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Sets a global offset for label length and width. Adjusts the effective print area without changing the label stock dimensions.

When to use

When fine-tuning print position across all labels — compensates for mechanical alignment differences.

Syntax

^SOlength,width

Parameters

ParameterDescription
lengthLength offset in dots
widthWidth offset in dots

Example

^XA
^SO10,5
^XZ

Offset all printing by 10 dots vertically and 5 horizontally

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