Paxar 9401 manual Format Header, Message Structure Syntax

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Format Header

A Format Header begins a format data stream. The Format Header is followed by a series of records, which determine text, non-printable text, bar code, constant text, line, or box definitions.

Message Structure

Syntax	{F1,F2,F3,F4,F5,F6,F7,"F8" p
F1. F	Format header. Enter F.
F2. format#	Unique number from 1-50to identify the format.
F3. action	Options:
	A Add a new format to the printer.
	C Clear an existing format.
F4. device	Format storage device.

RVolatile RAM

MOptional memory card

TThe format is temporary. You must include a batch with these formats.

F5. measure Unit of measure. Options:

EEnglish. Measured in 1/100 inches. M Metric. Measured in 1/10 mm.

G Graphic. Measured in dots.

F6. length	Supply length, in units selected above. Measure supply
	top to bottom. The bottom is the edge that exits the printer
	first. Ranges:
	English	075	- 900
	Metric	190	- 2290
	Dots	144	- 1728
F7. width	Supply width, from left to right, in units selected above.
	Ranges:
	English	075	- 250
	Metric	190	- 635
	Dots	144	- 480

F8. "name" Assign a name to the format, if desired. 1-8characters. Enclose it in quotation marks. Enter "" to let the printer assign a name.

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