Patent ID: 6585434
Filing Date: 2003-07-01
Classification: G06K

Abstract:
A method of controlling a barcode printer having a display and positioned in association with the display, a number of function keys each of which is actuable in a plurality of modes to select a plurality of non-print data entry functions comprising:displaying in a first section for the display a text or pictorial message associated with a current mode; displaying in a second section of the display a set of icons with each icon positioned adjacent an enabled key and depicting a non-print data entry function selectable by actuation of the adjacent key, said non-print data entry functions including a plurality of testing or monitoring functions; and changing the message in the first section of the display and the icon set in the second section of the display to a different message and icon set in response to actuation of enabled function key to allow a user to select a greater number of functions than keys.