Chapter 5 — Editing in Direct Mode
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Place Variable Text
The next line is a text line, using text size 5 in reverse and prints
the variable V00. The data printed in this field must be sent to
the printer at the time of form retrieval.
Place a Combination of Fixed Data and a Variable
The following two command lines consist of a combination of
fixed data enclosed in quotation marks and variable data.
Place a Combination of Fixed Data and a Counter
The next command line is a text line containing fixed data and
the counter (C0). The first time this label form is retrieved for
printing, the start value for this counter must be sent to the
printer. The printer stores the value of the counter for this form
and automatically continues to print the next value the next time
this form is retrieved. Reset or set to another value by sending a
new start value.
Command Explanation
A24,160,0,5,1,1,R,V00 Write a text line, first variable.
Command Explanation
A24,250,0,4,1,1,N,“MODEL:”V01 Write a text line, second variable.
A472,312,0,4,1,1,N,”Checked by:“V02 Write a text line, third variable.
Note: The value of the counter is kept in the memory even if
another form is retrieved or the printer is switched off.
Command Explanation
A24,312,0,4,1,1,N,“SERIAL#:“C0” Write a text line with fixed data and first
counter.