SATO CL412e, M8459, M8400RVe, M5900RVe, CL608 Programming Reference Manual

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E/Pro Programming Reference

For printer models:

PN: 9001096E

www.satoamerica.com

CL408/412e CL608/612e M8400RVe M5900RVe M8459/60/85/90Se CT400/410, D508/D512 M84Pro M10e XL400/410e LM408/412e CG208/212 CG408/412 TG308/312

E/Pro Programming Reference

For printer models:

PN: 9001096E

www.satoamerica.com

CL408/412e CL608/612e M8400RVe M5900RVe M8459/60/85/90Se CT400/410, D508/D512 M84Pro M10e XL400/410e LM408/412e CG208/212 CG408/412 TG308/312

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PRINTER REFERENCE TABLE

Each printer model (product) applicable to this document has been assigned a reference letter character and is listed below. The Table Of Contents identifies specific commands and the products to which they apply.

• CL408/412e (A)

• CL608/612e (B)

• M8400RVe (C)

• M5900RVe (D)

• M8459/60/85/90Se (E)

• CT400/410, D508/D512(F)

• M84Pro (G)

• M10e (H)

• XL400/410e (I)

• LM408/412e (J)

• CG208/212 (K)

• CG408/412 (L)

• TG308/312 (M)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

About This Manual 1-2 Print Area Calculation 1-3

PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS

Programming Language 2-2 Selecting Protocol Codes 2-3 Using Basic 2-4 Print Position Commands 2-6

COMMAND CODE QUICK REFERENCE

A: <ESC>A Start Label (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-2

<ESC>~A Cut, Label (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M) 3-2 <ESC>~a Cut, Job (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I) 3-2 <ESC>~(NULL) Multiple Cuts (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, M) 3-2 <ESC>~B Cut, Last (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H) 3-2 <ESC>AO Auto Online (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J) 3-2 <ESC>A1 Media Size (dots) (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M) 3-2 <ESC>A1 Media Size (mm) (Applicable Product: I, M) 3-2 <ESC>& Form Overlay, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-2 <ESC>AR Standard Print Area (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J) 3-2 <ESC>&R Form Overlay, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-2 <ESC>&S Form Overlay, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-3 <ESC>* Clear (Memory Card) (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M) 3-3 <ESC>* System Clear (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I) 3-3 <ESC>@ Offline/Pause (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-3 <ESC>A3 Start Point Correction (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 3-3 <ESC>AX Print Area Enlargement (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J) 3-3

B: <ESC>B Barcode, Ratio 1:3 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-4

<ESC>BC CODE 93 Barcode (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 3-4 <ESC>BD Barcode, Ratio 2:5 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-4 <ESC>BF Bookland (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-4 <ESC>BG CODE 128 Barcode (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 3-4 <ESC>BI UCC/EAN 128 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-5 <ESC>BJ/BJD True Type Font, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, M) 3-5 <ESC>BJF Card, Format (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, M) 3-5 <ESC>BJS Print Memory Card Status (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, M) 3-5 <ESC>BJT True Type Font, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, M) 3-5 <ESC>BK PDF 417 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-6 <ESC>BL UPC-A Barcode (No HRI) (Applicable Product: I, K, L, M) 3-6 <ESC>BL~d UPC-A Barcode (with HRI) (Applicable Product: I, L, M) 3-6 <ESC>BM UPC-A Barcode (with HRI) (Applicable Product: I, K, L, M) 3-7 <ESC>BP Postnet (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-7 <ESC>BQ QR Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-7 <ESC>BT Variable Ratio Barcodes (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-8 <ESC>BV Maxi Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-8 <ESC>BW Barcode Expansion (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-8 <ESC>BX Data Matrix Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-8

C: <ESC>C Repeat Label (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-9

<ESC>CB Tearoff Correction (Applicable Product: L) 3-9 <ESC>CI Sensor Selection (Applicable Product: L) 3-9 <ESC>CC Card, Slot Specification (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M) 3-9 <ESC>CL CR/LF Deletion (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F , G, H, I, J, M) 3-9 <ESC>CR Serial Port (Applicable Product: L) 3-9 <ESC>CP Ribbon (Applicable Product: L) 3-9 <ESC>CS Print Speed (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-10 <ESC>CT Cut Number Unit (Applicable Product: I, K, L, M) 3-10

D: <ESC>D Barcode, Ratio 1:2 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-10

<ESC>d/D~ Barcode, Human Readable Information (HRI) (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 3-10 <ESC>DC Data Matrix Code, Data (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-10 <ESC>DI Interface (Applicable Product: K, L) 3-10 <ESC>$ Font, Vector (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M) 3-11

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<ESC>$= Outline Font Print (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M) 3-11

E: <ESC>E Line Feed (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-11

<ESC>EJ Media Ejection (Applicable Product: I, M) 3-11 <ESC>EP Print End Position (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-11 <ESC>EU EAN/UCC Composite Symbol (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-11 <ESC>EX Memory Area Enlarge Specification (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J) 3-11 <ESC>EX0 Print Length Expansion (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, L) 3-11

F: <ESC>F Sequential Numbering (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-12

<ESC>FC Print Circles (Applicable Product: M) 3-12 <ESC>FT Print Triangles (Applicable Product: M) 3-12 <ESC>FM Format Memory Card (Applicable Product: K, L) 3-12 <ESC>FP Print Memory Card Status (Applicable Product: K, L) 3-12 <ESC>FW Printing, Lines & Boxes (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-13 <ESC>FX Data Matrix Code, Sequential Number (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-13

G: <ESC>G Graphics, Custom (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-13

<ESC>GC BMP File, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-13 <ESC>GI Graphic, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-13 <ESC>GM Graphics, BMP File (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-13 <ESC>GP Graphics, PCX File (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-13 <ESC>GR Graphic, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-14 <ESC>GT BMP File, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-14

H: <ESC>H Horizontal Print Position (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-14 I: <ESC>I Batch Separator (Applicable Product: I, M) 3-14

<ESC>I2 Serial Interface (Applicable Product: K, L) 3-14 <ESC>I3 LAN Interface (Applicable Product: K, L) 3-14 <ESC>ID Job Store ID (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-14 <ESC>IG Sensor Type Selection (Applicable Product: F, K, L) 3-15 <ESC>I1 IEEE1284 (Applicable Product: L) 3-15

J: <ESC>J Journal Printing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L) 3-15 K: <ESC>K External Character Recall Text Flow (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-15 L: <ESC>L Character, Expansion (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-15

<ESC>LA Language (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J) 3-15 <ESC>LD User Download (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-15 <ESC>LF Online Feed (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J) 3-15 <ESC>LH Zero Slash (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 3-15

M: <ESC>M M Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 3-15 N: <ESC>NC (EJ) Eject and Cut (Applicable Product: I, K, M) 3-15 O: <ESC>OA OA Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-16

<ESC>OB OB Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-16 <ESC>OF Offset Data (Applicable Product: I, M) 3-16 <ESC>OL Online (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 3-16

P: <ESC>P Character, Pitch (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-16

<ESC>( Reverse Image (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-16 <ESC>PC Printer Motion Register Specification (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-16 <ESC>PD Small Label Size Specification (Applicable Product: H) 3-16 <ESC>% Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-16 <ESC>PG EEPROM Setup (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 3-16 <ESC>PH Print Method, Thermal/Themal Transfer (Applicable Product: F, I, K, L, M) 3-16 <ESC>PI PCX File, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M) 3-17 <ESC>PM Print Mode Selection (Applicable Product: F, K, L) 3-17 <ESC>PO Offset Specification (Applicable Product: F, K, L) 3-17 <ESC># Start Position Specification (Applicable Product: I, K, M) 3-17 <ESC>#E Print Darkness (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-17 <ESC>PR Character, Fixed Spacing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-17 <ESC>PS Character, Proportional Spacing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-17 <ESC>PY PCX File, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M) 3-17

Q: <ESC>Q Print Quantity (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, J, K, L, M) 3-17 R: <ESC>RC Sheet Unit Cut Quantity (Applicable Product: H) 3-18

<ESC>RD Font, Raster (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-18 <ESC>RE Telegraphic Message End Specification (Applicable Product: H) 3-18 <ESC>RF Recall and Print of Font & Logo (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-18 <ESC>RI Label Size (Applicable Product: H) 3-18 <ESC>RM Mirror Image (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, M) 3-19 <ESC>RP Reprint Configuration (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J) 3-19 <ESC>RS Sheet Sending Specification (Applicable Product: H) 3-19 <ESC>RT Label Size (Applicable Product: H) 3-19 <ESC>RW Sheet Unit Copy Quanitity (Applicable Product: H) 3-19

S: <ESC>S S Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-19

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<ESC>/ Form Overlay, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-19 <ESC>/D Field, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-19 <ESC>/N Field, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-20

T: <ESC>2D10 PDF417 of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 3-20

<ESC>2D12 Micro PDF417 of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-20 <ESC>2D20 Maxi Code of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-21 <ESC>2D30 QR Code (Mode 2) of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-21 <ESC>2D31 QR Code (Mode 1) of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-21 <ESC>2D32 Micro QR Code of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-22 <ESC>2D50 Data Matrix (ECC200) of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-22 <ESC>T1 Store 16x16 External Character (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-22 <ESC>T2 Store 24x24 External Character (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-22 <ESC>T Custom Designed Characters (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I) 3-23 <ESC>TK Forced Tear off (Applicable Product: K, L) 3-23 <ESC>TP Test Printing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-23 <ESC>TW Option Waiting Time (Applicable Product: K, L) 3-23 <ESC>2S Two-Color Print Range Specification (Applicable Product: F) 3-23

U: <ESC>U U Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-23

<ESC>_D Variable Data Specification (Applicable Product: H) 3-23 <ESC>_F Small Label Start (Applicable Product: H) 3-24 <ESC>_N Format Specification (Applicable Product: H) 3-24 <ESC>_Q Print Quantity (Applicable Product: H) 3-24

V: <ESC>V Vertical Print Position (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, M) 3-24 W: <ESC>WA Calendar Printing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, L, M) 3-24

<ESC>WB WB Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-24 <ESC>WD Copy Image Area (Partial Copy) (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-24 <ESC>WI IP Address Setup (Applicable Product: K, L) 3-24 <ESC>WK Job Name (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-24 <ESC>WL WL Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-25 <ESC>WM RARP (Applicable Product: F, J, K, L) 3-25 <ESC>WP Calendar Increment (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M) 3-25 <ESC>WS Work-Shift Print Information Specification (Applicable Product: E) 3-25 <ESC>WT Calendar Configuration (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F , G, H, I, J, L, M) 3-25 <ESC>WZ Wireless LAN (Applicable Product: K) 3-25 <ESC>W1 IP Address Setting (Applicable Product: K, L) 3-27 <ESC>W2 Subnet Mask (Applicable Product: K, L) 3-27 <ESC>W3 Default Gateway (Applicable Product: K, L) 3-27

X: <ESC>XB XB Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-27

<ESC>XCL XCL Font (Applicable Font: I, M) 3-28 <ESC>XCS XCS Font (Applicable Font: I, M) 3-28 <ESC>XL XL Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-28 <ESC>XM XM Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-28 <ESC>XS XS Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-28 <ESC>XU XU Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-28

Y: <ESC>YE Label Specification (Applicable Product: F, K) 3-28

<ESC>YR Format, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-28 <ESC>YS Format, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-28

Z: <ESC>Z Stop Label (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-28

<ESC>0 Replace Data (Partial Edit) (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-28

STANDARD COMMAND CODES

Control Commands 4-2

<ESC>A Start Label (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-2 <ESC>Z Stop Label (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-2 <ESC>Q Print Quantity (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, J, K, L, M) 4-3 <ESC>ID Job ID Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-4 <ESC>WK Job Name (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-5

Modification Commands 4-6

<ESC>L Character, Expansion (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-6 <ESC>P Character, Pitch (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-7 <ESC>PR Character, Fixed Spacing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-8 <ESC>PS Character, Proportional Spacing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-8 <ESC>% Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-9 <ESC>F Sequential Numbering (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-10 <ESC>FC Print Circles (Applicable Product: M) 4-11 <ESC>FT Print Triangles (Applicable Product: M) 4-13 <ESC>FW Print, Lines & Boxes (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-14

