What ^PQ does
^PQ controls the number of labels printed from one format, plus pause and cut behaviour. Combined with ^SN it drives serialized batches. It's placed inside the ^XA…^XZ block, usually near the end.
Syntax
^PQq,p,r,o,eParameters
| Parameter | Description | Values | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
q | Total quantity | — | 1 |
p | Pause every N labels | — | 0 |
r | Replicates per serial | — | 0 |
o | Override pause | Y, N | N |
Example
^XA
^FO50,50^A0N,40,40^FDBatch^FS
^PQ50
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Related commands
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