Using Option 7 Print Time/Date; Using Option 20 (Define Data Entry Prompts) - Avery Dennison ADTP1 Reference Manual

U s i n g O p t i o n 7 P r i n t T i m e / D a t e
The printer must contain the optional real time clock. Use this option to print the printer's current
time and date in a format. To set the printer's current time and date, see
Packet" in Chapter 2.
Use with text, constant text or bar code fields.
Note: To use Option 7 with a bar code field, the bar code must support the full ASCII set of
characters.
Syntax
R,7,param,format |
R1. R
R2. 7
R3. param
R4. format
Example
R,7,1,2 |
Prints the date and time in the format as 06/09/2014 18:15.
U s i n g O p t i o n 2 0 ( D e f i n e D a t a E n t r y P r o m p t s )
This option defines the operator prompt and it is not recommended on fields filled entirely by
fixed characters or copied data. This option must be defined before Option 5, or the prompt does
not display during data entry. Use the Monarch® 939i™ keyboard for offline data entry.
Syntax
R,20,"prompt" |
R1. R
R2. 20
R3. "prompt"
Example
R,20,"Order Number" |
Displays the prompt Order Number for the operator when this field is imaged.
Option Header.
Option 7.
Parameter to print. Use 1 for real time clock.
Time and Date formats. 1 is the default. Options:
1 Date as 06/09/2014
2 Date and time as 06/09/2014 18:15
3 Date and time as 06/09/2014
4 Time as 18:15
5 Time as 18:15:05
Option Header.
Option 20.
Displays the exact phrase to prompt the operator. Must be
enclosed within quotations. The prompt must be 15 characters or
less.
"Defining the Time/Date
Defining Field Options 4-7