10. Establishing Daily Procedures ..................................10-1
Daily Startup Checklist.............................................10-1
Data Entry Instructions for Operators ......................10-1
Print Logs .................................................................10-2
Creating DOS Batch Files for Downloading............. 10-2
Backing up Format and Batch Files.........................10-3
11. Online Information .......................................................11-1
Data Stream Structure .............................................11-1
Example ...........................................11-2
Format Header .........................................................11-3
Text Field..................................................................11-5
Bar Code Field .........................................................11-8
Non-Printable Text Record......................................11-11
Constant Text Overlays ..........................................11-12
Line Records ..........................................................11-15
Box Records...........................................................11-17
Field Options ..........................................................11-19
Definitions...................................................11-20
Batch Packets ........................................................11-31
Batch Header Section ................................11-31
Batch Data Record.................................................11-33
Check Digits ...........................................................11-35
Transmitting Data ...................................................11-37
Sample Format Data Stream ..................... 11-38
Interactive Mode.....................................................11-40
Processing Overview .................................11-40
Exception Packets......................................11-41
Printer Status Codes..................................11-41
Using a Scanner in Interactive Mode ......... 11-42
Example Printer/Host Dialog...................... 11-42
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