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7-1
When you
creat
e a labe
l, you
build it by
adding
objects
to it. O
bjects
can include text, variable text, graphics, bar codes, and HotShapes.
This chapter describes how to add objects to your labels and how to
format them. Topics in this chapter include:
Inserting objects
Selecting objects
Moving ob
jects
Sizi
ng objec
ts
Copy
ing
and
pas
ting
obj
ects
Changing obje
cts
CHAPTER 7
W
orking with Objects
124
126
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
7
Electrical Characteristics
7
Physical Characteristics
7
Specifications
7
Table of Contents
9
CHAPTER 1 Welcome
17
About this Book
18
Features and Functions
18
The Three Printer Systems
19
Specialty Applications
20
Contacting Technical Support
21
CHAPTER 2 Setting up
23
Connecting Peripherals
24
Installing Supplies
25
Opening the Printer
26
Installing a Ribbon Cartridge
27
Adjusting the Ribbon Cartridge
28
Installing a Tape Cartridge
29
Adjusting the Printer Tape Receptacle
29
Inserting the Tape Cartridge
30
Advancing the Tape
31
Closing the Printer Cover
32
Installing a Compact Flash Memory Card
34
Cleaning Your System
35
CHAPTER 3 Starting up
37
Launching Your System
38
The Main Menu
38
Keyboard Basics
40
The Standard Keyboard
41
System Function Keys
41
Alphabetic and Command Keys
45
Arrow and Navigation Keypads
48
Numeric Keypad
50
Shortcut Keys
52
Mouse Basics
53
Using a Mouse on Labels
53
Checking System Status
54
Accessing Online Help
55
CHAPTER 4 Basic Procedures
57
Working in the Editor Window
58
Inside the Editor Window
59
The Preview Area
59
The Editor Window Toolbar
59
Scrolling Functions
61
Ruler Functions
62
The Status Bar
63
Editing Procedures
63
Selecting in the Editor Window
63
Selecting Multiple Objects
65
Deselecting in the Editor Window
65
Undoing in the Editor Window
65
Working in Entry Screens
65
Navigating in Entry Screens
66
Tabbed Entry Screens
66
Entering Information in Entry Screens
67
Typing Uppercase
67
Typing Special Characters
67
Choosing Options
68
Using Entry Fields
68
Using Option Buttons
69
Using Option Lists
70
Using Scroll Lists
70
Using Checkboxes
70
Using Radio Buttons
71
Using Size Adjustment Buttons
71
Exiting Entry Screens
71
CHAPTER 5 Setting Preferences
73
Accessing System Setup
74
Setting Printing Tab Options
76
Setting Localization Tab Options
77
Setting Hardware Tab Options
79
Naming Supply Colors
80
Setting Other Tab Options
82
Displaying the Screen Grid
83
Setting Text Tab Options
84
Setting on Line Tab Options
86
CHAPTER 6 Working with Labels
87
Creating Custom Labels
88
Creating Quicktext Labels
91
Quicktext Toolbar Functions
93
Quicktext Key Functions
95
Creating Template Labels
96
Pipe Marker and Right-To-Know Exceptions
97
Choosing a Label Application
97
Choosing a Category
98
Selecting a Template
100
Following Prompt Sequences
102
Responding to Text Prompts
103
Responding to Pick List Prompts
104
Responding to Graphics Prompts
105
Responding to Pipe Marker Prompts
105
Responding to Right-To-Know Prompts
106
Creating Sets of Labels
107
Adding Labels to a Label Set
108
Adding Custom Labels
108
Adding Template Labels
108
Moving between Labels in a Label Set
109
Editing Labels in a Label Set
109
Clearing Labels in a Label Set
109
Clearing Custom Labels
110
Clearing Template Labels
110
Saving Label Sets
110
Changing Labels
111
Changing the Size of Template Labels
111
Editing Template Labels
113
Changing Label Properties
114
Changing Label Size and Orientation
115
Adding a Label Frame
118
Setting Frame Length
120
Setting Application Preferences
121
Accessing Application Preferences Screens
121
Setting Print Tab Preferences
123
Setting Other Tab Preferences
123
Setting Text Tab Preferences
