Creating and Printing Messages
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Serializer Insert
This procedure explains how to place a serializer insert into a
message.
A serializer is a numeric value which is added into a message and
automatically changed by the printer as product detect signals are
received (products are printed upon). It is a counter that will
update as messages are printed. You may add two separate
serializer inserts per message.
Serializer parameters are defined by you, rather than the printer’s
internal clock. Before inserting a serializer into the message, you
must set the following serializer parameters for either one or two
serializers used. Refer to Table 6-12.
Parameter Explanation
Starting Value
This is the first value to be printed. The value must be less than the max count
(ending value), and from 00000000–-99999999. Leading zeros are required to
match the number of digits in the maximum count. For example, if the max count
is 1000, then the start value should be 0001.
Max Count
(Ending Value)
This is the maximum product detect count value to be printed. The value must be
greater than the starting value, and from 00000000–-99999999.
Count
Up/Down
Set the serializer to <UP> to update the value in a positive (upward) direction or
to <DOWN> to update the value in a negative (downward) direction.
Constant
Set the increment at which the value will change when it is updated. The setting
must be from 1–-99.
Wrap Around
Set the serializer to <ON> to begin again at the starting value after it reaches the
max count or to <OFF> to stop printing after it reaches the max count.
Repeat Count
Set the number of times you want to print the message with the same serializer
value before updating the value. The setting must be from 1–-9999.
Off Increment
Serializer
Set the second serializer to increment only after the first serializer has rolled over
(reached its Max Count).
Table 6-12. Serializer Insert Parameters
Once inserted into the message, the serializer will be updated
(according to the parameter settings) as messages are printed. The
serializer in the display screen will not change as the serializer is
updated; however, it will change in the printed message.
Procedure
1.
Begin in Frame <01 SERIAL>. Refer to Figure 6-34.
2.
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the location in the
message where you want the serializer to appear.
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