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<ESC>( Reverse Image (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-15 <ESC>& Form Overlay, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-16 <ESC>/ Form Overlay, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-17 <ESC>0 Replace Data (Partial Edit) (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-18 <ESC>WD Copy Image Area (Partial Copy) (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-19 <ESC>J Journal Printing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L) 4-20 <ESC>RF Recall and Print of Font & Logo (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-21 <ESC>RM Mirror Image (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, M) 4-22 <ESC>_D Variable Data Specification (Applicable Product: H, K, L) 4-23 <ESC>_F Small Label Start (Applicable Product: H) 4-24 <ESC>_N Format Specification (Applicable Product: H) 4-25 <ESC>_Q Print Quantity (Applicable Product: H, K, L) 4-26 <ESC>PD Small Label Size Specification (Applicable Product: H) 4-27 <ESC>RE Telegraphic Message End Specification (Applicable Product: H) 4-28 <ESC>RS Sheet Sending Specification (Applicable Product: H) 4-29 <ESC>2S Two-Color Print Range Specification (Applicable Product: F) 4-30

Print Position Commands 4-31

<ESC>A1 Media Size (dots) (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-31 <ESC>A1 Media Size (mm) (Applicable Product: I, M) 4-32 <ESC>H Horizontal Print Position (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-33 <ESC>V Vertical Print Position (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-33 <ESC>PO Offset Specification (Applicable Product: F, K, L) 4-34 <ESC># Start Position Specification (Applicable Product: I, K, M) 4-35 <ESC>RI Label Size (Applicable Product: H) 4-36 <ESC>RT Label Size (Applicable Product: H) 4-37

Font Commands 4-38

<ESC>XM XM Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-38 <ESC>XS XS Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-38 <ESC>XU XU Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-38 <ESC>S S Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-38 <ESC>M M Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-38 <ESC>U U Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H , I, J, K, L, M) 4-38 <ESC>OA OA Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-38 <ESC>OB OB Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-38 <ESC>XB XB Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-39 <ESC>XL XL Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-39 <ESC>WB WB Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-39 <ESC>WL WL Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-39 <ESC>RD Font, Raster (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-40 <ESC>$ Font, Vector (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-41 <ESC>$= Outline Font Print (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-41 <ESC>XCL XCL Font (Applicable Product: I, M) 4-42 <ESC>XCS XCS Font (Applicable Product: I, M) 4-42 <ESC>K External Character Recall Text Flow (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 4-43 <ESC>T1 Store 16x16 External Character (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-44 <ESC>T2 Store 24x24 External Character (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-45

Barcode Commands 4-46

<ESC>B Barcode, Ratio 1:3 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-46 <ESC>BD Barcode, Ratio 2:5 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-46 <ESC>D Barcode, Ratio 1:2 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-46 <ESC>d/D~ Barcode, Human Readable Information (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 4-50 <ESC>BC CODE 93 Barcode (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-52 <ESC>BF Bookland (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-53 <ESC>BG CODE 128 Barcode (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-54 <ESC>BI UCC/EAN 128 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-55 <ESC>BL UPC-A Barcode (No HRI) (Applicable Product: K, L, M) 4-57 <ESC>BL~d UPC-A Barcode (with HRI) (Applicable Product: I, K, L, M) 4-58 <ESC>BM UPC-A Barcode (with HRI) (Applicable Product: I, K, L, M) 4-60 <ESC>BP Postnet (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-62 <ESC>BT Variable Ratio Barcodes (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-63 <ESC>BW Barcode Expansion (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-64 <ESC>EU EAN/UCC Composite Symbol (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-65

2D Code Commands 4-67

<ESC>BK PDF417 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-67 <ESC>BQ QR Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-68 <ESC>BV Maxi Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-69 <ESC>BX Data Matrix Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-70 <ESC>DC Data Matrix Code, Data (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-71

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<ESC>FX Data Matrix Code, Sequential Number (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-72 <ESC>2D10 PDF417 of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-73 <ESC>2D12 Micro PDF417 of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-74 <ESC>2D20 Maxi Code of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-69 <ESC>2D30 QR Code (Mode 2) of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-75 <ESC>2D31 QR Code (Mode 1) of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-76 <ESC>2D32 Micro QR Code of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-78 <ESC>2D50 Data Matrix (ECC200) of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-80

System Commands 4-81

<ESC>CS Print Speed (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-81 <ESC>#E Print Darkness (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-82 <ESC>A3 Base Reference Point (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-83 <ESC>AR Print Area, Standard (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J) 4-85 <ESC>AX Print Area Enlargement (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J) 4-85 <ESC>EP Print End Position (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-86 <ESC>~a Cut, Job (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I) 4-87 <ESC>~(NULL) Multiple Cuts (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, M) 4-88 <ESC>~A Cut, Label (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M) 4-89 <ESC>~B Cut, Last (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H) 4-90 <ESC>CB Tear-off Correction (Applicable Product: L) 4-91 <ESC>CI Sensor Selection (Applicable Product: L) 4-92 <ESC>CR Serial Port (Applicable Product: L) 4-93 <ESC>CP Ribbon (Applicable Product: L) 4-94 <ESC>CT Cut Number Unit (Applicable Product: I, K, L, M) 4-95 <ESC>DI Interface (Applicable Product: K, L) 4-96 <ESC>EJ Media Ejection (Applicable Product: I, M) 4-97 <ESC>EX Memory Area Enlarge Specification (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J) 4-98 <ESC>FM Format Memory Card (Applicable Product: K, L) 4-99 <ESC>FP Print Memory Card Status (Applicable Product: K, L) 4-100 <ESC>@ Offline/Pause (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-101 <ESC>OL Online (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 4-102 <ESC>AO Auto Online (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J) 4-103 <ESC>C Repeat Label (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-104 <ESC>PG EEPROM Setup (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 4-105 <ESC>PC Printer Motion Register Specification (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-105 <ESC>IG Sensor Type Selection (Applicable Product: F, K, L) 4-106 <ESC>I1 IEEE1284 (Applicable Product: L) 4-107 <ESC>I2 Serial Interface (Applicable Product: K, L) 4-108 <ESC>I3 LAN Interface (Applicable Product: K, L) 4-109 <ESC>NC (EJ) Eject and Cut (Applicable Product: K) 4-110 <ESC>PH Print Method, Thermal/Themal Transfer (Applicable Product: F, I, K, L, M) 4-111 <ESC>PM Print Mode Selection (Applicable Product: F, K, L) 4-112 <ESC>E Line Feed (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)

<ESC <ESC>RP Reprint Configuration (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J) 4-115 <ESC>LA Language (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J) 4-116 <ESC>CL CR/LF Deletion (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J) 4-117 <ESC>LH Zero Slash (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J) 4-118 <ESC>LF Online Feed(Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J) 4-119 <ESC>TW Option Waiting Time (Applicable Product: K, L) 4-120 <ESC>TK Forced Tear Off (Applicable Product: K, L) 4-121 <ESC>TP Test Printing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-122 <ESC>EX0 Print Length Expansion (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, L) 4-123 <ESC>RC Sheet Unit Cut Quantity (Applicable Product: H) 4-124 <ESC>RW Sheet Unit Copy Quantity (Applicable Product: H) 4-125 <ESC>WI IP Address Setup (Applicable Product: K, l) 4-126 <ESC>WM RARP (Applicable Product: F, J, K, L) 4-127 <ESC>WZ Wireless LAN (Applica ble Product: K) 4-127 <ESC>W1 IP Address Setting (Applicable Product: K, L) 4-131 <ESC>W2 Subnet Mask (Applicable Product: K, L) 4-132 <ESC>W3 Default Gateway (Applicable Product: K, L) 4-133 <ESC>WS Work-Shift Information Print Specification (Applicable Product: E) 4-134 <ESC>YE Label Specification (Applicable Product: F) 4-135

D User Download (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-114

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Intelligent Commands 4-136

<ESC>I Batch Separator (Applicable Product: I, M) 4-136

Graphic Commands 4-137

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<ESC>G Graphics, Custom <ESC>GM Graphics, BMP File (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-138 <ESC>GP Graphics, PCX File (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-139

(Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-137

OPTIONAL COMMAND CODES

Calendar Commands 5-2

<ESC>WA Calendar Printing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, L, M) 5-2 <ESC>WP Calendar Increment (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, L, M) 5-3 <ESC>WT Calendar Configuration (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F , G, H, I, J, L, M) 5-4

Memory Card Commands 5-5

<ESC>CC Card, Slot for Use (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M) 5-5 <ESC>BJF Card, Format (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, M) 5-6 <ESC>* Memory Card Clear (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 5-7 <ESC>* System Clear (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J) 5-8 <ESC>BJS Print Memory Card Status (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, M) 5-9 <ESC>BJT True Type Font, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, M) 5-10 <ESC>BJ/BJD True Type Font, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, M) 5-11 <ESC>YR Format/Field, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 5-12 <ESC>YS Format/Field, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 5-13 <ESC>&R Form Overlay, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 5-14 <ESC>&S Form Overlay, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 5-15 <ESC>GC BMP File, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 5-17 <ESC>GT BMP File, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 5-18 <ESC>PY PCX File, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M) 5-19 <ESC>PI PCX File, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M) 5-20 <ESC>GR Custom Graphic, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 5-21 <ESC>GI Custom Graphic, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 5-22 <ESC>T Character, Custom Designed (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J) 5-23 <ESC>/D Field, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 5-24 <ESC>/N Field, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 5-25

BI-DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

Introduction 6-2

General Configuration 6-2 Serial Interface 6-2 Receive Buffer 6-2 Data Transmission 6-2

Enquire & Response 6-3

Enquire (ENQ) 6-3 Cancel (CAN) 6-3 Print Job 6-3 Print Stop (DLE) 6-3 Print Start (DC1) 6-3 Obtain History Data (LW) 6-4 Release Return Error (SUB) 6-4 Printer Status (MG) 6-4 Counter Status (ME) 6-6 Sensor Status (SG) 6-6 Head Status (HC) 6-7 System Version Information (SB) 6-7 Memory Status (EB) 6-7 Format Overlay Status (FO) 6-8 Font Configuration (FG) 6-8 Interface Status (IG) 6-8 Interface Settings (H2) 6-9 Item Number Check 6-9

APPENDIX

Custom Characters & Graphics 7-2

Custom Designed Character Example 7-2 Custom Graphics Example 7-4 PCX Graphics Example 7-7

