Instruction manual

Drawing Rough Sketches
After you decide what information you want to print, sketch how you want
the information to appear on the label. Note any areas that are
preprinted on the label, such as a logo.
As soon as you know what information to include on the label, and you
have a rough sketch, you can use a supply layout grid to help you layout
and size your label. If you do not want to use a grid, go to “Considering
Field Types” to choose what information you want on your label.
Using Supply Layout Grids
A supply layout grid contains measurement markers. These markers help you accurately
position information on your label. Decide whether you want to design formats using English,
Metric, or Dot measurements. Choose from the following grids:
¨ English
The English grid is measured in 1/100 inches.
¨ Metric
The Metric grid is measured in 1/10 millimeters (mm).
¨ Graphic
The printer uses dots to print images on a label. The
printhead has 203 dots per inch (dpi) or 300 dots per
inch.
Choose English or Metric units when designing formats
to use with different printers. English or Metric units
allow more direct use of formats on printers with different
density printheads.
If you want to use the supply layout grids, a copy of each
is in Appendix D, “Format Design Tools.”
1-4 GETTING STARTED
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