123
Setting on Line Tab Preferences
123
Setting Pipe Marker Preferences
123
Setting Right-To-Know Preferences
124
CHAPTER 7 Working with Objects
125
About Objects
126
Adding Objects
127
Adding and Formatting Text Objects
129
Adding a Text Object
129
Formatting Text Objects
131
Adding Special Characters to Text
133
Adding Variable Text Objects
135
Choosing a Data Source
136
Creating Sequential Labels
137
Creating Text List Labels
140
Adding Bar Code Objects
142
Setting Bar Code Content
143
Setting Bar Code Dimensions
144
Editing Bar Codes
145
Adding Graphics Objects
145
Adding Hotshapes
147
Selecting Objects
148
Selecting a Layered Object
149
Moving Objects
150
Sizing Objects
151
Using Increase Size and Decrease Size
151
Using the Scale Function
152
Scaling Text Objects
153
Scaling Bar Codes
154
Copying and Pasting Objects
154
Changing Objects
155
Opening and Editing an Object
155
Changing Object Properties
156
Setting Options on the General Tab
158
Setting Options on the Size and Location Tab
160
Setting Options on the Font Tab
162
Setting Options on the Placement Tab
163
Setting Options on the Options Tab
165
Setting Options on the Content Tab
167
Setting Options on the Dimensions Tab
167
CHAPTER 8 Applying Color
169
About Color
170
Ribbon Color
170
Tape Color
172
Applying Color to Objects
173
About the Object Color Screen
173
Choosing Color on the Monocolor System
174
Choosing Color on the Multicolor and Color & Cut Systems
175
With a Continuous Color Ribbon Installed
175
With a Paneled Ribbon Installed
176
With a CYMK Ribbon Installed
177
Printing Color
178
CHAPTER 9 Working with Files
179
About Files and File Groups
180
Saving Labels as Files
181
Managing Files
185
Opening Saved Label Files
185
Editing Files
188
Deleting Files
189
Printing Files
190
Transferring Files
190
Using My Templates
190
Accessing Template Files
191
Changing My Template Label Size
192
CHAPTER 10 Working with Cut-Outs
193
About Cutting
194
Creating Cut out Objects
196
Adding Cut out Objects
196
Cutting out Text Objects
198
Weeding Cut out Text Objects
198
Cutting out Variable Text Objects
199
Cutting out Graphic Objects
200
Cutting out Hotshape Objects
200
Cutting Around Objects
201
Cutting Around Label Frames
202
Calibrating the Cutter
204
Setting Cutter Calibration Values
204
Restoring Default Cutter Calibration Settings
206
CHAPTER 11 Printing
207
Printing Labels
208
About Pages
208
Single Label on a Page
208
Multiple Labels on a Page
209
Printing a Single Label
210
Printing Multiple Copies of a Single Label
211
Printing Labels in a Label Set
212
Printing Labels in a File Group
213
Checking Supplies
217
Checking Size
217
Checking Length
218
Minimum Length
219
Maximum Length
219
When the Printer Truncates Labels
220
Non-Truncating Conditions
221
Cut out Label Length
221
Checking Color
222
Ribbon and Color Choices
222
Ribbon Color Needed
224
Tape Color Needed
225
Checking for Cut out Labels
225
Printing Tab Options
226
Accessing the Printing Tab Options
226
Supply Saver Option
228
Overprint Option
230
CHAPTER 12 Connecting to a PC
262
Working with a PC
263
Setting up Your System as a Hardware Device
263
Placing Your System on Line
264
Setting on Line Options
264
Connecting Your System and a PC
266
Printing from a PC
267
Troubleshooting
268
Transferring Files from a PC
269
Installing Activesync
269
Setting up a Partnership
270
Managing Files and Folders on a PC
271
Storage Locations for Transferring Files
273
Upgrading the Operating System
274
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Model
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Category
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Language
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