Option 31 (Calculate Check Digit)
The printer generates a check digit if you apply Option 31 to the field. You
cannot use this option if the field contains a UPC, EAN, or Code 39 (with the
MOD43 check digit) bar code.
Syntax
R,31,gen/ver,check digit # p
R1. R Option Header.
R2. 31 Option 31.
R3. gen/ver Enter G to generate a check digit.
R4. check digit # Specifies a check digit scheme. Enter a number that identifies a check
digit scheme that has been defined. For more information, see “Using
Check Digits.” Range: 1-10.
Example R,31,G,5 p
Generates a check digit using the previously defined check digit scheme 5.
Option 42 (Price Field)
You can apply options that will insert monetary symbols automatically. Do
not use this option with Option 31 (define a check digit) or Option 60
(increment or decrement a field). This option is not recommended for bar
codes. When determining the maximum number of characters, add the
maximum number of digits and the monetary symbols.
Syntax
R,42,appearance code p
R1. R Option Header.
R2. 42 Option 42.
R3. appearance
code
Enter 1 to print price field in standard notation, as defined by country
setting.
Use the monetary formatting packet to select monetary notations and
symbols by country setting. See “Defining the Monetary Formatting
Packet” for more information.
See Appendix C, “Symbol Sets/Code Pages,” to make sure the monetary
symbol you want to use is printable in the font selected for t his field. For
monetary symbols other than the dollar sign, use the internal symbol set.
Defining Field Options 3-7