Defining Constant Text Fields
A constant text field is a set of fixed characters that prints on all
labels. Define each constant text field separately. This field is
not assigned a field number, but is counted as a field (keep this in
mind, as the printer allows a maximum of
1000
fields per format).
The characters in this field cannot be changed by batch data.
Field options do not apply to constant text fields.
Determine the height and the maximum width of the characters,
using the tables in Appendix B, "Fonts." If you’re using
proportionally spaced fonts, use the average size of the
characters. Mark the pivot point of your field. This will vary,
depending on how your field is justified.
Syntax
C,row,column,gap,font,hgt mag,
wid mag,color,alignment,char rot,
field rot,"fixed char",sym set
p
C1. C Constant Text Field.
C2. row For monospaced fonts, distance from bottom of print area to
the pivot point. For proportionally spaced fonts, distance from
bottom of print area to baseline of characters in the field.
(Bottom exits the printer first.)
English
0
-
999
Metric
0
-
2539
203 Dots
0
-
2029
300 Dots
0
-
2699
C3. column Distance from the lower left edge of the print area to the pivot
point.
English
0
-
399
Metric
0
-
1015
203 Dots
0
-
811
300 Dots
0
-
1199
C4. gap Number of dots between characters (203 dots per inch).
Range:
0
-
99
.
Any number other than
0
or the default number affects your
field width. Default spacing:
Standard
3 dots
Reduced
1 dot
Bold
3 dots
OCRA-like
3 dots
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Defining Fields
