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QMS 1725 SLS Print System User's Guide

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Changing Character Information

Sometimes, rather than selecting an option, you need to enter char-
acter information. A character is any letter, digit, or symbol. A field is a 
group of characters that have meaning. Use the printer control panel 
to enter character information in the message window during printer 
configuration. The maximum length of the message window is 16 
characters.

Entering character information through the control panel is similar to 
setting the time and date on a digital watch. You enter one character 
at a time. The current input character flashes. Use the following keys 
to change the current input character:

Once you have changed the current input character, use the following 
keys to move the cursor to another input character:

To exit from the character selection process, move the cursor to the 
last character of the input field (the character farthest to the right) and 
press the Select key, or move to the first character of the input field 
(the character farthest to the left) and press the Menu key.

When you exit, the printer verifies character information and confirms 
it in the message window. If character information is valid, you’re 
returned to the previous menu; if it’s invalid, you’re returned to the 
input field. Press the Menu key to cancel any changes to the charac-
ter information.

If the current character information is longer than the value that you 
need to enter, replace each extra character with a space. The printer 
interprets a space at the end of character information as a blank.

Advance to the next choice for the current input character.

Return to the previous choice for the current input 
character.

Advance the cursor to the next character.

Return the cursor to the previous character.