Defining Batch Data Fields
Batch data fields should be sent in field number order. Use
continuation fields for large amounts of data. If you are using N
(New) in the batch header, you must list all fields with your data in
sequence. If you are using U, you need to list only those fields
and data that changes from the last printed batch.
Syntax
field#,"data string"
p
C,"continuation"
p
field# Identifies the text, bar code, or non-printable text field in
which to insert the following data. Range: 0 - 999.
"data string" Provides the actual information to appear in fields. Enclose in
quotation marks. Length: 0 2710 characters.
C Optional. Identifies information to be appended to the data
string.
"continuation" Optional. Provides the actual information to be added to the
batch packet. Enclose in quotation marks. Use this option to
break up longer fields. Length: 0 - 2710 characters.
Example
1,"Size 12"
p
2,""
p
3,"Blue"
p
C,"and this would be appended."
p
Defines a batch data field. "Size 12" prints in field #1, a blank
line appears in field #2, "Blue and this would be appended" prints
in field #3.
Using Special Characters in Batch Data
There are two ways to specify special characters in batch data:
◆
Place a tilde (~) before the character
◆
Use a tilde with the decimal ASCII equivalent
For example, you can use "" or ~034 to print the " character in
your batch data. Use ~~ to print the ~ character in your batch
data; otherwise, the tilde characters is ignored. You can also use
~XXX where XXX is the decimal equivalent or an unprintable
character.
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