Sample Batch Packet; Designing A Format - Avery Dennison ADTP1 Reference Manual

5. Type the following batch header, after the text field line:
{B,25,N,1 |
6. Type the following bar code data:
1,"02802811111" |
7. Type the following text field data:
2,"TEXT FIELD" | }
8. Save the file as SAMPLE.FMT.
9. Type MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1 at the Command prompt when using serial communications.
This sets the communication parameters at the host. These communication parameters must
match those at the printer. See
the host's documentation for more information.
10. Type COPY SAMPLE.FMT COM1. The following 2 inch by 2 inch
label prints:
{F,25,A,R,E,200,200,"Fmt 25" |
C,140,40,0,1,2,1,W,C,0,0,"SAMPLE FORMAT",0 |
B,1,12,F,85,40,1,2,40,5,L,0 |
T,2,18,V,50,50,1,3,1,1,B,L,0,0,0 | }

Sample Batch Packet

{B,25,N,1 |
1,"02802811111" |
2,"TEXT FIELD" | }
D e s i g n i n g a F o r m a t
Before designing a format, answer these questions. How large is the supply, which fonts should
be used, should a bar code be included, what about a graphic? There are several steps to
designing a custom format:
Determine the label size. Labels are available from Avery Dennison in a wide variety of sizes.
The application and the amount of printed data determine the supply size. Contact your Account
Manager or Technical Support for more information.
1. Draw a rough sketch of the label. Note any areas that are preprinted on the label, such as a
logo.
2. Identify the field types that appear on the label. See
information.
3. Decide which fonts to use. When working with fonts, there are three considerations: font
appearance, font size (scalable or bitmapped), and font spacing (monospaced or
proportional). The TrueType® scalable font, EFF Swiss Bold™ (font 50) is standard on the
printers. See Appendix B, "Fonts," for samples of each font.
4. Fill out the Format Worksheet. See
At this point, send the design to the printer. To do this:
5. Create a format packet, based on the completed format worksheet. See Chapter 3,
Fields," for more information.
6. Download the format packet to the printer. See Chapter 6, "Printing," for more information.
Keep backup copies of the format, batch data, check digit, and graphic packets.
1-2 Packet Reference Manual
"Setting Serial Communication
"Using the Format
Parameters," in Chapter 2, or
"About Field Types" for more
Worksheet" for more information.
"Defining