M410 User Manual 28
General Operation
Creating a Simple Text Label
Creating a Simple Text Label
This section describes the creating a text label with minimal formatting, using basic editing techniques,
and printing the label. For more detailed information, see Chapter 4: Editing Labels on the Printer
beginning on page 33.
Note: The printer also provides easy set up for many specific types of labels, such as wire markers
or terminal block labels. See Chapter 5: Label Types beginning on page 52.
To create a text-only label:
1. Be sure the cartridge is loaded and the power is on.
2. Make sure the General label type is selected. Look at the upper left corner of the screen. If it
does not say General, do the following.
a. Press the Label Type key.
b. Use the left and right arrows on the navigation keys to highlight General.
c. Press
.
The screen displays an image of a label. The blinking vertical line is the cursor and is the
starting point for every label you create using the printer.
3. Type the desired text.
The cursor moves across the screen as you enter data. The standard font, as defined in the
printer setup, is in effect. See “Font Settings” on page 10.
4. Press to start another line of text.
5. If you wish to insert, delete, or format text, see “Editing Text” on page 34 and “Formatting Text”
on page 35.
21 International
Accesses characters specific to some
international alphabets with diacritical and
accent marks incorporated into the characters.
See “International Characters” on page 45.
Previous Area
In a multi-area label, moves to the previous
area from the current area. For an explanation
of areas see “Labels and Areas” on page 38.
18 Backlight
Increases readability of screen in low light
conditions.
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