Printronix LQH-HWTM manual Command Codes, Data Fields for Alphanumeric and Incremental Data

Data Fields for Alphanumeric and Incremental Data

Command Codes

Data Fields for Alphanumeric and Incremental Data

Based on the requirements of a specific application, three methods are used to print alphanumeric data on the form: fixed (or prepositioned) data, overlay data, and dynamic data.

Fixed Data

Fixed data is entered during the Create Form mode as part of the form definition. It appears as prepositioned information similar to other form elements. The fixed data is printed on each form in the same location and can only be changed by changing the form definition. Your company name, address, logo, or phone number are typical examples of alphanumeric data that can be fixed onto the form.

Overlay Data

Overlay data is variable alphanumeric data entered during the Execute Form mode by positioning the information with line feeds and spaces into an exact location. In general, a page of data is overlayed onto a form similar to typing data in the appropriate blanks of a preprinted form. Each page of overlay data is separated by form feeds to correspond to each form printed. Customer names, addresses, and order numbers are examples of variable data that can be overlayed onto the form.

Dynamic Data

Dynamic data is variable data entered by command during the Execute Form mode. The dynamic data is entered into a location previously defined in the Create Form mode. Any number of locations can be identified during the Create Form mode as part of the form definition. A command during the Execute Form mode enters new data in the identified location(s) each time the form prints. Dynamic data is the most efficient method of supplying variable data to the form. Again, customer names, addresses, or any type of variable alphanumeric or bar code data can be provided dynamically.

Incremental Data Fields

The incremental data fields feature allows alphanumeric (and bar code) data fields to automatically update numerically or alphabetically with just one set of data sent from the host computer. A maximum of 65,535 forms can print with incremental fields automatically updated. Alphanumeric incremental fields can be used with fixed (static) data input as part of the Create Form mode or with dynamic data supplied in the Execute Form mode. Incremental data fields cannot be used with Overlay data.

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