Sequential Numbering - SATO CL408 Programming Reference Manual

SEQUENTIAL NUMBERING

FUNCTION
To print sequential fields (text, bar codes) where all incrementing is done within the printer.
Up to eight different sequential fields can be specified per label. Sequencing is effective for
up to 99-digit numeric data within each field.
FORMAT <ESC>Faaaabcccc,dd,ee,g
Place preceding the starting value to be incremented or decremented.
EXAMPLE
<ESC>A<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>MSERIAL NUMBER:
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0200
<ESC>F0001+0005
<ESC>L0202<ESC>M1000<ESC>Q2<ESC>Z
OUTPUT
(4-6a)
NOTES
The value specified for Print Quantity should be equal to the number of different sequential values
desired multiplied by the number of repeats specified. Example: To print 2 sets each of numbers 1001-
1025 on separate labels, we need 50 total labels.
<ESC>F001-001,04,03
(4-6b)
It is necessary to specify the print position for each sequential field on a label. Up to eight different
sequential fields can be specified per label. Alpha characters are ignored.
E/Pro Programming Reference
Unit 4: Standard Command Codes
aaaa = Number of times to repeat the same data (0001 to 9999)
b = Plus or minus symbol (+ for increments; - for decrements)
cccc = Value of step for sequence (0001 to 9999)
dd = Sequential numbering digit quantity (01 to 99). The first character
starts after those exempted in ee. If digits are omitted, 8 is default
ee = Number of digits free from sequential numbering (0 to 99) starting with
the right most position. If digits are left out, the default is 0.
g = Count base 1 Decimal Count 2 Hexadecimal Base
4-10
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