Specifications

ZPL Commands
^FM
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^FM
Multiple Field Origin Locations
Description The ^FM command allows you to control the placement of bar code symbols.
It designates field locations for the PDF417 (
^B7) and Micro-PDF417 (^BF) bar codes when
the structured append capabilities are used. This allows printing multiple bar codes from the
same set of text information.
The structured append capability is a way of extending the text printing capacity of both bar
codes. If a string extends beyond what the data limitations of the bar code are, it can be printed
as a series: 1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3. Scanners read the information and reconcile it into the
original, unsegmented text.
The
^FM command triggers multiple bar code printing on the same label with ^B7 and ^BF
only. When used with any other commands, it is ignored.
Format ^FMx1,y1,x2,y2,...
This table identifies the parameters for this format:
Parameters Details
x1 = x-axis location
of first symbol
(in dots)
Accepted Values:
0 to 32000
e
= exclude this bar code from printing
Default Value: a value must be specified
y1 = y-axis location
of first symbol
(in dots)
Accepted Values:
0 to 32000
e
= exclude this bar code from printing
Default Value: a value must be specified
x2 = x-axis location
of second
symbol (in dots)
Accepted Values:
0 to 32000
e
= exclude this bar code from printing
Default Value: a value must be specified
y2 = y-axis location
of second
symbol (in dots)
Accepted Values:
0 to 32000
e
= exclude this bar code from printing
Default Value: a value must be specified
… = continuation of
X,Y pairs
Maximum number of pairs:
60