Defining Constant Text Fields - Paxar TC6037PR Reference Manual

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
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
Metric
Dot
C3. column Distance from the lower left edge of the print area to the pivot point.
English
Metric
Dots
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:
Reduced and Letter Gothic Bold 6 pt. 1 dot
HR2 and Letter Gothic Bold 9 pt.
Standard, Bold, OCRA-like, and HR1
All other fonts
C,row,column,gap,font,hgt mag,
wid mag,color,alignment,char rot,
field rot,"fixed char",sym set p
0 - 365
0 - 927
0 741
0 - 189
0 - 480
0 - 383
2 dots
3 dots
varies with each letter
Defining Fields 2-15