Datamax Allegro 2, Operator'S Manual

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Creating Labels Using Internal Batch Software
50 Allegro2
For special font Y, enter the name of the graphic image you want to
call from the memory module for printing at this field position. You
can enter up to 16 uppercase characters.
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Enter the desired prompt information. The field allows up to
44 characters to be entered.
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Enter the desired consecutive number fill character and
increment value. This field has the format xnn with the
following parameters:
x = fill character. It can be any character, including a
space. For example, if * is entered, all insignificant
characters will be filled with "*". If 0 is entered, the
field will fill with zeros.
nn = increment value desired. If 01 is entered, it will
increment by ones (i.e. 1, 2, 3 etc.). If 02 is entered,
it will increment by two (i.e. 1, 3, 5, 7 etc.). nn can
be any value up to 99.
An entry of 02 will print like this:
02
04
06
08
10
Once in the Print Label Screen, the operator is prompted for an
initial increment or decrement value. The value entered is the
starting value for that particular run of labels. As a separate
function, an increment every "x" number of labels can be set in the
Print Parameters screen (ALT-P).
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For comment fields, enter the data you wish to have appear
on the Print Screen in the Data/Prompt Field.