Paxar 9474 - Manual (Page 91)

If you want to use a check digit, you’ll need to
define the calculation scheme in Printer
Configuration mode before format entry. See
"Defining a Check Digit" in Chapter 5.
◆ which CD scheme the field will use if there is a check digit
◆ whether this is a verify field (will the operator need to enter
the data twice?)
◆ the type of data that will be entered (numbers, letters, or both)
◆ whether there will be any fixed characters (characters that
are always the same).
C h o o s i n g t h e Ty p e o f D a t a
Format Entry Prompt:
Select type of data: E
A)lpha, N)umeric or E)ither
Values: Alphabetic characters
Numeric characters
Either; alphabetic or numeric characters
(or special symbols)
You must specify the type of data for the operator to enter.
Ty p e o f F i e l d
Format Entry Prompt:
Enter type of field: T
T)ext or B)arcode
Values: B = Barcode field
T = Text field
6-8 Designing and Entering a Format