Custom Protocol Codes 7-8 Reference Tables 7-9

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Table 1: Character Font Set (<ESC>XU) 7-9 Table 2: Character Font Set (<ESC>XS) 7-9 Table 3: Character Font Set (<ESC>XM) 7-10 Table 4: Character Font Set (<ESC>XB) 7-10 Table 5: Character Font Set (<ESC>XL) 7-11 Table 6: Character Font Set (<ESC>OA) 7-11 Table 7: Character Font Set (<ESC>OB) 7-12 Table 8: Parameter A & B Comparison (<ESC>RD) 7-12 Table 9: Character Font Set (<ESC>XCL/XCS) 7-13 Table 10: Character Font Set (<ESC>X70-77) 7-13 Table 11: Barcode Type (<ESC>B) 7-14 Table 12: Barcode Type (<ESC>BD) 7-14 Table 13: Barcode Type (<ESC>D) 7-15 Table 14: Code Table (<ESC>BC) 7-15 Table 15: Code Table (<ESC>BF) 7-16 Table 16: Code128 Data Values (<ESC>BG) 7-16 Table 17: Code Table (<ESC>BI) 7-17 Table 18: Code Table (<ESC>BP) 7-18 Table 19: Code Table (<ESC>BW) 7-18 Table 20: Code Table (<ESC>BW) 7-19 Table 21: Code Table (<ESC>BK) 7-19 Table 22: Character Size (<ESC>BK) 7-20 Table 23: Data Size (<ESC>BQ) 7-21 Table 24: Code Table (<ESC>BQ) 7-22 Table 25: Code Table (<ESC>BQ) 7-22 Table 26: Code Table (<ESC>BQ) 7-23 Table 27: Code Table (<ESC>BV) 7-24 Table 28: Format ID List (<ESC>BX) 7-24 Table 29: Code Table (<ESC>FX) 7-25 Table 30: Symbol & Data Quantity (<ESC>2D12) 7-26 Table 31: Code Table (<ESC>2D12) 7-27 Table 32: Code Table (<ESC>2D20) 7-28 Table 33: Data Size (<ESC>2D30) 7-29 Table 34: Data Size (<ESC>2D31) 7-30 Table 35: Code Table (<ESC>2D32) 7-31 Table 36: Code Table (<ESC>2D32) 7-32 Table 37: Code Table (<ESC>2D32) 7-33 Table 38: Code Table (<ESC>2D50) 7-34 Table 39: Parameters (<ESC>AR/AX) 7-35 Table 40: Parameters (<ESC>PG) 7-36 Table 41: Parameters (<ESC>PG) 7-38 Table 42: Parameters (<ESC>PG) 7-39 Table 43: Parameters (<ESC>PG) 7-40 Table 44: Parameters (<ESC>PC) 7-42 Table 45: Parameters (<ESC>PC) 7-44 Table 46: Parameters (<ESC>PC) 7-45 Table 47: Parameters (<ESC>PC) 7-46 Table 48: Parameters (<ESC>LD) 7-47 Table 49: Parameters (<ESC>EX) 7-47 Table 50: Parameters (<ESC>AR) 7-48 Table 51: Parameters (<ESC>G) 7-48 Table 52: Reference (<ESC>YS) 7-49 Table 53: Parameters (<ESC>&S) 7-50 Table 54: Parameters (<ESC>GI) 7-50

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INTRODUCTION

• About This Manual

• Print Area Calculation

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual is laid out consistent with the product discussed and provides all of the information required for printer programming.

This manual also incorporates the use of special information boxes. Examples of these boxe s and the type of information provided in each, are below.

WARNING: PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT, IF UNHEEDED, MAY RESULT IN PRESONAL INJURY.

CAUTION: PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT, IF UNHEEDED, MAY

RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.

ATTENTION: Provides information that is deemed of sp ecial importance but will not result in personal injusry or product damage if unheeded.

NOTE: Provides helpful hints to assist in performing the tasks at hand.

LCD DISPLAY: Provides the specific display that should be visible on the LCD at that point.

A comprehensive Table Of Contents provided at the front of this manual facilitates rapid movement within. The contents identify the different Units, Chapters, and Sections. Each references the page number of their commencement and all printers applicable to each command identified. Each printer model is identified by an assigned letter character that may be referenced on the page preceding the Table Of Contents.

The pages of this manual have embedded headers and footers to assist the user in identifying his or her exact position within the manual. The header provides the unit number followed by its name. The footer identifies the product on the left, the page number in the center, and the manual’s part number to the right side of the page.

Page enumeration is two-part with each separated by a hyph en. The first char acter set refe ren ces th e Unit a nd the second identifies the page number . Pa ge n umb er s be g in with the numeral (1) one at the commencement of a new unit and ascend sequentially.

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PRINT AREA CALCULATION

Many print applications may not require labels that fill the entire printable area of the printer. Therefore it is important to understand how to calculate print size so that the printed image does not exceed the label size.

There are two axis to consider when calculating for print position; horizontal and vertical. The horizontal axis is lateral positioning parallel with the print head and is measured from the right side of the media to the left. The vertical axis is the label length from the front to its rear.

This juncture point of the horizontal and vertical axis is referred to as the Base Reference Point (or zero point) and all measurement is incremental along those axis’ from there. The allowable ranges for these references is dependent on the particular printer to accommodate different print widths and resolutions.

A1 COMMAND

The A1 command is the preferred method of configuring the printer for media size. If using media smaller than the print head width, use this command to specify the media size and adjust the start position corresponding to that. The backing paper must be included in media size considerations. This command would be as follows:

<A1>aaaaabbbb

a = Height of Label

b = Width of Label

NOTE: The valid ranges for each of the above m ay be found in the product manuals.

A3 COMMAND

Before beginning to send code, one must pe rform some simple calculations to determine print positioning. Firstly, determine the print resolution and maximum print width of the printer. This information is provided in the Technical Data unit of the Operator Manual and Service Manuals.

The print resolution of the print head has a direct bearing on the “dots per inch” (DPI) of print density. The corresponding formula for a 203 Resolution print head on a printer with 4.1 Maximum Print Width would be:

Resolution (DPI) x Maximum Printable Width (Linear Inches) =

Maximum Printable Width (Linear Dots)

203 (DPI) x 4.1 (Linear Inches) = 832 (Linear Dots)

Once this is done, one must calculate the label width in linear dots. That formula would be as follows for a 2 inch wide label:

Resolution (DPI) x Label Width (Linear Inches) =

Label Width (Linear Dots)

203 (DPI) x 2.0 (Linear Inches) = 406 (Linear Dots)

Lastly, one must calculate the horizontal distance to offset printing to accommodate for the difference in size from the printer’s maximum printable width to the label width. That formula would be as follows using the above examples:

Maximum Printable Width (Linear Dots) - Label Width (Linear Dots) = Print Offset (Linear Dots)

832 (Linear Dots) - 406 (Linear Dots) = 426 (Linear Dots) In the above example, 426 would be the required command entry to reset the initial base reference point (or zero

point) to the new base reference point (or zero point) based on the label’s width. Note that with each additional horizontal or vertical adjustment, the New Base Reference Point will always be

positioned relative to the last base ref erence point - not the Initial Bas e Reference Point. In othe r words, the only way to return to the Initial Base Reference Point is to either use commands to reverse the prior commands, or to

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POWER

ON LINE

STATUS LABEL RIBBON

LINE

FEED

Print Head

LABEL

Label Width

Label Length

Maximum Printable Width

Initial Base Reference Point

Print Offset

New Base Reference Point

delete all positioning commands to return the printer to its default state.

Figure 1-1, Print Area Calculation

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PROGRAMMING

CONCEPTS

• Programming Language

• Selecting Protocol Codes

• Using Basic

• Print Position Commands

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PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE

A programming language for a printer is a familiar concept to most programmers. It is a group of commands that are designed to use the internal intelligence of the printer. The commands, which are referred to as SATO Command Codes, contain non-printable ASCII characters (such as <STX>, <ETX>, <ESC>) and printable characters. These commands must be assembled into an organized block of cod e to be sen t as one data stream to the printer, which in turn interprets the command codes and generates the desired label output. The programmer is free to use any programming language available to send the desired data to the printer.

The printer command codes used are based upon “Escape” (1B hexadecimal) sequences. Typically there are four types of command sequences:

<ESC>{Command}

These commands generally tell the printer to perform a specific action, like “clear the memory.”

<ESC>{Command} {Data}

Commands with this format tell the printer to perform a specific action which is dependent upon the following data, like “print X labels”, where the value for X is contained in the data.

<ESC>{Command} {Parameter}

These commands set the operational parameters of the printer, like “set the print speed to 3.”

<ESC>{Command} {Parameter} {Data}

Some commands can contain both Parameter and Data elements, such as “print a Code 39 symbol containing the data.”

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SELECTING PROTOCOL CODES

Protocol codes are the special control characters that prepare the printer to receive instructions. For example, the <ESC> character tells the printer that a command code will follow and the <ENQ> character asks for the printer status.

There are two pre-defined different sets of Protocol Control codes to choose from. Each set is made up of six special characters. The Standard Protocol Control codes are non-printable characters, and the Non-Standard Protocol Control codes are printable characters. The Non-Standard set may be useful on host computers using protocol converters or in an application where non-printable ASCII characters cannot be sent from the host.

This manual uses the Standard Protocol Control codes for all of the examples. Alternately, the user may define and download a set of custom Protocol Control Codes (see Appendix D).

PROTOCOL CODES CONTROL

CHARACTER

STX 02 Hex 7B Hex = { Data start ETX 03 Hex 7D Hex = } Data end

ESC 1B Hex 5E Hex = ^ Command Code to follow ENQ 05 Hex 40 Hex = @ Get printer status, Bi-Com Mode CAN 18 Hex 21 Hex = ! Cancel print job, Bi-Com mode

Off-Line 40 Hex 5D Hex = ] Take printer Off-Line

STANDARD DSW2-7 OFF

NON-STANDARD DSW2-7 ON

DESCRIPTION

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USING BASIC

It may be useful to test your printer using a BASIC program on a PC or write your actual production programs in BASIC. Whatever the reason, if working in BASIC, some of the following hints may be helpful.

Set the WIDTH of the output device to 255 characters to avoid automatically sending <CR> and <LF> characters after every line. The command string should be continuous and uninterrupted by <CR> and/or <LF> commands. The examples given in this manual are printed on separate lines because they will not fit on a single line and do not contain <CR> and/or <LF> characters. If these characters are needed, they are explicitly noted by the inclusion of <CR> and <LF> notations.

If using the printer’s RS232C inter face, it is necessary to set the computer COM porton so the CTS and DSR signals are ignored. Send OPEN “COM” statements as follows:

OPEN “COM1:9600,E,8,1,CS,DS”AS #1

This sets the host computer’s COM1 port RS232C communication parameters for 9600 baud, Even parity, 8 Data bits, 1 Stop bit and directs the port to ignore the CTS and DSR control signals.

It may be desirable to assign the <ESC> character to a string variable to reduce keystrokes since this character is often used.

The following two examples use Standard Protocol codes in BASIC.

PRINTING WITH THE PARALLEL PORT

5 REM CL612 Parallel Example Identifies the program as a CL612 parallel port print label.

The “REM” prevents this data from being sent to the

printer and is only displayed on the screen. 10 E$=CHR$(27) Sets the “E$” string as an <ESC> character 20 WIDTH “LPT1”,255 Sets the width of the output to 255 characters 30 LPRINT E$;"A"; Sends an “<ESC>A” command code to the LPT1 parallel

port 40 LPRINT E$;"H400";E$;"V100";E$;"XL1SATO"; Sends the data “SATO” to be to be placed 400 dots

horizontally and 100 dots ver tically on the labe l and printed

in the “XL” font. 50 LPRINT E$;"Q1"; Instructs the printer to print one label. 60 LPRINT E$; “Z”; Tells the printer that the last commandhas been sent. The

printer can nowcreate and print the job.

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PRINTING WITH THE RS232C PORT

5 REM CL612 Parallel Example Identifies the program as a CL612e RS232C port print

label. The “REM” prevents this data from being s ent to the

printer and displays it only on the screen. 10 E$=CHR$(27) Sets the“E$”string as an <ESC>character. OPEN “COM1:9600,N,8,1,CS,DS”AS #1 Opens the COM1 port for output and sets the parameters

as 9600 baud, No parity, 8 Data bits, 1 Stop bit and

instructs the port to ignore the CTS and DSR control

signals. 30 PRINT #1,CHR$ (2); Sends an <STX> (ASCII Code a decimal “2”) to the printer

instructing it to prepare to receive a message. 50 PRINT #1,E$;"A"; Sends an “<ESC>A” command code to Print Port #1

opened by statement 20 above. 60 PRINT#1, E$; "H400"; E$; "V100"; E$;

"XL1SATO"

Sends the data “SATO” to be placed 400 dots horizontally

and 100 dots vertically on the label and printed in the“XL”

autosmoothed font. 50 PRINT #1, E$;"Q1"; Instructs the printer to print a quantity of one label. 60 PRINT #1, E$; “Z”; Informs the printer that the last command has been sent

and printing can occur. 70 PRINT #1,CHR$ (3); Sends an <ETX> (ASCII Code decimal “3”) informs the

printer of message end.

Identifies the program as a CL612e RS232C port print

label. The “REM” prevents this data from being s ent to the

printer and displays it only on the screen.

