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Defining Constant Text Fields 7-1
DEFINING CONSTANT TEXT
FIELDS
A constant text field is a set of fixed characters that prints on all labels.
Define each constant text field separately. Use constant text fields for data
that is the same, so the operator does not have to enter the repetitive data
for each label. For example, a store number should be in a constant text
field, whereas the department number should be in a text field. The store
number is the same for each label. The department number varies per label.
NOTE: The constant text field is not assigned a field number, but is counted
as a field (keep this in mind, as the printer allows a maximum of 50
fields per format). Data edits do not apply to constant text fields.
Constant text fields are very similar to text fields.
NOTE: All samples shown in this chapter are created using 2.0-inch long by
2.0-inch wide supplies.
About Constant Text Fields
Read the following information to become familiar with the prompts for
constant text fields. Valid ranges for the prompts are listed as well as
information about using constant 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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