R - Set Reference Point - Intermec EasyCoder PC4 Programmer's Reference Manual

Chapter 7 — Commands
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R - Set Reference Point

Purpose:
Syntax:
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The q command causes the image buffer to be formatted to
match the label width, that is width is traded off for increased
length within the same memory size.
The q command also automatically sets the margins according to
the following rule:
(Number of dots on printhead - label width in dots)
/ 2 (center-aligned)
Note: If an R command (reference point) is sent after a q
command, the image buffer is automatically reformatted to
match the width of the printhead and the margins are reset
accordingly.
Note: At 300 dpi, a maximum label of 1248 dots can be set.
However, the print image is not aligned at the center, and the data
in the outer margins (beyond
Example:
This example sets the label width to 416 dots.
q416
This command is used to move the reference point for the X and
Y axis. All horizontal and vertical measurements in other
commands use the setting for R as the origin for measurements.
Rp ,p
1 2
.
R Command Parameter Descriptions
Parameter Description
p Horizontal (left) margin measured in dots.
1
Default is 000.
p Vertical (top) margin measured in dots. Default is
2
000.
The reference point command is used to establish top and left
margins to prevent printing off the edge of the label. A minimum
margin of 1 mm should be used on all sides of the label.
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