Correcting a data entry error – Paxar 9400 User Manual

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Correcting a Data Entry Error

When you enter data incorrectly, the printer beeps and may
display a message. Below is a list of conditions that cause
error tones and the ways to correct them. Sometimes a
problem with data entry may be a combination of these
conditions.

Problem

Correction

You entered alpha
characters.

This field requires numeric
characters. Type the correct
data and press

E

.

You entered numeric
characters.

This field requires alpha
characters. Type the correct
data and press

E

.

Your data was not
accepted; blanks still
showing.

This field requires data for all
blanks shown. Re-enter the
correct data and press

E

.

You entered an incorrect
check digit.

The data and check digit must
be the correct combination.
Re-enter the correct data and
press

E

.

The field is a verify field.

You must retype the data exactly
to match your first entry, and
press

E

. When the data

matches, you’ll continue to the
next prompt.

You tried to skip a
required field.

This field requires data before
continuing to the next field. Enter
data and press

E

.

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