Paxar Monarch 9850 - Manual (Page 119)

S a m p l e U s e f o r P a d d i n g
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.
O p t i o n 3 1 ( C a l c u l a t e C h e c k D i g i t )
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 - 10.
Example R,31,G,5 p
Generates a check digit using the previously defined check digit
scheme 5.
Defining Field Options 4-11