Instruction manual

Sub-Fields
You can copy a segment of data from one field into a new location, called a sub-field. For
example, extract part of the data in a bar code and display it in text form in a sub-field. Then,
use the copy data option.
Option 30 (Pad Data)
You can add characters to one side of a field to “pad” the field. Padding allows you to fill in the
remaining spaces when the entered data does not fill an entire field. If a variable length field is
not completely filled with batch data, this option fills the remaining positions in the field with the
character designated by Option 30.
Syntax R,30,L/R,"character" p
R1. R Option Header.
R2. 30 Option 30.
R3. L® Indicates type of padding:
L Pad field on left side
R Pad field on right side
R4. “character” Pad character must be within the 0 to 255 decimal range and enclosed inside quotation marks.
Note: Do not use on fixed length fields.
Example R,30,L,"X" p
Pads data with an “X” on the left side of the field.
Sample Use for Padding
If you have a variable length bar code that you want to occupy a fixed amount of space on the
supply, use pad characters. If the maximum number of characters in the bar code is 15, but the
batch record only has 10 characters, the padding option fills the remainder of the field with pad
characters.
Option 31 (Calculate Check Digit)
The printer generates a check digit if you apply Option 31 to the field. You cannot use this
option if the field contains a UPC, EAN, or Code 39 (with the MOD43 check digit) bar code.
Syntax R,31,gen/ver,check digit # p
R1. R Option Header.
R2. 31 Option 31.
R3. gen/ver Enter G to generate a check digit.
R4. check digit # Specifies a check digit scheme. Enter a number that identifies a check digit scheme that has been
defined. For more information, see “Using Check Digits.” Range: 1 to 10.
Example R,31,G,5 p
Generates a check digit using the previously defined check digit scheme 5.
4-4 DEFINING FIELD OPTIONS