Brady M410 - Barcode; Barcode Settings

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Editing Labels on the Printer
Barcode
2. Press the international button to open the list of characters.
3. Use the navigation keys to scroll through the character list until the desired character is found.
You can also press a letter on the keyboard to jump to that section of the character list.
4. Select the character and press . The character displays with the same font size that is
currently in use.
Barcode
Barcodes are generated following industry standard symbology. A typical barcode is composed of
vertical lines (bars) and spaces of varying thickness, depending on the text entered. It can also include
“human readable text.” Human readable text is the data entered that makes up the barcode. Because
you cannot read bars and spaces, you can have the actual text that makes up the barcode display.
Barcode elements support vertical resizing (height) only. The width of the barcode is based on data
and symbology and cannot be changed. However, some barcode widths (depending on symbology
used) can be altered by changing the ratio and density of the bar code.
Barcode data can be displayed in the same line as other data (text or symbols). It is not necessary to
have a separate area for the barcode. Barcode data on the same line as text will not overwrite the text
already on the line but will be placed next to it. Any text in the same line as the barcode will align on the
baseline with the barcode.
Barcode Settings
Before entering a barcode, determine the barcode symbology and attributes to use.
Note: Additional barcode types are supported in Brady Workstation software.
To access the barcode settings:
1. Press .
2. Navigate to the Barcode menu and press . (For navigation help see “Menus” on
page 22.)
3. Input the desired settings. For information on how to use the screen, see “Settings Screens”
on page 23.
• Symbology: This is the topmost field in the upper left. Select the type of barcode that you
want to use on the label. The printer supports Code 128 and Code 39.
• Height (or Max. Height): The height of a barcode can vary with a minimum of 0.1 inch (2.54
mm) and a maximum of 1.2 inches (30.48 mm).