Patent ID: 7284920
Filing Date: 2007-10-23
Classification: B41J,G06F

Abstract:
1. A printing device for printing labels comprising: a display; a read-only memory in which are stored a plurality of label data entries, said label data entries having been preset and being unalterable by a user; a user input having character selection keys and a plurality of direct access keys for selectively accessing respective label data entries, said label data entries each comprising a predefined character string, wherein actuation of one of said direct access keys causes a plurality of different predefined character strings to be displayed on said display, one of said displayed plurality of predefined character strings being selectable; a writable memory for holding information selected by a user at the user input comprising a selected one of said plurality of predefined character strings; and a controller for accessing one of said label data entries responsive to selection of one of said direct access keys by a user and arranged to cause printing of a label using said label data entry.