Chapter 4: Creating and Editing Messages
MP65492–1 49 Linx 4900 Operating Manual
4.1.2 About Field Types
When you create a message, you build up the message by inserting fields
one at a time, until the message is formed to your requirements. The
different types of message fields are described below.
Text
A text field can be made up of any alphanumeric characters, created by
simply entering the characters via the keyboard. The size of the characters
is set using the Size option and a bold ratio can be applied using the Bold
option. See ‘Creating a Text Field’ on page 58 for further details.
Time
For ‘timestamps’, or any other time orientated information, a time field
shows the actual time. There is a range of time formats available. See
‘Creating a Time Field’ on page 68 for further details.
Timed Message
A timed message comprises two or more text messages that print in turn,
according to a specified start time. Useful for shift patterns, or any other
time-based information. See ‘Creating a Timed Message Field’ on page 70
for further details.
Sequential Number
For batch numbers or item counts, a range (of numbers or letters) prints
according to a specified sequence. See ‘Creating a Sequential Number
Field’ on page 72 for further details.
Date
For ‘sell-by’ dates, or any other date, there is a wide range of date formats
available. The date can be offset by a specified number of days. See
‘Creating a Date Field’ on page 75 for further details.
Remote
A remote field is a placeholder for incoming data received from a remote
device via the RS232 serial port of the printer. One or more remote fields
can be created. See ‘Creating a Remote Field’ on page 78 for further
details.
Logo
A set of Arabic logos are installed on your printer as a standard. Additional
logos may also be available in your printer software. You can place a logo
in a message. See ‘Inserting a Logo Field’ on page 80 for further details.
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