NDefine no more than 1000 fields (100 fields for 9403) in a
format. Each p indicates one field. However, options are not
counted as fields. The actual number of fields a format can
have may be less, because the number of fields is limited by
the available memory.
NThe field number 0 to 999 (99 for the 9403) must be unique.
Monarch recommends starting at 1, instead of 0.
NDo not use a field number more than once per format.
NDefine all fields in the order you want to image/print them.
The printer does not print in field number order.
NSeparate all parameters with a Parameter Separator (,).
NEnd each field with a Field Separator ( p ).
NEnter all information in CAPITAL letters, except words or
phrases within quotation marks.
NInclude all parameters for a field unless documented as
optional.
NDefine non-printable text fields before the field to which they
apply.
NDefine options immediately after the field to which they apply.
NMultiple options can be used with most fields. Options can be
used in any combination except as noted wi th each definition.
When using multiple options on the 9403 printer, remember
that options are processed in the order they are received.
NKeep in mind that proportionally spaced fonts need wider
fields than monospaced fonts. For variable field data, use a
letter "W" to determine the maximum field size.
NDo not place a new line (return) or any other non-printing
character in a character string. However, a carriage return or
line break after each p makes your formats easier to read.
T,1,20,V,30,30,1,1,1,1,B,C,0,0,0 p
T,2,10,V,50,30,1,1,1,1,B,C,0,0,0 p
NSpaces are ignored, except within character strings.
2-4 Configuring the Printer