Paxar 9474 - Manual (Page 90)

P l a n n i n g t h e F i e l d V a l u e s
When you define a field (in Format Entry) the printer displays a
prompt for each required value. The following lists show the
prompts (the word in bold) for each field type. Fill in the Format
Record as you define fields.
D e f i n i n g a P r o m p t F i e l d
To define a prompt field, you need to know
◆ the field type (Prompt, Fix, Line, Merge, Sub-field, Graphic, or
Test)
◆ the prompt you want the operator to see at data entry
◆ the horizontal and vertical location for the field
◆ which direction the top of field will be
◆ the type of field (text or bar code)
◆ which field font you want to use
◆ the font magnification (size)
◆ which direction the top of character will be within the field
◆ the print color (black or white-on-black)
◆ whether this is a cost code field
◆ whether this is a price field
◆ whether this is a time or date field
◆ whether the field length is fixed or variable
◆ the number of characters you want in the field
◆ whether certain field positions will auto-increment or
decrement
◆ whether a check digit will be used. How will the check digit
be generated (operator entry or automatic)?
Designing and Entering a Format 6-7