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LABEL

Label Width

Label Length

PRINT POSITION COMMANDS

There are three methods using command codes to properly orient print images on a label. They are as follows:

MEDIA SIZE COMMAND

The Media Size Command (<ESC>A1) allows specification of the label width and length so the printer may autmatically adjust itself relative to the command entry. However, the label size specified and the actual label size must match.

EXAMPLE: <ESC>A1aaaaabbbb

a = Label Length b = Label Width

Figure 2-1, Media Measurement

BASE REFERENCE POINT COMMAND

The Base Reference Point Command (<ESC>A3) establishes the zero point of the Horizontal and Vertical axis so the distance may be calculated in dots from that point to the label’s edge. This command immediately follows the Data Start Command.

EXAMPLE: Label Width = total dots - = 406 dots

New Base Ref Point = Max Print Width - Label Width = (dot quantity) - (406 dots) = 426 dots

Issue Base Reference Point command <ESC>A3 after the data Start command.

<ESC>A<ESC>A3H0426V0001. . . . . .

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HORIZONTAL OFFSET COMMAND

Allows print image orientation by combining a part of both methods above by establishing the media size and then orienting it through base reference point adjustment.

EXAMPLE: A Printer with 8-dpmm:

Label Width = 2" x 25.4 mm/in x 8 dpmm = 406 dots New Base Reference Point = Maximum Print Width - Label Width = (832 dots) - (406 dots) = 426 dots

Each <ESC>H command would have the value “426” added to it to correctly position each field.

NOTE: The <ESC>A3 Base Reference Point command can also shift the reference point in a negative direction (toward the out side edge of the label).

The Command Code subsection contains a sample label output for each command code. These samples reflect how the printed information would appear on a 4.25 inch wide label.

If you want to test any of the sample label outputs and are using labels less than five inches in width, it is recommended that the Base Reference Point command be added to the data stream to print the image onto the label.

The addition of the Base Reference Point command to the data stream will help adjust the print. See the following two examples or refer to the Base Reference Point command description.

EXAMPLE: <ESC>A

<ESC>H0050<ESC>V0100<ESC>L0303<ESC>XMSATO <ESC>H0050<ESC>V0200<ESC>B103100*SATO* <ESC>H0070<ESC>V0310<ESC>L0101<ESC>XUSATO <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

If using a 2 inch wide label, the entire image may not app ear on the lab el. By addi ng the follo win g Bas e Re fer e nce Point command to the second line of the data stream, the base reference point will be changed, causing the image to shift toward the inside of the printer where it can be printed on the narrower label.

EXAMPLE: M8400RVe data stream results in a 2 inch wide label:

<ESC>A <ESC>A3H0406V0001 <ESC>H0050<ESC>V0100<ESC>L0303<ESC>XMSATO <ESC>H0050<ESC>V0200<ESC>B103100*SATO* <ESC>H0170<ESC>V0310<ESC>L0101<ESC>XUSATO <ESC>Q1 <ESC>Z

The image is moved horizontally to the right 2 inches (406 dots) so that itcan be printed on a 2 inch wide label. For more information, see the Base Reference Poin t com m a nd des c rip tion.

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COMMAND QUICK

REFERENCE

• A through Z (all commands)

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INSTRUCTION DESCRIPTION

A Start Code. Begins all print jobs ~Aaaaa Cut, Label. Specifies the quantity of labels to print between each cut. It is independent of the

Quantity command.

aaaa = Quantity of labels between each cut

~aaaa Cut, Job. Cuts labels at a specified interval in a print job. Quantity of labels printed is equal

to the product of the quantity specified x the value of aaaa.

aaaa = Quantity of labels between each cut (0001 to 9999)

~(NULL) Multiple Cut Specification. Cuts a specified quantity of times for a spe cified q uantity of

labels resulting in one or more labels between each cut sequence.

a = Print quantity until cut (0 to 9999) ~B Cut, Last. Cuts any printed labels that remain in the printer. AOa Au to Online. Allows the automatic online on power up setting to be enabled or disabled.

a = 0: Powers up in the online mode

1: Powers up in the offline mode

A1aaaabbbb Media Size (dots). Specifies the label size in dots.

aaaa = Label height in dots (0 to Vmax) bbbb = Label width in dots (0 to Hmax)

A1aabbbccc Media Size (mm). Specifies the label size in millimeters for XL400/410e and TG308e a nd

TG312e printers.

a = Label Type

0T: Tag Label 0T: Adhesive Label

b = Vertical Dimension in millimeters

025 to 300 Tag (XL400e) 019 to 300 Label (XL400e) 025 to 240 Tag (XL410e) 019 to 240 Label (XL410e)

c = Horizontal Dimension in millimeters

032 to 100 Tag (XL400/410e) 029 to 100 Label (XL400/410e)

& Store Form Overlay. Stores a specified label image in the printer’s volatile form overlay

memory.

AR Normal Print Length. This command resets the printer to the Standard print length (7

inches).

&Raa Form Overlay, Recall. Recalls a label image previously stored in Expanded Memory.

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aa = Storage number (00 to 99)

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INSTRUCTION DESCRIPTION

&S,aa,bbbb,cccc Form Overlay, Store. Stores a label image in Expanded Memory.

aa = Storage number (00 to 99)

bbbb = Horizontal size of window to be stored (50 to Hmax)

cccc = Vertical size of window to be stored (50 to Vmax) A(space)Z Form Feed. Feeds a blank tag or label. *a,bbb Clear Memory Card. Stores a label image in Expanded Memory.

a = Memory section to be cleared.

G: SATO graphics file (001 to 999) P: PCX graphics file (001 to 999) F: Stored formats (001 to 999) O: TrueT y pe fo nts, memory card (001 to 009) R: BMP graphic file (001 to 999)

bbb = BMP graphic file (001 to 999)

*a System Clear. Stores a label image in Expanded Memory for the CT400/410 printers.

a = Clear Item

(blank): Single item receive, edit buffer

T: Foreign character registration area &: Form overlay X: All clear

@,nn...n Offline/Pause. Signals the printer to go offline after upon job completion.

nn...n = Optional message to be displayed on the LCD (max 32 characters).

A3H-aaaa-Vbbbb Base Reference Point. Establishes a new base reference point position for the current

label. Units of measurement are dots.

- = Optional character. If included, will shift reference point in negative direction.

aaaa = Horizontal reference point bbbb = Vertical reference point

AX Print Area Enlargement. This command sets the printer to the Expanded print length (14

inches). <ESC>EX0 is the recommended replacement.

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INSTRUCTION DESCRIPTION

Babbcccd Bar Codes. Prints a 1:3 ratio barcode.

a = 0: Codabar

1: Code 39 2: Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2/5) 3: UPC-A/EAN-13 4: EAN-8 5: Industrial 2 of 5 6: Matrix 2 of 5 7: reserved 8: reserved 9: reserved A: MSI B: reserved C: Code 93 D: reserved E: UPC-E F: Bookland G: Code 128 H: SSCC/UCC128

bb = Number of dots (01 to 12) for narrow bar and narrow space

ccc = Bar height in dots (001 to 999)

d = SSCC only

0: No human readable text 1: Human readable at top 2: Human readable at bottom

BCaabbbccn...n CODE 93 Barcode. Prints a CODE 93 barcode.

a = Narrow bar width (01 to 12 dots) b = Height of barcode (001 to 999 dots) c = Digit quantity of data (01 to 99) n= Print data

BDabbccc Bar Codes. Prints a 2:5 ratio barcode, except for UPC, EAN, Code 93, Code 128 and SSCC

symbols, which are fixed width bar codes. For values a, bb, ccc and d see instructions for Babbcccd.

For UPC/EAN bar codes, this command puts descender bars and human readable text below the symbol.

BFaabbbn...n Bookland. Prints a Bookland barcode.

a = Narrow bar width (01 to 12 dots)

BGaabbn...n CODE 128. Prints a CODE 128 barcode.

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b = Height of barcode (001 to 999 dots) n = Print data

a = Narrow bar width (01 to 12 dots) b = Height of barcode (001 to 999 dots) n = Print data

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INSTRUCTION DESCRIPTION

BIaabbbcn...n SSCC. Prints a SSCC barcode.

a = Narrow bar width (01 to 12 dots) b = Barcode height (001 to 999 dots) c = Barcode expository font specification

0: Without HRI 1: HRI available in upper part of barcode 2: HRI available in upper part of barcode

n = Barcode print data (17 digits fixed)

BJaa..abb..b BJDcccccddddee...e

BJFaaaaaaaa Card, Format. Initializes the Memory Area and formats it for use. Should be preceded by the

BJS Print Memory Card Status. Reports the status of the currently active Memory Card to the

BJTaabbccddeefffgg..g True Type Font, Recall. Recalls a previously stored bit mapped TrueType font for use.

True Type Font, Store. Prepares the Expanded Memory to accept True Type font data.

aa...a = 40 byte font description bb...b = 10 byte date field ccccc = Memory Offset (hexadecimal)

dddd = Data size in bytes (max = 2000)

ee...e = Font data to be downloaded

Memory Area Select command for the memory area to be initialized.

aaaa....a = 8 character alphanumeric password

host by printing a status label.

aa = Font ID (01 to 99) bb = Horizontal Expansion (01 to 12)

cc = Vertical Expansion (01 to 12) dd = Reserved, always 00 ee = Character pitch (01 to 99)

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ffff = Number of characters

gg...g = Data to be printed using font

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INSTRUCTION DESCRIPTION

BKaabbcddeeefffnn...n PDF417. Prints PDF417 2-D symbols.

aa = Minimum module dimension (03-09 dots). Will not print for values of 01,

02 or greater than 09

bb = Minimum module pitch dimension (04-240 dots). Will not print for values

of 01, 02, 03 or greater than 25

c = Security level (1-8)

dd = Code words per line (01-30). If 00 is specified for dd and ee, printer will

automatically optimize settings

ee = Rows/symbol (00 or 03). If 00 is specified for dd and ee, printer will

automatically optimize settings

fff = Number of characters to be encoded (0001-2700)

g = Not specified, standard PDF417

M: Micro PDF417 T: Truncated PDF417

nn...n = Data to be printed.

BLabbcccn...n UPC-A barcode (No HRI). Specifies UPC-A Barcode with start and end bar in the same

length with guard bar.

a = Barcode type: H: UPC-A (“H” fixed) b = Narrow bar width: Valid range: 01 to 12 dots c = Barcode height: CG200 Series: 001 to 999 dots n = Print data: Data: 11 digits fixed

BL ~d UPC-A barcode (Font designation). Specifies font type of UPC-A (with HRI characters).

a = Barcode type: H: UPC-A (“H” fixed) b = Narrow bar width: Valid range: 01 to 12 dots c = Barcode height: CG200 series: 001 to 999 dots n = Print data: Barcode data: 11 digits fixed d= Font

XU (CG200 Series only) XS (CG200 Series only) XM (CG200 Series only) XB (CG200 Series only) XL (CG200 Series only) OA OB U* (CG200 Series only)

S* (CG200 Series only) M* (CG200 Series only) WB* (CG200 Series only) WL* (CG200 Series only)

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n = Print data: Interpretation data: 12 digits fixed

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BMabbcccn...n UPC-A barcode (with HRI). Specifies UPC-A barcode with HRI characteristics. The start

and end bar height will be the same length as that of guard bars.

a = Barcode type = H: UPC-A (“H” fixed) b = Narrow bar width = Valid range: 01 to 12 dots c = Barcode heig ht

CG200 series: 001 to 999 dots

n = Print data: Data: 11 digits fixed

BPn...n Postnet. Prints Postnet bar codes.

n...n = 5 digit ZIP (Postnet-32 format)

6 digits (Postnet-37 format) 9 digit ZIP+4 (Postnet -52 format) 11 digit ZIP+4+DPC (Postnet-62, Delivery Point format)

BQ QR Code. Prints QR CODE of 2D code.

a = Error correction level

1: 7% high density 2: 15% standard 3: 30% high reliability 4: 25%

b = Concatenation mode

0: Normal Mode

1: Concatenation mode c = Size of one side of cell (01 to 32) d = Quantity of partitions by concatenation mode (01 to 16) e = Sequential number partitioned by concatenation (01 to 16)

f = Concaten a ti o n mo de parity data (00 to FF)

g = Character mode

1: Number Mode

2: Alphanumeric Mode

3: Binary Mode h = Quantity of data (0001 to 7366) n= Print data.

