Paxar Monarch DOS-based Pathfinder Ultra System 6035 - Manual (Page 33)

Designing a Format 4-1
D E S I G N I N G A F O R M A T
This chapter describes how to
♦ determine what kind of information to use in your format.
♦ draw a rough sketch of your label or tag using the Supply Layout Grid
before you create the format.
♦ categorize data into field types (text, bar code, price, etc.).
♦ select fonts to use in your format.
D e s i g n O v e r v i e w
Before you create a format, you must design your label.
1. Decide which fields should appear on your label. See "Determining
Format Contents" for more information.
2. Determine your label size. Labels are available from Monarch in a wide
variety of sizes. Your application and the amount of data you need to
print determines the supply size. Contact Monarch Marking for more
information.
3. Draw a rough sketch of your label. You may want to draw several
variations to see what works best. See "Drawing Rough Sketches" for
more information.
4. Identify the field types that appear on your label. See "Considering Field
Types" for more information.
5. Decide which fonts you want to use. See "Considering Fonts" for more
information.
D e t e r m i n i n g F o r m a t D a t a
Before you lay out your format, you need to make a few decisions. What
data do you want to print on your label? For example:
♦ How large is your supply?
♦ Which fonts do you want to use?
♦ Do you want to include a bar code?
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