Monarch 9850, 9825, 9403 manual D i f y i n g F o r m a t s, T i o n a l E n t r y M e t h o d

3.Repeat step 2 for each field except the last one.

4.For the last field, input data and send a batch header with the quantity of labels you want printed. When the printer receives input for the last field, it immediately prints the labels. See "Reducing Imaging Time" in Chapter 9 for an example using the batch quantity zero method.

M o d i f y i n g F o r m a t s

The optional entry method is a quick way to modify your format fields, check digit fields, and configuration packets.

O p t i o n a l E n t r y M e t h o d

This method enables you to reset only the parameters you want to change. Commas act as placeholders for unchanged parameters. The optional entry method reduces file size and increases the speed at which files are sent to the printer.

C r e a t i n g D O S B a t c h F i l e s f o r D o w n l o a d i n g

If you are downloading from an MS-DOS system, you can create batch files to set communication values and download formats. It is a good idea to create a subdirectory to hold your format files.

Here is a DOS batch file that sets a serial port, changes to a subdirectory, and downloads a check digit file, format file, and batch data file.

MODE COM1: 9600,N,8,1,P

CD\MONARCH

COPY LABEL1.CDS COM1

COPY LABEL1.FMT COM1

COPY LABEL1.BCH COM1

Refer to your DOS manual for more information on creating batch files.

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