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INSTRUCTION DESCRIPTION

BTabbccddee Bar Codes. Variable Ratio. provides the ab ility to print a bar code with a ratio other than

those specified through the standard bar code commands (B, BD, and D).

a = Bar code option:

0: Codabar

1: Code 39

2: Interleaved 2 of 5

5: Industrial 2 of 5

6: Matrix 2 of 5

bb = Narrow space in dots (01-99)

cc = Wide space in dots (01-99) dd = Narrow bar in dots (01-99) ee = Wide bar in dots (01-99)

BVa,b,c, ddddddddd,eee, f f f,gg..g

BWaabbb Bar Codes. Expansion. Works together with the BT command to specify an expansion factor

BXaabbccddeeefffghh Data Matrix. Data Format. Specifies the format of the Data Matrix 2-D symbology.

Maxicode. Prints 2-D Maxicode symbols per AIM I.S.S. specification.

a = Position of symbo l within the set b = Total number of symbols in the set c = Mode

dd..d = 9 digit numeric Postal Code

eee = 3 digit numeric Country Code

f f f = 3 digit numeric Service Class

gg..g = Data, terminated by <ESC>

and the bar code height for the particular symbol being printed.

aa = Expansion factor by which the width of all bars and spaces is increased

(01 to 12)

bbb = Bar height by dot (004 to 999 dots)

aa = Format ID (01 to 06, If ECC200 is selected (bb=20) this field is ignored bb = Error correction level (00, 05, 08,10,14, 20 or 200. All other values

processed as 00

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cc = Horizontal cell size (03 to 12 dots/cell) dd = Vertical cell size (03 to 12 dots per cell)

eee = Cells per line. Use 000 for optimized symbol

fff = Cell lines. Use 000 to optimize

g = Mirror image

0: Normal Print 1: Reverse Print

hh = Guide cell thickness (01 to 15) 01 indicates normal type

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C Repeat Label. Prints a duplicate of the last label printed. CBabb Tear-off correction. Corrects tear-off value. a = Increment or decrement:

+: Increment

-: Decrement

bb = Distance to move (mm): -5 to 98

CIa Sensor selection. Makes minor adjustments of darkness for the best print quality.

a = Sensor type:

0: Sensor is not used. 1: I-mark (CX-compatible) 2: Transmissive

CCa Card, Slot for Use. Selects the memory area for all following expanded memory commands.

a = Memory Area 1 b = Memory Area 2

CLa CR/LF Deletion. Deletes the occurrence of CR/LF characters in the data stream.

a = 0: Do not delete CR/LF

1: Delete CR/LF

CRaaaaabcd Serial port. Sets serial port.

aaaaa = BAUD rate:

9600: 9600 bps 19200: 19200 bps 38400: 38400 bps

b= Parity:

N: Non parity O: Odd number E: Even number

c = Data bit:

7: 7 bit 8: 8 bit

d= Stop bit

1: 1 bit 2: 2 bit

CPa Ribbon. Sele cts the use or disuse of ribbo n.

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a = Ribbon type:

0: Direct thermal (ribbon is not required) 1: Thermal transfer (ribbon is required)

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INSTRUCTION DESCRIPTION

CSa Print Speed Selection. Specifies a unique print speed in in./sec. through software for a

particular label.

a = Speed Range

CTa Cut number unit. Cuts label at a specified interval in a print job.

a = Number of labels between each cut: Quantity range: 0 to 9999.

Dabbcccn Barcode, Ratio 1:2. Prints a 1:3 ratio barcode.

a = Barcode Type

0: NW-7 1: CODE39 2: Interleaved 2 of 5 3: JAN/EAN-13 (fixed ratio) 4: JAN/EAN-8 (fixed ratio) 5: Industrial 2 of 5 6: Matrix 2 of 5

H: UPC-A (fixed ratio) b = Narrow bar width (01 to 12 dots) c = Barcode height (001 to 999 dots) n = Barcode print data

dn...n Barcode, Human Readable Information (HRI). Specifies the character type of human

readable information of barcode. Used in conjunction with the preceding <ESC>D.

d = Character type specification

HRI data n = HRI print data

DCxx...x Data Matrix. Print Data. Prints data using Data Matrix format specified in BX Data Format

command.

xx...x = Data to be printed. Cannot exceed 500 characters.

DIa Interface. Specifies the interface used to connect with a host.

a = Interface

0: USB/Wireless LAN 1: RS-232C or LAN 2: Keypad

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INSTRUCTION DESCRIPTION

$a,bbb,ccc,d Font, Vector. Specifies printing of the unique SATO vector font.

a = A: Helvetica Bold (proportional spacing)

B: Helvetica Bold (fixed spacing) b = Font width (50 to 999 dots) c = Font height (50 to 999 dots) d = Font variation (0 to 9) as follows:

0: Standard 1: Standard open (outlined) 2: Gray (mesh) pattern 1 3: Gray (mesh) pattern 2 4: Gray (mesh) pattern 3 5: Standard, shadow 1 6: Standard, shadow 2 7: Standard mirror image 8: Italic 9: Italic open (outlined)

$=n Outline Font Print. Specifies the print of outl in e font.

n= Print data

Eaaa Line Feed. Provides the ability to print multiple lines of the same character size without

specifying a new print position for each line.

aaa = Number of dots (1 to 999) between the bottom of the characters on one

line to the top of the characters on the next line.

EJ Media Ejection. Enables forward and backward motion for cutting and printing. EP Print End Position. Specifies the label stop position in the sensor valid mode.

EAN/UCC Composite. Specifies the composite symbol of EAN/UCC.

a = 1D barcode symbology

01: RSS-14 (13 digits for 1D data) 02: RSS-14 Truncated (13 digits for 1D data) 03: RSS-14 Stacked (13 digits for 1D data) 04: RSS-14 Stacked Omni-directional (13 digits for 1D data) 05: RSS Limited (13 digits for 1D data) 07: UPC-A (11 digits for 1D data) 08: UPC-E (10 digits fixed for 1D data) 09: EAN13 (12 digits for 1D data) 10: EAN8 (7 digits for 1D data)

b = Minimum bar width (01 to 12 dots)

EX Memory Area Enlarge Specification. Specifies the enlargement of the print area in the

vertical direction.

EX0 Expanded Print Length. Expands the print length to 9999 dots.

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n = Data (Sum of 1D and 2D codes up to 120 digits)

= 0: Internal memory slot number specification

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INSTRUCTION DESCRIPTION

Faaaabcccc ddee Sequential Numbering. Allows the printing of sequencing fields (text, bar codes) where all

incrementing is done within the printer.

aaaa = Number of times to repeat the same data (0001 to 9999)

b = Plus or minus symbol (+ for increments; - for decrements)

cccc = Value of step for sequence (001 to 9999)

dd = Quantity of digits for sequential numbering (01 to 99) ee = Quantity of digits free for sequential numbering (01 to 99)

FCaaabbbcd Print circles. Specifies the printing of circles.

a b c d

FTaaaabbbbccccd Print triangles. Specifies the printing of triangles.

a b c d

Radius (5 to 999 dots)

Line width (1 to 999 dots)

Section number (0 to 8: Omissible)

Pattern (0 to 3: Omissible)

0: Solid black line

1: Gray 1

2: Gray 2

3: Gray 3

Side length (10 to 2000 dots)

Line width (1 to 1000 dots)

Base length (10 to 2000 dots) Omissible.

Pattern (0 to 3) Omissible.

0: Solid black line

FMa Format memory card. Specifies the format (initialization) of memory card.

FP Print memory card status. Prints the status of memory card.

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1: Gray 1

2: Gray 2

3: Gray 3

a = User ID: Up to 8 bytes in alphanumeric and symbols.

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INSTRUCTION DESCRIPTION

FWaabcccc Line. Prints a line. Units of measurement are dots.

aa = Line width

b = V: Vertical line

H: Horizontal line

cccc = Vertical line length

dddd = Horizontal line length

FXaaabcccdddeee Data Matrix. Sequential Numbering. Prints sequential numbered Data Matrix 2-D symbols.

aaa = Number of duplicate labels (001 to 999)

b = Increment or decrement

+: Increment

-: Decrement

ccc = Increment/decrement steps (001 to 999) ddd = Sequential numbering start position (001 to 999) from left side eee = Incremented data length (001 to 999). Measured from start position

Gabbbccc(data) Custom Graphics. Allows the creation and printing of graphic images using a dot-

addressable matrix.

a = Specifies format of data stream to follow

B: Binary H: Hexadecimal

bbb = Number of horizontal 8 x 8 blocks

ccc = Number of vertical 8 x 8 blocks

data = Data to describe the graphic image GCaaa BMP File, Recall. Recalls BMP graphic files stored in Expanded Memory. GIabbbcccdddee...e Graphic, Store. Stores a graphic image in the memory card to be called later for printing on

a label.

a = Specifies format of data stream to follow

B: Binary H: Hexadecimal

bbb = Number of horizontal 8 x 8 blocks

ccc = Number of vertical 8 x 8 blocks

ddd = Graphics storage number (001 to 999)

GMaaaaa BMP File. Downloads BMP file to the internal graphics image memory.

GPaaaaa PCX File. Downloads PCX file to the internal graphics image memory.

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ee...e = Data to describe the graphic image

aaaaa = Quantity of bytes to download (max DOS file size is 32K)

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GRccc Graphic, Recall. Recalls for printing the graphic image stored by the GI command.

ccc = Storage number (001 to 999)

GTaaa,bbbbb, nn. . . n BMP File, Store. Stores BMP files in Expanded Memory.

aaa = Storage area number (001 to 999) bbbbb = Size of BMP file in bytes

nn....n = Data

Haaaa Horizontal Position. Specifies a field’s horizontal location across the width of the label from

the current base reference point. The units of measurement are dots.

I Batch Separator. To issue a tag with a special marking so that it can easily be divided on the

stacker. Is applicable only to the XL400/410e printers.

= Batch separator type

1: Divided mark method 2: Separator method

I2abcde Serial interface. Specifies serial interface.

a Baud rate = 0: 9600 BPS

= 1: 19200 BPS = 2: 38400 BPS = 3: 57600 BPS

b Data bit = 0: 8 bit

= 1: 7 bit

c Parity =

d Stop bit =

e Control =

I3a LAN Interface. Specifies LAN interface.

0 = No parity 1 = Odd

2 = Even 0 = 1bit

1 = 2bit 0 = READY/BUSY control (Single item buffer)

1 = READY/BUSY control (Multi item buffer) 2 = XON/XOFF 3 = Driver protocol

4 = Status 3

a = 0: 2 port connection, or unsolicited (for driver protocol)

IDaa Job ID Store. Stores the Job ID number.

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= 1: 2 port connection or solicited by ENQ (for driver protocol) = 2: 1 port connection or solicited by ENQ (STATUS3)

aa = Job ID number assigned (01 to 99)

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IGa Sensor Type Selection. Selects the sensor type.

a = 0: Reflective (Eye-Mark) sensor

1: Transmissive (See-Thru) sensor 2: Sensor not used

I1abbb IEEE1284. Specifies the receive mode and ACK width of IEEE1284.

a = Receive mode (Default: 0):

0: Multi item buffer 1: Single item buffer

b = ACK width: Valid range: 010 to 200 (1-50ns)

J Journal Print. Provides the ability to print text l ine by line. Fi xed spacing between lines and

characters.

Kab90cc Custom Designed Characters, Recall. Recalls for printing a custom character stored by

the Tabcc(data) command.

a = 1: 16 x 16 matrix

2: 24 x 24 matrix

b = Indicates the format that data stream was stored

B: Binary H: Hexadecimal

cc = Memory location where the character was stored. Valid locations are 21

to 52 or “!” to “R” in hex values.

