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Chapter 2
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Once set, the contents of the prefix are identical for every endorsing and annotation
occurrence for a batch. The counter, if enabled, will always be printed following the
prefix (base) string. Prefixes are, however, restricted to the number of characters listed
in Table 2-8. The number of allowable characters varies by scanner. Exceeding the
maximum string length will result in the string being truncated to the maximum
length and an audible alert.
Note Because the endorser/annotation string is made up of a text prefix and a
counter, consider their combined length when setting the string length.
Directly below the Prefix box are the Top and Left text boxes, which you can use to
specify the vertical and position of the annotation text string. A Units radio button
group located near the edit boxes allows text positioning values to be specified in
inches, millimeters, or pixels (DPI dependent). The default unit of measurement is
inches.
In the Top text box, you may specify the distance of the endorsing and annotation
string from the top of each page. The default and minimum value is zero, but the
maximum value is dependent on the paper size. Whole numbers are required when
entering pixels and millimeters, but when values are in inches, they can be entered in
.01-inch increments.
In the Left box, the distance of an annotation string from the left edge of a page can be
specified. The default and minimum value is zero, but the endorsing string is never
printed less than 20 mm from the top of the page. The maximum is dependent on
paper size. Whole numbers are required when entering pixels and millimeters. When
Table 2-8. Maximum Number of Printable Characters in the Prefix
Page Counter Fujitsu fi-4990C Fujitsu fi-4860C Böwe Bell + Howell
Spectrum series
No counter 30 characters 40 characters 22 characters
Five (5) digit
counter
25 characters (not
incl. counter)
35 characters (not incl.
counter)
NA
Eight (8) digit
counter
25 characters (not
incl. counter)
35 characters (not incl.
counter)
NA
One to ten (1-10)
digit counter
NA NA 22 characters