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Printing Multiple Labels On The Same Line

Chapter 2 Configuring the PCL-II Emulation with Control Codes

Printing Multiple Labels On The Same Line

Printing more than one label on the same line involves no more than positioning the cursor and sending the data for each label to be printed. Since the termination of the bar code data sequence (signalled by an upper-case Z) causes the bar code to be printed and a carriage return to be executed, all of the label information must be sent in the same escape sequence. The following example shows an escape sequence used to print three labels on a single line:

ESC*z5c<label1>z20c<label2>z35c<label3>Z

ESC*z5c	Moves cursor to column 5
<label1>	Bar code data
z20c	Moves cursor to column 20
<label2>	Bar code data
z35c	Moves cursor to column 35
<label3>	Bar code data
Z	Initiates printing

Printing Bar Codes With Text

When printing bar codes with text, since the printer automatically generates a carriage return and line feed at the end of the terminating character (upper case Z), potential problems exist. As a general rule, for each line of bar code mixed with text, send the text information first, followed by a carriage return without a line feed (ASCII 13), and then overlay the bar code. (The carriage return is required so that the bar code cursor position will be correct.) The following example illustrates how to print text and bar codes on the same line.

This example involves a three-line bar code (and three escape sequences) as shown below:

ESC*z0v25c1q<12345>Z

ESC*z0v	Selects Code 3 of 9
25c	Moves cursor to column 25
1q	Specifies header placement above label
<12345>	Bar code data

ZEnables printing this portion of the bar code

ESC*z75CThis is textCRESC*z0q25c<12345>Z

ESC*z75C	Moves cursor to column 75
This is text	Text for right of bar code
CR	Carriage return without a line feed
ESC*z0q	Disables header for this portion
25c	Moves cursor to column 25
<12345>	Bar code data

ZInitiates printing this portion

ESC*z25c0q<12345>Z

ESC*z25c	Moves cursor to column 25
0q	Disables header for lower portion
<12345>	Bar code data
Z	Initiates printing for lower portion of label

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Compaq 5525B/31/32 manual Printing Multiple Labels On The Same Line, Printing Bar Codes With Text

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5525B/31/32 Line Matrix Printer PCL-II Programmer’s Reference ManualPage 5525B/31/32 Line Matrix Printer PCL-II Programmer’s Reference ManualCOPYRIGHT ã 1999, COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION All rights reserved Trademark Acknowledgements Page Introduction Table of ContentsHP PCL-II Character Overstrike Table of ContentsA Standard ASCII Character Set Bar CodesWarnings and Special Information 1 IntroductionAbout This Guide Related Product InformationSoftware Features Chapter 1 Software Features2 HP PCL-II IntroductionTable 1. PCL-II Menu Option Factory Settings HP PCL-II Emulation Default SettingsSwitching Between the Emulations Default SettingPrinter Feature Set Compatibility Configuring the PCL-II Emulation with Control CodesPrinter Feature Set Compatibility General Information Chapter 2 Configuring the PCL-II Emulation with Control CodesSymbol Programmatic Printer ControlCombining Escape Sequences Escape SequencesEscape Sequences Escape Sequence PCL LEVELTable 3. Line Printer Escape Sequences ExplanationEscape Sequence Escape Sequences Table 3. Line Printer Escape Sequences continuedPCL LEVEL ExplanationProgrammable Reset Chapter 2 Configuring the PCL-II Emulation with Control CodesCharacter Font Selection Character Font SelectionSymbol Set Symbol Set SelectionTable 4. Symbol Set Selection ClassificationClassification Character Font Selection Table 4. Symbol Set Selection continuedSymbol Set Printable in hexCharacter Style Selection Printing in the Hex 80 through Hex FF RegionPrint Pitch Selection Chapter 2 Configuring the PCL-II Emulation with Control CodesPrimary Selection Character Density SelectionPCL Level Secondary SelectionDensity Pitches Table 5. Available Symbol SetsCode Chapter 2 Configuring the PCL-II Emulation with Control CodesName Switching Character FontsSwitching Character Fonts Table 5. Available Symbol Sets continued CodePrint Mode Selection Display Functions ModeSelf-test Table 6. Print Mode SelectionStandard Computed VFC Line SpacingVertical Forms Control VFC Line SpacingTerminator Table 7. VFC Default Channel DefinitionsPrefix Chapter 2 Configuring the PCL-II Emulation with Control CodesSpecial VFC Considerations Programmable VFCProgrammable VFC EXAMPLE FORM Programmable VFC Using PCLChapter 2 Configuring the PCL-II Emulation with Control Codes Programmable VFC CH1 should always define TOF and must be present for a valid loadChapter 2 Configuring the PCL-II Emulation with Control Codes NOTE The “ ” is the single quote and not the prime characterProgrammable VFC As an OCTAL number one byte at a time by preceding the number with the % signMost Significant Byte Table 8. Converting VFC Format to VFC DataChapter 2 Configuring the PCL-II Emulation with Control Codes Least Significant ByteExample VFC Data Entry Methods Programmable VFCChapter 2 Configuring the PCL-II Emulation with Control Codes \ADD 1 ESC&142WabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJLogical Page Length Selection Logical Page Length SelectionPCL Level Chapter 2 Configuring the PCL-II Emulation with Control Codes Text Length Vertical Margin SelectionPerforation Skip Mode PCL LevelTransparent Print Data Horizontal Margin SelectionHorizontal Margin Selection Cursor Control Chapter 2 Configuring the PCL-II Emulation with Control CodesRaster Graphics Table 9. Graphics ResolutionRaster Graphics Horizontal DPIUnderlining Chapter 2 Configuring the PCL-II Emulation with Control CodesESC*z#V Bar Code Selection Character OverstrikeBar Codes Character OverstrikeESC*z#Q Bar Code Header Control ESC*z#C Bar Code Label PlacementESC*z#H Bar Code Height ESC*zBar Code DataZ Bar Code Label DataBar Codes Printing Bar CodesStep StepPrinting Bar Codes With Text Printing Multiple Labels On The Same LineChapter 2 Configuring the PCL-II Emulation with Control Codes Bar Code Bar Code Width InformationTable 11. Bar Code Character Number of Characters SentINTERLEAVED 2 OF CODE 3 OFINDUSTRIAL 2 OF UPCAEAN13 ContentEAN8 Royal MailContent Table 12. UCC/EAN-128 Application Identifiers continuedChapter 2 Configuring the PCL-II Emulation with Control Codes ApplicationApplication Bar Codes Table 12. UCC/EAN-128 Application Identifiers continuedContent FormatContent US Postnet BarcodesChapter 2 Configuring the PCL-II Emulation with Control Codes Table 12. UCC/EAN-128 Application Identifiers continuedFONT SELECTION 256X US POSTNET BAR CODE11.3 CPI 22.5 Bars per inch US POSTNET BAR CODE Printing 11.3 CPI US POSTNET Bar Code InformationChapter 2 Configuring the PCL-II Emulation with Control Codes Method0 1 2 3 4 - 5 6 7 8 - 9 4.0 CPI 20 Bars per inch US POSTNET Bar Code 4.0 CPI 20 Bars per inch US POSTNET Bar CodeFONT SELECTION MethodChapter 2 Configuring the PCL-II Emulation with Control Codes A Standard ASCII Character BITSAppendix A Index Page Page Page Page 5525B/31/32 Line Matrix Printer Compaq Computer Corporation P/N