1. Introduction
Be sure you understand the information in the
Operator’s
Handbook
before you read this manual.
Read this manual if you
• oversee the generation of labels or tags.
• design labels or tags.
• decide what to print on labels or tags.
Use this manual to design and print your own custom labels or
tags on a 9401
®
or 9402
®
printer.
About this Manual
This manual explains how to
• design a label or tag.
• convert your design to a
format
.
• build format files on a computer.
• prepare the printer to receive information for printing.
• send data to the printer from a computer.
• set up printing procedures for printer operators.
• run printer diagnostics.
You need a computer for many of the tasks in this manual.
You need not be a programmer, but you should know
commands used by your computer’s operating system. On
MS-DOS™ systems, for example, you should be familiar with
the COPY and MODE commands.
Introduction
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