Laabb Character, Expansion. Expands characters in both directions.

aa = Multiple to expand horizontally (01 to 12) bb = Multiple to expand vertically (01 to 12)

LAa Language. Specifies the display language for the LCD.

a = 0: English

1: French 2: German 3: Spanish 4: Italian

5: Portuguese LDa,b,c,d,e,f,g,i,jj User Download. Downloads a user defined set of Alternate Protocol Command Codes. LFa Online Feed. To enable or disable online label feed.

a = 0: Enables label feed when online

1: Disables label feed when online LHa Zero Slash. Allows printing zeroes with or without a slash.

M Font type. Specifies the 13W x 20H dot matrix font (includes descenders). NC (EJ) Eject and Cut. Cut s any printed labels that remain in the printer. OA Font type. Specifies the OCR-A font.

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a = 0: Prints zeroes without a slash

1: Prints zeroes with a slash

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OB Font type. Specifies the OCR-B font dot matrix. OL Online. Changes the printer status from offline to online. Paa Character Pitch. Designates the number of dots between characters.

aa = Number of dots between characters (01 to 99)

(aaaa,bbbb Reverse Image. Reverse image from black to white and vice versa. The un its of measure

are dots.

aaaa = Horizontal length in dots of area to be reversed. bbbb = Vertical height in dots of area to be reversed.

PCaa,bbPCF,a,........z Flash ROM Setup. Sets the default prin ter configuration in Flash ROM.

= Item number setting (F = setting of all items)

b-z

= Sets content

Appendix Reference Table XXXX for CT400/410 printer Appendix Reference Table XXXX for all other printers

PD Small Label Size Specification. Specifies parameters relative to small label size. Only

applicable to the M10e printer.

= Vertical dimension (480 to 3600 dots)

= Horizontal dimension (480 to 1600 dots)

= Label size (00 to 99 dots)

= Multiple cut labels (01 to 99)

%a Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point.

a = 0: Sets print to normal direction

1: Sets print to 90 degrees counter-clockwise

2: Sets print to 180 degrees rotated (upside down)

3: Sets print to 270 degrees counter-clockwise (90x CW) PG EEPROM Setup. Sets the default printer configuration in EEPROM.

a-z

= Sets content

Appendix Reference Table 43 for CT400/410 printer Appendix Reference Table 42 for XL408/410e printers Appendix Reference Table 41 for M10e printer Appendix Reference Table 40 for all other printers

PHa Print Method, Thermal/Thermal Transfer. Selects the thermal printing method.

a = 0: Thermal transfer printing

1: Direct thermal printing PIaaa,bbbbb,cc...c PCX File, Store. Stores a PCX graphic file.

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aaa = Storage number (001 to 999)

bbbbb = Number of bytes in the file to be stored

cc...c =

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PMa Print Mode Selection. Selects desired backfeed operation.

a = 0: No backfeed, continuous operation

1: Tear-Off

2: Cut, backfeed after print

3: Cut, backfeed before print

4: Cut, no backfeed

7: Dispense, backfeed after print

8: Dispense, backfeed before print POabcc Offset Specification. Specifies label stop position. Only applicable to the CT400/410

printers.

a = Offset specification

0: Cutter motion 1: Dispenser motion 2: Tear-Off motion 3: Continuous motion

b = Offset direction

+: Forward

-: Backward

c = Offset Distance (00 to 99 dots)

# St art Positio n Specific ation. S pecifies the vertical print start position. Only applicable to the

XL400/410e printers.

a = Shift direction

+: Forward

-: Backward

b = Shift distance

XL400e: 000 to 400 dots

XL410e: 000 to 600 dots #Ea Print Darkness. Specifies a new print darkness setting. PR Fixed Font Spacing. Returns the printer to fixed character spacing mode. PS Proportional Font Spacing. Places the printer in the proportional character spacing mode.

Will not work with U Font.

PYaaa PCX File, Recall. Recalls a PCX graphics file.

aaa = The storage number assigned to the file (001 to 999)

Qaaaaaa Print Quantity. Specifies the total number of labels to print.

aaaaaa = Total quantity of labels to print for the job (000001-999999)

RC Sheet Unit Cut Quantity Specification. Specifies the sheet cut quantity for small labels.

Only applicable to the M10e printer.

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a = Number (01 to 99)

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RDabb,ccc,ddd,nn...n Font Type. Specifies the internal AGFA raster fonts.

a = F: Specifies Futura font

P: Specifies CG Palcio font S: CG Century Schoolbook font G: CG Triumvirate Condensed font V: CG Univers font t: CG Times font

bb = 0: No character set

1: ISO 8859/1 Latin1 2: ISO 8859/2 Latin2 3: ISO 8859/9 Latin5 4: CP-737 DOSGreek 5: CP-885 DOS Cyrillic 6: CP-864 DOSArabic 8: PC-850 Multilingual

ccc = Horizontal Size (16 to 999 dots or P08 to P72 point size)

ddd = Vertical Size (16 to 999 dots or P08 to P72 point size)

nn..n = Data to be printed

REa Telegraphic Message End Specification. Specifies the telegraphic message end relative to

small labels. Only applicable to the M10e printer.

a = Operates when ending

0: Discharge motion

1: Discharge motion + Cut motion RFabn...n Recall and Print of Font & Logo. Calls and prints font and logo downloaded with Label

Gallery’s “GalleryMemMaster”.

a = Font ID number (01 to 99) b = Print digit (1 to 9999) n= Print data

RI Label Size Specification. Specifies label dimensions. Only applicable to the M10e printer.

= Sheet width (1500 to 3200 dots)

= Sheet length (480 to 3600 dots)

= Label width (0 to 60 dots)

= Label length (00 to 60 dots)

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= Small label width (480 to 3200 dots)

= Small label length (480 to 3600 dots)

= Label width quantity (01 to 06)

= Label length quantity (01 to 07)

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RMhvab Mirror Rotate. Prints mirror image of print data.

= Horizontal position start

1 to 0832 dots (CL408e / M8400RVe / M84Pro-2)

1 to 1248 dots (CL412e / M84Pro-3)

1 to 1216 dots (CL608e / M8460Se)

1 to 1984 dots (CL612e)

1 to 0896 dots (M5900RVe / M8459Se)

1 to 3200 dots (M10e)

1 to 1024 dots (M8485Se)

1 to 1344 dots (M8490Se)

1 to 2496 dots (M84Pro-6)

= Vertical position start

1 to 1424 dots (CL408e / M8400RVe / M84Pro-2)

1 to 2136 dots (CL412e / M84Pro-3)

1 to 1424 dots (CL608e / M8460Se)

1 to 2136 dots (CL612e)

1 to 1424 dots (M5900RVe / M8459Se)

1 to 3600 dots (M10e)

1 to 1424 dots (M8485Se)

1 to 2136 dots (M8490Se)

1 to 4272 dots (M84Pro-6)

= Horizontal range (8 to 9999)

= Vertical range (8 to 9999)

RPa Reprint Configuration. Specifies the setting of reprint.

a = Reprint setting

0: Normal (no reprint setting) 1: Reprint setting

RS Send Sheet Specification. Specifies paper delivery (feed operation) of marked unit (Eye-

mark, Gap) for small label. Only applicable to the M10e printer.

RT a Print Order Specification. Specifies the order or arrangement of small labels. Only

applicable to the M10e printer.

a = Print direction

0: Horizontal

1: Vertical RWa Sheet Copy Quantity Specification. Specifies the quantity of copies of ea ch sh eet of small

labels. Only applicable to the M10e printer.

a = Quantity (01 to 99) S Font type. Specifies the 8W x 15H dot matrix font (includes descenders). / Form Overlay, Recall. Recalls the label image from the printer’s form overlay memory for

printing.

/Dbbc...c Field, Recall. To recall a field previously stored in the memory card.

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bb = Quantity of fields to be recalled (01 to 99)

cc...c = Data to be placed in field

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/Nbb,cc Field, Store. To store a field in the memory card.

bb = Field number (01 to 99)

cc = Quantity of characters in the field

2D10 2D Code. Specifies PDF417 of 2D code.

= Minimum module width (01 to 09 dots)

= Minimum module height (01 to 24 dots)

= Security level (0 to 8)

= Quantity of data code words per line (01 to 30)

00: Automatic (width varies on data quantity specified)

= Quantity of lines per symbol (03 to 90)

00: Automatic (width varies on data quantity specified)

= Code type

0: Normal (if digit is omitted, the default is zero) 1: Truncated scale

= Data size (1 to 2681 bytes)

=Print data

2D12 2D Code. Specifies Micro PDF417 of 2D code.

= Minimum module width (01 to 09 dots)

= Minimum module height (01 to 24 dots)

= Quantity of data code words per line (1 to 4 columns)

= Quantity of lines per symbol (4 to 44 lines)

=Binary mode

0: Normal (if digit is omitted, the default is zero) 1: Binary

= Data size (0001 to 0366 bytes)

=Print data

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2D20 2D Code. Specifies Maxi Code of 2D code.

=Mode

2: Delivery only (numeric) 3: Delivery only (Alphanumeric) 4: Standard symbol 6: Reader only

= Service class (001 to 999 numeric)

= Country code (001 to 999 nu m er i c)

= Postal code

Mode 2 (0 to 999999999) Mode 3 (000000 to 999999)

= Data size (1 to 138 bytes)

=Print data

2D30/2D31 2D Code. Specifies QR Code (Model 1 or Model 2) of 2D code.

= Error correction level

L: 7% M: 15% Q: 25% H: 30%

= Cell size (01 to 32 dots)

= Data setting mode

0: Manual 1: Automatic

= Concentration mode

0: Normal 1: Concentration

= Quantity of partitions by concentration mode (01 to 16)

= Sequential number partitioned by concentration mode (01 to 16)

= Concentration mode parity data (00 to FF)

= Character mode

1: Numeric mode 2: Alphanumeric mode 3: Kanji mode

= Data size

2D30: Model 2 (1 to 2953 bytes) 2D31: Model 1 (1 to 486 bytes)

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=Print data

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2D32 2D Code. Specifies QR Code (Micro QR Code) of 2D code.

= Error correction level

L: 7% M: 15% Q: 25%

= Cell size (01 to 32 dots)

= Data setting mode

0: Manual 1: Automatic

= Character mode

1: Numeric mode 2: Alphanumeric mode 3: Kanji mode

= Data size (1 to 15 bytes, set when selecting binary)

=Print data

2D50 2D Code. Specifies Data Matrix (ECC200) of 2D code.

= Cell width (01 to 16 dots)

= Cell height (01 to 16 dots)

= Quantity of cells per line (000 fixed)

= Quantity of lines (000 fixed)

= Data size (1 to 3116 bytes, set when selecting binary)

=Print data

Specify 7EH, 00H when printing 00H Specify 7EH, 7EH when printing 7EH

T1 Register external character of 16x16 dots in memory card.

a = [Data type] =

H: Hex character B: Binary code

b = [Registration font code address] =

<JIS> H: “21” to “7F” Up to 95 registries B: 21H to 7FH Up to 95 registries <Shift JIS> H: “40” to “9E” Up to 95 registries B: 40H to 9EH Up to 95 registries

T2 Register external character of 24x24 dots in memory card.

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n = [External character data]

a = [Data type] =

H: Hex character B: Binary code

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b = [Registration font code address] =

<JIS> H: “21” to “7F” Up to 95 registries B: 21H to 7FH Up to 95 registries <Shift JIS> H: “40” to “9E” Up to 95 registries B: 40H to 9EH Up to 95 registries

n = [External character data]

Tabcc(data) Store Custom Designed Characters. To create and store custom characters or images in

the printer’s volatile memory. See Kab90cc to recall the character for printing.

a = 1: 16 x 16 matrix

2: 24 x 24 matrix

b = Specifies data stream format to follow

B: Binary H: Hexadecimal

cc = Memory location to store the character. Valid locations are 21 to 52 or “!”

to “R” in hex values

(data) = Data to describe the character

TK Forced tear off. Executes Tear off compulsory.

