D e f i n i n g C o n s t a n t Te x t F i e l d s
A constant text field is a set of fixed characters that prints on all labels. Define each constant text field separately. This field is not assigned a field number, but is counted as a field (keep this in mind, as the printer allows a maximum of 200 fields per format). The characters in this field cannot be changed by batch data. Field options do not apply to constant text fields.
Determine the height and the maximum width of the characters, using the tables in Appendix B, "Fonts." If you’re using proportionally spaced fonts, use the average size of the characters. Mark the pivot point of your field. This will vary, depending on how your field is justified.
Syntax C,row,column,gap,font,hgt mag, wid mag,color,alignment,char rot, field rot,"fixed char",sym set p
C1. C | Constant Text Field. | ||
C2. row | For monospaced fonts, distance from bottom of print area to | ||
| the pivot point. For proportionally spaced fonts, distance from | ||
| bottom of print area to baseline of characters in the field. | ||
| (Bottom exits the printer first.) | ||
| English | 0 | - 1200 |
| Metric | 0 | - 3045 |
| Dots | 0 | - 2436 |
C3. column | Distance from the lower left edge of the print area to the pivot | ||
| point. |
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| English | 0 | - 189 |
| Metric | 0 | - 479 |
| Dots | 0 | - 383 |
C4. gap | Number of dots between characters (203 dots per inch). | ||
| Range: 0 - 99. | ||
| Any number other than 0 or the default number affects your | ||
| field width. Default spacing: | ||
| Standard |
| 3 dots |
| Reduced |
| 1 dot |
| Bold |
| 3 dots |
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| 3 dots | |
| EFF Swiss Bold & other fonts varies with each letter | ||
Defining Fields