Text Fields 5-1
DEFINING TEXT FIELDS
Create a separate definition for each text field. There are two types of text
fields:
Simple Contains data entered specifically for that field.
Combo
(combination)
Contains data pulled from up to 10 other fields.
NOTE: If text falls on two lines, each line of text requires a separate
definition.
All samples shown in this chapter are created using 2.0-inch long by 2.0-inch
wide supplies.
About Text Fields
Read the following information to become familiar with the prompts for text
fields. Valid ranges for the prompts are listed as well as information about
using text 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, 78, 110, 150, 200, 300, or
400 inches.
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