Specifications

^FM
Multiple Field Origin Locations
Description: The ^FM command allows you to control the placement of bar code
symbols.
It designates field locations for the PDF417 (^B7) and Micro-PDF417 (^BF) bar
codes when the structured append capabilities are utilized. This allows printing
multiple bar codes from the same set of text information.
The structured append capability is a way of extending the text printing capacity of
both bar codes. If a string extends beyond what the data limitations of the bar code
are, it can be printed as a series: 1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3. Scanners will read the
information and reconcile the information into the original, unsegmented text.
The ^FM command triggers multiple bar code printing on the same label with ^B7
and ^BF only. When used with any other commands, it will be ignored.
Format: ^FMx1,y1,x2,y2,...
Parameters:
x1 = x-axis location of first symbol (in dots)
Accepted Values:
0 to 32000
e = exclude this bar code from printing
Default Value: none – a value must be entered.
y1 = y-axis location of first symbol (in dots)
Accepted Values:
0 to 32000
e = exclude this bar code from printing
Default Value: none – a value must be entered.
x2 = x-axis location of second symbol (in dots)
Same as x1 parameter
y2 = y-axis location of second symbol (in dots)
same as y1 parameter
… = continuation of X,Y pairs
Maximum number of pairs: 60
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