ESC+WP — Calendar Addition
Plain English
Adds or subtracts a fixed offset from the calendar date set by ESC+WT. Use this to print future or past dates — for example, an expiry date 1 year from the print date.
When to use
When you need to print a date offset from the current date — e.g. expiry dates, review dates, or best-before dates.
Syntax
ESC+WP{+/-}{YY}{MM}{DD}Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
+/- | Direction: + to add, - to subtract |
YY | Years to add/subtract (2 digits) |
MM | Months to add/subtract (2 digits) |
DD | Days to add/subtract (2 digits) |
Example
ESC+A ESC+H0050 ESC+V0050 ESC+WTDD/MM/YY ESC+WP+010000 ESC+WA ESC+Q1 ESC+Z
Print a date 1 year from now (expiry date)