Datamax-O'Neil Class Series Programmer’s Manual - Manual (Page 124)

Label Formatting Command Functions
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A Set Format Attribute
This command specifies the type of format operation and remains in effect until another format
command is specified or another label format has begun (L). Each label format defaults to
Attribute 2 (Transparent Mode).
Syntax:
An
Where: n - Is attribute mode 1, 2, 3, or 5; see table below.
The default is 1, (XOR Mode).
Sample:
L
A3
141100001000100DATAMAX
141100001100110DATAMAX
E
The sample sets the printer to Opaque Mode and produces one label.
n Attribute Description Example
1
XOR
Mode
In this mode, the region where text strings, images or
bar codes intersect will not be printed. (An odd
number of overlapping objects will print.)
2
Transparent
Mode
This is the default mode; the intersecting regions of
text strings, images, and bar codes will print, allowing
the user to print fields on top of one another.
3
Opaque
Mode
Interacting text is obliterated by the text formatted
last. Each character cell is treated as opaque. This
mode is effective only in rotation 1. See Record
Structure Types.
5
Inverse
Mode
This mode allows inverse (white on black) printing
(e.g., a proportionally sized border and background
are printed similar to photographic negative). If text or
image fields overlap in this mode, the effect will be
similar to the XOR mode.
Table 6-1: Format Attributes