TPa Test Print. Allows test labels to be printed via host command.

a = 0: Small user test print

1: Large user test print 2: Small factory test print 3: Large factory test print

TWaaa Option waiting time. Specifies waiting time for options.

aaa = W aiting time:

Valid range: 005 to 200 (unit: 100ms)

2S Two-Color Print Range Specification. Specifies a two-color print range. Only applicable to

the CT400/410 printers.

a = Head lock

0: Left side 1: Right side

2: Both sides b = Start vertical position (specify label vertical size in dots c = End vertical position (specify label vertical size in dots

U Font type. Specifies a 5W x 9L dot matrix font (includes descenders). _Daan...n Variable Data Specification. Specifies variable data for small labels. Only applicable to the

M10e printer.

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= Field number (01 to 99)

= Variable data

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_F Smart Label Start Specification. To show the start of small label print specification. Only

applicable to the M10e printer.

_Nab Format Specification. Specifies small label format. Only applicable to the M10e printer.

= Field number (01 to 99)

= Data digit (01 to 99)

_Qab Label Print Number Specification. Specifies the print number for small labels. Only

applicable to the M10e printer.

= Print number (0001 to 9999)

= 0: Auto new line

1-9: Quantity of blank labels

Vbbbb Vertical Position. Specifies a field’s vertical location down the length of the label from the

current base reference point. Units of measurement are dots.

WA (elements) Calendar Print. Prints the date and/or time field (up to 16 characters) from the printer ’s

internal clock. Use slash to separate date elements and colon to separate time elements. The calendar feature is a purchase option and will on ly be applicable to those printers so ordered.

Elements = YY: 2 digit Year (00 to 99)

YYYY: 4 digit Year (1981 to 2080) MM: Month (01 to 12) DD: Day (01 to 31) HH: 12 Hour (00 to 11) hh: 24 Hour Clock (00 to 23) mm: Minutes (00 to 59) ss: Seconds (00 to 59) TT: AM or PM JJJ: Julian Date (000 to 366) WW: Week (00 to 53) ww: Week (01 to 54)

WBa Font Type. Specifies the 18W x 30L dot matrix font (includes descenders).

a = 0: Disables auto-smoothing of font

1: Enables auto-smoothing if expansion is greater than 3

WDHaaaaVbbbbXccccYddddCopy Image Area (Partial Copy). To copy an image to another location of the label.

aaaa = Horizontal position of the top left corner of image area bbbb = Vertical position of the top left corner of image area

cccc = Horizontal length of image area

dddd = Vertical length of image area

WIa IP Address setup. Specifies IP address setup method.

a = 0: Manual setup

WKnn...n Job Name. Stores the job name.

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nn..n = Job name, up to 16 ASCII characters

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WLa Font type. Specifies the 28W x 52L dot matrix font (including descenders).

a = 0: Disables auto-smoothing of font

1: Enables auto-smoothing if expansion is greater than 3

WMa RARP. Specifies if RARP is disabled or enabled. When enabled, RARP will auto matically

obtain IP address in start up. a = 0: Disabled

1: Enabled

WPabbb Calendar Increment. To add a value to the printer’s current date and/or time. Does not

change the printer’s internal time setting. The calendar featu re is a purchase option and wi ll only be applicable to those printers so ordered.

a= Y:Years

M: Months D: Days h: Hours

bbb = Numeric data: Week (00-99), Years (1-9), Months (01-99), Days (001-

999), Hours (001-999).

WSa Print Work Shift Information. Specifies the printing of work shift information (shift name,

start time, etc). Only applicable to the M8459/60/85/90Se printers.

a = Print content

1: Shift code

2: Printer use start time

3: Shift name

WTaabbccddee Calendar Set. To set the time and date of the printer’s internal clock.

aa = Year (00-99) bb = Month (01-12)

cc = Day (01-31) dd = Hour (00-23) ee = Minute (00-59)

WZa,b,c,dddddddddddd,eee eeeeeeeee,ffffffffffff,gggg,hh

h,iii,j,k, . . . . .zzzzzzzz

Wireless LAN. Sets up wireless LAN.

Format 1 To set up all items

a = Item number:

F: All items D: Default settings

Format 2 To set up specific items

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b . . . z = Set value (as shown in the rows below)

a Item number: Valid range: 1-25 b Set value (as shown in the rows below)

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b = DHCP/BOOTP

0: Disabled 1: Use DHCP/BOOTP

c = RARP

0: Disabled 1: Enabled

d = IP address

000000000000 - 255255255255

e = Subnet mask:

000000000000 - 255255255255

f = Default gateway

000000000000 - 255255255255

g = Socket connection timeout

0000 - 3600

h= FTP timeout

030 - 500

i = LPD timeout

030 - 500

j = Wireless LAN mode

0: Infrastructure mode 1: Ad-hoc mode

k = SSID

1 - 32 character+s (*1)

l = Channel

01 - 11 (CG200 series)

m = Security type

0 None 1 WEP 2 WPA 3 WPA2

4 Dynamic WEP

n = Wireless LAN authentication

0 Open system 1 Shared key

o = WEP key 1

A+5 or 13 characters (ASCII) (*1) B+10 or 26 digits (HEX) (*2)

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p = WEP key 2

A+5 or 13 characters (ASCII) (*1) B+10 or 26 digits (HEX) (*2)

q = WEP key 3

A+5 or 13 characters (ASCII) (*1) B+10 or 26 digits (HEX) (*2)

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r = WEP key 4

A+5 or 13 characters (ASCII) (*1) B+10 or 26 digits (HEX) (*2)

s = WEP key index

1-4

v = Pre-Shared key

w = EAP authentication

x = User name

y = Password

Authentication (WPA/WPA2)

0 WPA-PSK 1 EAP

Encryption (WPA/WPA2)

0 TKIP 1 AES

8 - 63 characters (*1)

0 None 1 Reserved 2 EAP-TLS 3 EAP-PEAP 4 Reserved 5 EAP-LEAP

6 EAP-TTLS

1 - 63 characters (*1)

0 - 32 characters (*1)

z = Password for private key

0 - 32 characters (*1)

W1a~a IP Address Setting

a~a = IP address: 12 digits fixed

W2a~a Subnet Mask. Specifies Subnet Mask.

a~a = Subnet mask: 12 digits fixed

W3a~a Default Gateway. Specifies Default Gateway.

a~a = Default gateway: 12 digits fixed

XBa Font Type. Specifies 48W x 48L dot matrix font (includes descenders).

a = 0: Disables auto-smoothing of font

1: Enables auto-smoothing if expansion is greater than 3

n= Print data

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XCL Font Type. Specifies 48W x 36L dot matrix font (includes de scenders). Only applicable to

the XL400/410e printers.

XCS Font Type. Specifies 32W x 24L dot matrix font (includes descenders). Only applicabl e to

the XL400/410e printers.

XLan...n Font Type. Specifies the 48W x 48H dot matrix font (includes descenders).

a = Smoothing specification

0: Smoothing disabled 1: Smoothing enabled

n= Print data XM Font type. Specifies the 24W x 24H dot matrix font (includes descenders). XS Font type. S pecifies the 17W x 17H dot matrix font (includes descenders). Only applicable to

the XL400/410e printers. XU Font type. Specifies the 5W x 9L dot matrix font (includes descenders). YEa Label Specification. Temporarily specifies label specification. Only applicable to the CT400/

410 printers.

a = Label type

0: Adhesive label 1: Tag

YR,aaa/D,bb,cc...c Recall Format/Field. To recall a field from a format previously stored in the memory card.

aaa = Number of format to be recalled (001 to 999)

bb = Number of field to be recalled (01-99)

cc...c = Data to be placed in field

YS,aaa/Nbb,cc Store Format/Field. To store a field in a format in the memory card.

aaa = Format number (001 -999)

bb = Field number (01-99)

cc = Number of characters in the field Z Stop Code. Ends all print jobs. 0 (zero) Replace Data (Partial Edit). Provides the ability to replace a specified area of the previous

label with new data.

(*1) Alphanumeric or symbols. Except for [,] (comma) or ["] (double quotation) (*2) ‘0’ to ‘9’, ‘A’ to ‘F’

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STANDARD

COMMAND CODES

• Control Commands

• Modification Commands

• Print Position Commands

• Font Commands

• Barcode Commands

• 2D Code Commands

• System Commands

• Memory Card Commands

• Intelligent Command

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• Graphic Commands

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CONTROL COMMANDS

START/STOP LABEL

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FUNCTION

FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT NOTES

For all print jobs, the Start command must precede the data and th e Stop command must follow. The print job will not run properly if these are not in place.

Start Command: <ESC>A Stop Comma nd: <ESC>Z <ESC>A must precede data <ESC>Z must follow data. <ESC>A

<ESC>H0001<ESC>V0100<ESC>WB1SATO <ESC>H0130<ESC>V0200<ESC>B103150*SATO* <ESC>H0170<ESC>V0360<ESC>L0202<ESC>S*SATO* <ESC>Q1 <ESC>Z

This command does not result in printer output.

There is no output for these commands they are not accompanied by other label printin g commands. However, these commands must precede and follow each print job sent to the printer.

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PRINT QUANTITY

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

FUNCTION FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT NOTES

To specify the total quantity of labels to print for a given print job. <ESC>Qaaaaaa

aaaaaa = Total number of labels to print (1 to 999999)

Place just preceding <ESC>Z, unless <ESC>~ exists, then preceding that command. This command must be present in every print job.

<ESC>A <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>WB1SATO <ESC>Q3 <ESC>Z

Three labels containing the data “SATO” will be printed.

To cancel a print job, turn off the printer or send the <ESC>CAN code if using the Bi-Com mode. MultiBuffer jobs can be cleared with the Clear Print Job (<ESC>*) and Memory command.

When used with the Sequential Numbering (<ESC>F) command, the Print Quan tity value should be equal to the total number of labels to be printed.

If a Print Quantity is not specified, the printer will not print a label. For this command, leading zeroes do not have to be en tered. The command “Q1” is equivalent to

“Q000001”.

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4-3 PN: 9001096E

JOB ID, STORE

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

FUNCTION

FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT NOTES

To add an identification number to a job. The status of the job can then be determined using the ENQ command in the Bi-Com status mode.

<ESC>IDaa

aa = Job ID assigned (00 to 99) Place immediately following the <ESC>A in the job data stream. <ESC>A

<ESC>ID01 <ESC>V200<ESC>H100<ESC>P0<ESC>$B,100,100,6 <ESC>$=SATOPRINTER <ESC>Q2 <ESC>Z

This command does not result in printer output.

When status return is used on interface protocol, the specified Job ID Number can be set at the telegraphic status. The status can confirmed by sending status request (ENQ).

Status return interface protocol is valid when status request (ENQ) is received during printing. At the status return interface prot oco l ,

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4-4 PN: 9001096E

JOB NAME

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

FUNCTION FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

NOTES

This command is to identify a particular job using a descriptive name. <ESC>WKnnn. . . n

nn..n = Job Name assigned, up to 16 ASCII characters Place immediately following the <ESC>A in the job data stream. <ESC>A

<ESC>WKSATO . . . Job . . . <ESC>Z

This command does not result in printer output. The information is returned to the host upon receipt of a Bi-Com status request.

Works only in Bi-Com 4 mode. The Job Name must be stored before Bi-Com status mode can be used. If more than one Job Name is sent in a single job, i.e. <ESC>A <ESC>WKSATO

. . . . . . . . . .

<ESC>WKSATO AMERICA

. . . . . . . . .

The last name transmitted will be used.

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4-5 PN: 9001096E

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

MODIFICATION COMMANDS

CHARACTER, EXPANSION

FUNCTION

FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

To independently expand characters in both the horizontal and vertical directions. The command allows enlargement of the base size of each font (except the vector font) up to 12 times in either direction.

<ESC>Laabb

aa = Multiple to expand horizontally (01 to 12)

bb = Multiple to expand vertically (01 to 12) Place preceding the data to be expanded. <ESC>A<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>XMSATO

<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0200<ESC>L0402<ESC>XMSATO <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0300<ESC>L0204<ESC>XMSATO <ESC>Q1 <ESC>Z

(4-1)

NOTES

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Expanded characters are typically used with this command for added emphasis or for lon g distance readability. This command will expand the following fonts: Fonts U, S, M, XU, XS, XM, OA & OB and fonts WB, WL, XB and XL.

