Paxar Monarch TCMPCL2PR - Manual (Page 15)

Chapter 2. Designing a Format
This chapter describes how to
✦ determine what kind of information to use in your
format.
✦ use the Supply Layout Grid and Format Worksheet.
✦ categorize data into field types.
✦ select fonts to use in your format.
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Before you create a format packet, you must design your
label. There are several steps to designing a custom label:
1. Decide which fields should appear on your label. See
"Determining Format Contents" for more information.
2. Determine your label size. Supplies 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 your Account Manager or Technical
Support 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.
6. Fill out your Format Worksheet. See "Using the Format
Worksheet" for more information.
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