Pitney Bowes J640 User Manual
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Standard Syntax Guidelines
When creating MPCLII packets
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Begin each packet with a Start of Packet.
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End each packet with an End of Packet.
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Define no more than 100 fields in a format.
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Define all fields in the order you want to image/print
them. The printer does not print in field number order.
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Separate all parameters with a Parameter Separator.
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End each field with a Field Separator.
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Enter all information in CAPITAL letters, except words
or phrases within quotation marks.
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Include all parameters for a field unless documented as
optional.
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Define non-printable text fields immediately before the
field to which they apply.
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Define options immediately after the field to which they
apply.
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Multiple options can be used with most fields. Options
can be used in any combination except as noted with
each definition.
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Keep in mind that proportionally spaced fonts need
wider fields than monospaced fonts.
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Do not place a new line (return) or any other
non-printing character in a character string.
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Spaces are ignored, except within character strings.
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Use a tilde (~) followed by a 3-digit ASCII code in a
quoted string to send function codes or extended
characters or send the 8-bit ASCII code.
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Enter fields in numerical order.
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