Datamax Allegro 2, Operator'S Manual

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Creating Labels Using Internal Batch Software
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In the following example the proper matching characters are sent to
the Printer that request the day of week and date to be printed. This
command causes the Printer to enter the Date Formatting Mode.
Spaces and punctuation appear as shown in the example.
Sample:
BCD GHI PQ , RSTU <CR>
Prints:
TUE DEC 27 , 1993
After entering the desired data, prompt, comment, or consecutive
number information, press the return key. The cursor will move to
the next line on the screen for another field of information.
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Enter additional fields of information as desired. To print a
sample label, press the ALT-X key and the Print Screen will
appear with a quantity of 0001. Press ‘Enter’ again and a
sample label will be printed. The Create/Modify Label
Screen will return.
After all fields are completed, press the Esc key from any
fields in the ROT column. This brings the cursor back to the
Label Name Position.
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To print a quantity of the label you defined, press the F1
key. The Print Label Screen appears. See the next section
for information on the Print Label Screen.