Change Clock Settings
You can change the clock settings (Sleep Mode, Date, and Time) at any time by going to Menu > System Setup > Clock Settings.
Note: With power removed the system clock retains its settings for about 30 days.
Add a Date/Time Object
- Touch anywhere in the Editor.
- Select Serial & Date/Time in the Add Objects panel.
- In the Serial & Date/Time dialog box, select:
- Date/Time Text: Places a date/time object on your label.
- Date/Time Barcode: Places a barcode object with date/time data.
- Select the format(s) you want included on the label in the Date/Time menu. The Preview area immediately displays the changes.
- Include date: Toggles the date on or off.
- Include time: Toggles the time on or off.
- Date Format: Format for date printed on label(s).
- Time Format: Format for time printed on label(s).
- Hour Format: 12-hour (AM or PM) or 24-hour time format.
- When done, select OK. An object with the current date/time value is added to the label.
Note: When printed, the date/time value of each label will reflect the current date and time of the printer.
If the system clock has not been set, the system displays a message requesting that you set the system clock. Selecting OK takes you to Clock Settings. Select Cancel returns you to the Editor.
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