HP 5961-0509 manual Example Using the CP Command, SP1 Select pen number 1 black

The following illustration shows the direction of labeling with a vertical text path (set by (DV1) or (DV1,0); refer to the Define Variable Text Path (DV) command for more information).

Figure 23-13Labeling with a Vertical Text Path

The following example produces lettering along a line (but not directly on top of it), and aligns labels along a left margin. Movement of the Carriage Return point is demonstrated, as well as different methods of placing the text. The text is placed using the CP command with parameters, then with a Carriage Return-Line Feed (CR-LF) combination, and using a CP command without parameters to emulate a CR-LF.

Table 23-10 Example: Using the CP Command

ECE	Reset the printer.
EC%0B	Enter HP-GL/2 mode.
IN;	Initialize HP-GL/2 mode.
SP1;	Select pen number 1 (black).

23-26The Character Group EN