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4. Convert the values to dots by multiplying the
millimeters by 8.
For example:
p
1
=31.0mm x 8 = 248 dots
p
2
=7.00mm x 8 = 56 dots
p
3
=0.5mm x 8 = 4 dots
The EPL2 language consist of commands. The Q
Command sets the form length using the p
1
, p
2
and
p
3
values.
5. Open any text editor and open your format. Look
for the line that starts with Q (Q Command).
6. Type in the dot values for p
1
, p
2
and p
3
.
Values can have a negative value
depending on placement of the perforation.
For example:
Q248,B56+4
The "B" indicates black mark. This is
needed when using the black mark sensor.
7. Save file. Send format to your printer.
For more information, refer to the programmer’s
manual. The online version of the programmer’s
manual can be downloaded off of Monarch’s Web Site
(www.monarch.com/service/service_front.htm) as an
Adobe Acrobat file.
p
1
p
2
p
3
C-2 Sensing the Supplies