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).
If you want to use the supply layout grids, a copy of
each is in Appendix D, “Format Design Tools
.”
Considering Field Types
After you select a supply size, the next step in designing a format is to decide what information
you want to print on the label. For example, you may want to print your company name, price
of an item, and a bar code that combines information from other places. Everything you want
to print falls into one of the following categories.
Field Type Description Examples
Text
Contains letters, numbers, or symbols
you want to print.
item number, item description,
department number, price, date
Bar Code
Used for printing bar codes that can be
scanned.
item or serial numbers, zip codes,
information you dont want to have visible
to customers
Constant Text
Prints fixed characters that print without
changing.
company name, company address
Line or Box Highlights or separates items.
line marking out the regular price, border
around the supply
Graphic Contains a bitmap image logos
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