Format Entry Command - ^Fn) - Microcom LDS2 Programming Manual

Printer Specifications
1.4.6 DET (Detection Method)
This parameter selects the type of method the printer uses for detecting registration marks on
different media types. A selection of a "0" disables registration detection and is used in conjunction
with media that does not contain a registration mark like continuous media. The detectors are only
used to detect Stock Out conditions when a selection of "0" is selected. A selection of a "1" uses the
reflective detection method and is used when detecting registration marks located on the bottom
side of the media. A selection of a "2" uses the transmissive detection method which requires both
the upper and the lower gap detectors to be installed on the printer. This method can be used with
any type of media but is not recommended when only detecting registration marks located on the
bottom side of the media.
used in conjunction with media containing a blowhole. The blowhole and die-cut selections differ on
how they detect an out of stock condition. See also ^D636)n command.
0 None
1 Blackline
2 Die-cut
3 Blowhole
1.4.7 OFX (Offset X Direction)
This parameter moves or offsets all fields in the "X" direction without altering the field's insertion
points. The value is entered using the current unit of measure selected by the "^D564)" command.
See also ^D637)n command.
1.4.8 OFY (Offset Y Direction)
This parameter moves or offsets all fields in the "Y" direction without altering the field's insertion
points. The value is entered using the current unit of measure selected by the "^D564)" command.
See also ^D638)n command.
1.4.9 AGD (Activate Gap Detector)
This parameter disables the registration sensor from detecting for the distance entered. This is
helpful when preventing false triggers on preprint and other areas that detect like a registration mark.
The value is entered using the current unit of measure selected by the "^D564)" command. See also
^D650)n command.

1.5 Format Entry Command - ^Fn)

The Format Entry command used to define the characteristics, placement and representation of the
corresponding text data of the individual fields. This command starts with the "^Fn)" structure which
is then followed by thirteen different parameters that define and control the desired field. The "n" is
an identifier that represents the field number being formatted and corresponds to the equivalent
"^Tn)" line. As with the ^Dxxx commands, multiple parameters must be separated by the comma
(",") delimiter. Issue the format entry from within a script file. Unlike the "^Dxx)" commands and the
script header, the Format Entry Command typically does contain default values as there are no
equivalent commands for the individual parameters. The default values are discussed under the
individual parameter descriptions.
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A selection of a "3" also uses the transmissive detection method and is
(gap sensors are disabled)
(lower gap sensor is enabled)
(upper and lower gap sensors are enabled)
(upper and lower gap sensors are enabled)
DET
LSX, LSY, GAP, DRM, SPD,
LSX, LSY, GAP, DRM, SPD, DET,
LSX, LSY, GAP, DRM, SPD, DET, OFX,
LSX, LSY, GAP, DRM, SPD, DET, OFX, OFY,
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, OFX, OFY, AGD
OFX
, OFY, AGD
OFY
, AGD
AGD