Line Field
The message structure below transmits a line field. This data
stream defines the bit map to form a graphic line field. Use the
line field to emphasize data by printing a line or box.
You can have up to 100 line images. The line record can be
placed in a format data stream anywhere following the form at
header record.
Syntax
L##, ROW, COLUMN, DIRE CTION, STOP, THICKNESS
NOTE: Lines are counted as fields, just like text or bar code
fields. When determining the number of fields in your
format, count each line as a separate field.
Field Contents
L## Must begin with the letter "L" for a line field.
The L is followed by one or two digits for
the field number. There can be up t o 100
fields per format, in any c ombination of
text, barcode, line, or graphic f ields.
Values: 0-99
ROW One to four digits to define the row
location of the field on the supply. This is
the distance from the the guide edge zero
point at the
bottom
of the supply and the
bottom of the field.
The zero point is 1.5 mm or 0.060 inches
from the bottom of the supp ly. The bottom
of the supply is the edge that exits the
printer first.
This value is measured in tenths of
millimeters (TOMMS) and must be less
than the maximum length of the supply.
Values: 0-2032
Message Structures
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