Paxar Monarch 9416 XL, Reference Manual

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If you want to use the supply layout grids, a copy of each is in
Appendix D, "Format Design Tools."
C o n s i d e r i n g F i e l d Ty p e s
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 don’t
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 or a
compliance label overlay. logos
All of the above field types except graphics
are discussed in Chapter 3. See Chapter 5,
"Creating Graphics" for information on
including graphics in your format.
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