Brother PT-9400 - Manual (Page 25)

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Ch. 3 Functions
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5 Press . The selected symbol is added
to the text.
Barcode ( )
The Barcode function allows you to add your
desired barcode to your label. In addition, the
various barcode parameters enable you to cre-
ate custom barcodes.
To create a barcode:
1 Press .
NOTE
☞ To enter a series of symbols, hold down
before pressing . Then, continue add-
ing characters by selecting them as explained in
steps 2 through 4, and holding down
while pressing . Press just after
selecting the last symbol in the series.
☞ Some symbols typed into templates (Template
function) and backgrounds (BACKGROUND
function of the FORMAT menu) appear on the
display as “
”. To view an enlargement of the
symbol, move the cursor below it, and then
press .
Style Italic Vertical
Caps Alt Template Zoom
Back-
ground
Half
Cutter
36mm
24mm
18mm
12mm
9mm
6mm
1 1/2"
1"
3/4"
1/2"
3/8"
1/4"
A
New Block
Code
New Block
Code
New Block New Block
×
Zoom
Image
NOTE
☞ This section will explain how to enter a barcode
into your text. It is not intended as a compre-
hensive introduction to the concept of barcod-
ing. For more detailed information, please
consult one of the many reference books avail-
able.
☞ Since this machine is not specifically designed
for special barcode label-making, some bar-
code readers may not be able to read the labels.
☞ Barcodes should be printed on white labels
with black ink.
☞ It is recommended that barcodes be printed
with the MARGIN function (FORMAT menu)
set to WIDE and the barcode WIDTH parame-
ter set to WIDE; otherwise, barcodes may be
difficult to read.
NOTE
☞ To change the data or parameters of a barcode
that has already been added to the text, position
the cursor in the middle of the barcode mark
before pressing .
☞ To return to the previous screen without keep-
ing any changes, press .
☞ To return to the text without adding a barcode,
press at any time.
Barcode
Barcode
Barcode
Cancel
Barcode
**
PROTOCOL:CODE39
Style Italic Vertical
Caps Alt Template Zoom
Back-
ground
Half
Cutter
36mm
24mm
18mm
12mm
9mm
6mm
1 1/2"
1"
3/4"
1/2"
3/8"
1/4"
A
[FORMAT]:PARAMETER
[SYMBOL]:SPECIAL
CHARACTER