Printronix LQH-HWTM manual Execute Form Overlay Data

Execute Form: Overlay Data

RSTn The optional incremental reset count parameter to specify the number of times an incremented field is printed (on one or more forms) before it is reset to the starting value. A reset count is useful when printing a hierarchy of fields where a low-level field generates a sequence of numbers, is reset, and the next higher field level is incremented (such as in a unit/box/carton application). To use the reset count parameter, enter RST and replace n with a number ranging from 1 through 65,535 to specify the reset count. The default reset count value is 0.

STARTDATA Defines the starting value of the incrementing field. The maximum amount of STARTDATA characters must be equal to or less than the number of characters in the STEPMASK field. If the number of data characters in the Dynamic Alphanumeric Data command is less than the number used in STEPMASK, the data will print right justified with preceding spaces. (Leading spaces are not provided for bar code data.) For dynamic bar code data, the type of characters allowed for incrementing fields is based on the type of bar code. Refer to the individual bar code descriptions in the “Bar Codes” chapter for information on valid type and quantity of data characters. The STARTDATA must be enclosed within standard printable character delimiters just as a standard data field is enclosed within delimiters.

Execute Form: Overlay Data

Overlay data is variable alphanumeric data entered onto a predefined form. The form is completed by positioning the data in the exact location it will appear on the form when printed. The data is placed horizontally using tabs and spaces, and vertically using line feeds, form feeds, and the Electronic Vertical Format Unit (EVFU).

For example, if the serial number field on the form begins at character row 22 and column 14, enter 22 line feeds, space over 14 columns, and input serial number overlay data. An entire form can be completed with a page of overlay data in this manner. Overlay data at the end of a form is printed on a new form until all overlay data is used. Then, to advance to the next form, use a form feed.

The IGP EVFU can be used to control vertical spacing of the overlay data. In place of line feed commands input individually, the EVFU can be programmed (during the Execute Form mode) to slew the overlay data to the predetermined line with a single command.

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