Layout Instructions; Printable Data Instructions; Feeding And Printing Instructions - Intermec EasyCoder 501XP Programmer's Reference Manual

Chapter 3 — Principles of Operation

3.8 Layout Instructions

The layout should contain formatting parameters for all fi elds and input
data to such fi elds that will always contain the same information. When
the variable input data are added, they will be inserted into their respec-
tive fi elds in a way similar to fi lling out a preprinted form.
When creating predefi ned layouts, you must use special instructions for:
• Clearing the working memory and starting the layout recorder.
• Saving the layout and clearing the working memory.

3.9 Printable Data Instructions

Depending on type of fi eld and type of bar code, printable data to text,
and bar code fi elds may consist of:
• Alphanumeric data (text)
• Numeric data
• Counter values
• Current date
• Current time
• Current date +/- nn days
• Current time +/- nn seconds
• Current week number
• Current weekday

3.10 Feeding and Printing Instructions

There are some instructions that control the printing and media feed, for
example used for:
• Printing one label or a batch of labels (or similar)
• Activating an optional paper cutter
• Speeding up batch printing
• Reprinting lost labels after interruption of batch print jobs
• Enable/disable reprinting
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