O p t i o n 3 1 ( C a l c u l a t e C h e c k D i g i t )

The printer generates a check digit if you apply Option 31 to the field. You cannot use this option if the field contains a UPC, EAN, or Code 39 (with the MOD43 check digit) bar code.

Syntax

R,31,gen/ver,check digit # p

R1.

R

Option Header.

R2.

31

Option 31.

R3. gen/ver

Enter G to generate a check digit.

R4. check digit # Specifies a check digit scheme. Enter a number that identifies a check digit scheme that has been defined. For more information, see “Using Check Digits.” Range: 1 - 10.

Example

R,31,G,5 p

Generates a check digit using the previously defined check digit scheme 5.

O p t i o n 4 2 ( P r i c e F i e l d )

You can apply options that will insert monetary symbols automatically. Do not use this option with Option 31 (define a check digit) or Option 60 (increment or decrement a field). This option is not recommended for bar codes. When determining the maximum number of characters, add the maximum number of digits and the monetary symbols.

Syntax

R,42,appearance code p

R1. R

Option Header.

R2. 42

Option 42.

R3. appearance

Enter 1 to print price field in standard notation, as defined by country

code

setting.

 

Use the monetary formatting packet to select monetary notations and

 

symbols by country setting. See “Defining the Monetary Formatting

 

Packet” for more information.

 

See Appendix C, “Symbol Sets/Code Pages,” to make sure the monetary

 

symbol you want to use is printable in the font selected for this field. For

 

monetary symbols other than the dollar sign, use the internal symbol set.

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