This command will also affect the following commands: Character Pitch Characters, Custom-Designed The Character Expansion value is in effect for the current print job until a new expansion command is

specified. The Line and Box command, if used within the data stream, may return all subsequent text to the

default expansion of 1 x 1. Therefore, either send the Character Expansion command before all printed data, or send Line and Box commands last, preceding the Quantity (<ESC>Q) command.

4-6 PN: 9001096E

CHARACTER, PITCH

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

FUNCTION

FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

To designate the amount of spacing (in dots) between characters. This command provides a means of altering character spacing for label constraints or to enhance readability.

<ESC>Paa

aa = Number of dots between characte rs (0 0 to 99) Place preceding the text to be printed. <ESC>A

<ESC>H0025<ESC>V0075<ESC>L0202<ESC>XB1SATO <ESC>H0025<ESC>V0175<ESC>L0202<ESC>P20<ESC>XB1SATO <ESC>H0025<ESC>V0275<ESC>L0202<ESC>P40<ESC>XB1SATO <ESC>Q1 <ESC>Z

(4-2)

NOTES

This command is affected by the <ESC>L Character Expansion command. The character pitch is actually the product of the current horizontal expansion multiple and the designated pitch value.

Example: <ESC>L0304 <ESC>P03 Pitch = (03) x (03) = 9 dots To avoid confusion, you may want to i nclude the <ESC>L Character Expansion command and this

command together in your program. This command affects fonts U, S, M, XU, XS, XM, OA & OB, WB, WL, XB and XL, and the vector font. Character Pitch will always revert to the default value unless it is specified before each new font

command in the data stream. This command also affects Codabar, Code 39 and Industrial 2 of 5 bar codes.

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4-7 PN: 9001096E

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

CHARACTER, FIXED SPACING

FUNCTION FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

NOTES

To reset proportional spacing and place the printer back to fixe d spacing. <ESC>PR Place preceding the fixed space data.

<ESC>A <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0050<ESC>PS <ESC>L0202<ESC>XMPROPORTIONAL SPACING <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0180<ESC>PR <ESC>L0202<ESC>XMFIXED SPACING <ESC>Q1 <ESC>Z

(4-3)

This command only works with proportionally spaced fonts: XU, XM, XS, XL and XB.

CHARACTER, PROPORTIONAL SPACING

FUNCTION FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

NOTES

To specify the printing of proportional or fixed spacing for proportionally spaced fonts. <ESC>PS Set to proportional spacing Reset to fixed spacing.

Place preceding the data to be proportionally spaced. <ESC>A

<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0050<ESC>PS <ESC>L0202<ESC>XMPROPORTIONAL SPACING <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0180<ESC>PR <ESC>L0202<ESC>XMFIXED SPACING <ESC>Q1 <ESC>Z

(4-4)

Once this command is sent in the data stream, it is in effect until the end of the print job unless a reset command is sent.

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4-8 PN: 9001096E

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

ROTATE, FIXED BASE REFERENCE POINT

FUNCTION

FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

To rotate the print direction in 90° increments without changing the location of the base reference point. The diagram below illustrates the use of the Rotate (<ESC>%) command. Note that the entire print area is shown, but your label will probably not be as large as the entire area.

<ESC>%a

a = 0: Sets print to normal direction

1: Sets print to 90°CCW 2: Sets print to 180° rotated (upside down)

3: Sets print to 270° CCW Place preceding any printed data to be rotated. <ESC>A

<ESC>%0<ESC>L0202<ESC>H0200<ESC>V0100<ESC>MNORMAL DIRECTION <ESC>%1<ESC>H0200<ESC>V0300<ESC>MONE <ESC>%2<ESC>H0200<ESC>V0400<ESC>MTWO <ESC>%3<ESC H0200<ESC>V0500<ESC>MTHREE <ESC>Q1 <ESC>Z

(4-5a)

NOTES

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The specified values are valid until another Rotate (<ESC>%) command is received. Receip t of a Stop Print (<ESC>Z) command will reset the setting to the default value.

(4-5b)

4-9 PN: 9001096E

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

SEQUENTIAL NUMBERING

FUNCTION

FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

To print sequential fields (text, bar codes) where all incrementing is done within the printer. Up to eight different sequential fields can be specified per label. Sequencing is effective for up to 99-digit numeric data within each field.

<ESC>Faaaabcccc,dd,ee,g

aaaa = Number of times to repeat the same data (0001 to 9999)

b = Plus or minus symbol (+ for increments; - for decrements)

cccc = Value of step for sequence (000 1 to 9999)

dd = Sequential numbering digit quantity (01 to 99). The first character

starts after those exempted in ee. If digits are omitted, 8 is default

ee = Number of digits free from sequential numbering (0 to 99) starting with

the right most position. If digits are left out, the default is 0.

g = Count base 1 Decimal Count 2 Hexadecimal Base Place preceding the starting value to be incremented or decremente d. <ESC>A<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>MSERIAL NUMBER:

<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0200 <ESC>F0001+0005 <ESC>L0202<ESC>M1000<ESC>Q2<ESC>Z

(4-6a)

NOTES

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The value specified for Print Quantity should be equal to the number of different sequential val ues desired multiplied by the number of repeats specified. Example: To print 2 sets each of numbers 10011025 on separate labels, we need 50 total labels.

<ESC>F001-001,04,03

(4-6b)

It is necessary to specify the print position for each sequential field on a label. Up to eight different sequential fields can be specified per label. Alpha characters are ignored.

4-10 PN: 9001096E

PRINT CIRCLES

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

FUNCTION FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

Specifies the printing of circles. <ESC>FCaaabbbcd

a = 5 to 999 dots (radius) b = 1 to 999 dots (line width) c = 0 to 8 (section number) (Omissible. If digit is left out, the default is 0.

For more details, see the section number below.

d = 0 to 3 (pattern) (Omissible. If digit is left out, the default is 0.)

0: Solid black line 1: Gray 1 2: Gray 2

3: Gray 3 Solid line circle of 100 dots in radius, 8 dots in line width. <A>

Section number

Section 0０ Section 1

Section 2

Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8

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4-11 PN: 9001096E

PRINT CIRCLES

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

NOTES

1. When a sectional number value outside of the range is specified, it will be processed as “0.” (Command error will not occur.)

2. When the pattern designation value is outside of the range specified, it will be processed as “0.” (Command error will not occur.)

3. When the print start position is outside of the printable area, printing will not be performed due to command error.

4. This command sets the base reference point to the center of a circle.

0,0

<V>100

<H>200

100 in radius

5. This command can be registered to the format.

6. If setting the line width wider, it will be widened to the inside circle.

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4-12 PN: 9001096E

PRINT TRIANGLES

4. This command sets the base reference point to the apex of the triangle.

<V>100

<H>200

0,0

a: Side length

b: Base length

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

FUNCTION FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT NOTES

Specifies the printing of triangles. <ESC>FT,aaaa,bbbb(,cccc,d)

a = 10 to 2000 dots (side length) b = 1 to 1000 dots (line width) c = 10 to 2000 (base length) (Omissible. If digits are left out, its value will be

equal to the length of sides.)

d = 0 to 3 (pattern) (Omissible. If digit is left out, the default is 0.)

0: Solid black line

1: Gray 1

2: Gray 2

3: Gray 3 Side length: 100 dots. Line width: 8 dots. Base length: 10 0 do ts .

1. When the pattern designation value is outside of the range sp ecified, it will be processed as “0.”

2. When the print start position is outside of the printable area, printing will not be performed due to command error.

3. When the base length is not equal to the length of sides, printing will not be performed due to command error.

4. This command sets the base reference point to the apex of the triangel.

5. This command can be registered to the format.

6. If setting the line width, it will be widened to the inside triangle.

7. When setting an odd number to the base length, 1 will be added to the base length automatically.

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4-13 PN: 9001096E

PRINT, LINES & BOXES

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

FUNCTION FORMAT

EXAMPLE

To print horizontal lines, vertical lines, and boxes as images on the label. Line: <ESC>FWaabcccc

aa = Width of horizontal line in dots (01 to 99)

b = Line orientation H Horizontal line V Vertical Line

cccc = Length of line in dots

Box: <ESC>FWaabbVccccHdddd

aa = Width of horizontal side in dots (01 to 99) bb = Width of vertical side in dots (01 to 99)

cccc = Length of vertical side in dots

dddd = Length of horizontal side in dots Place following the necessary positioning commands. <ESC>A

<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>FW20H0200 <ESC>H0320<ESC>V0100<ESC>FW20V0200 <ESC>H0350<ESC>V0100<ESC>FW1010H0200V0200 <ESC>Q1 <ESC>Z

OUTPUT

NOTES

(4-7)

It is recommended that all lines and boxes be specified in the normal print direction. Use the <ESC>EX0 Expanded Print Length command for maximum label length.

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4-14 PN: 9001096E

REVERSE IMAGE

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

FUNCTION

FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

To reverse an image area from black to white and vice versa. Use the Print Position commands (<ESC>H and <ESC>V) to locate the top left corner of the reverse image area.

<ESC>(aaaa,bbbb

a = Horizontal length in dots of reverse image area

b = Vertical height in dots of reverse image area. Must be preceded by all other data and be placed just before <ESC>Q. <ESC>A

<ESC>H0050<ESC>V0120<ESC>L0202<ESC>WB1REVERSE <ESC>H0250<ESC>V0300<ESC>L0202<ESC>WB1HALF <ESC>H0040<ESC>V0110<ESC>(370,100 <ESC>H0240<ESC>V0290<ESC>(220,47 <ESC>Q1 <ESC>Z

(4-8)

NOTES

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A reverse image area is affected by the rotate commands. Therefore, always assume the printer is in the normal print orientation when designing and sending the Reverse Image command.

If using reverse images with the form overlay, place this command before the Form Overlay command in the data stream.

If the height and width to be reversed contains anything other than alphanumeric data, the area is not printed.

If the values specified exceed the maximum ranges, the reverse image is not created.

4-15 PN: 9001096E

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

FORM OVERLAY, STORE

FUNCTION

FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT NOTES

To store a label image in the volatile form overlay memory. Only one label image may be stored in this memory area at a time.

<ESC>& Must be preceded by all other data and placed just before Stop (<ESC>Z) command. <ESC>A

<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0125 <ESC>STHIS IS THE STORED IMAGE WITH A BARCODE <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0165<ESC>B103100*12345* <ESC>

<ESC>Z This command does not result in printer output. It stores the label im age in the overlay buf fer.

Remember that this storage is volatile. Therefore, if the printer loses power, the overlay must be sent again.

The overlay is recalled using the Form Overlay Recall (<ESC>/) command. Form overlays do not have to be recompiled each time they are called to be printed and therefore may

result in much faster print output.

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4-16 PN: 9001096E

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

FORM OVERLAY, RECALL

FUNCTION

FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

To recall the label image from the form overlay memory for printing. Additional or different data can be printed with the recalled image.

<ESC>/ Must be preceded by all other data and placed just before Print Quantity (<ESC>Q)

command. <ESC>A

<ESC>H01000<ESC>V0125 <ESC>STHIS IS THE STORED IMAGE WITH A BARCODE <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0165<ESC>B103100*12345* <ESC>&<ESC>Z <ESC>A<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0050 <ESC>STHIS IS RECALLING AND ADDING TO THE STORED IMAGE<ESC>/ <ESC>Q1 <ESC>Z

(4-9)

NOTES

The overlay is stored using the Form Overlay Store (<ESC>&) command. If this command is used with the Expanded Print Length (<ESC>EX0) command the Form Overlay

length cannot exceed 9999 dots.

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4-17 PN: 9001096E

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

REPLACE DATA (PARTIAL EDIT)

FUNCTION

FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

To replace a specified area of the previous label with new data. This command will cause the previous label to print along with any changes specified within the current data stream.

<ESC>0 (<ESC>zero) Must follow <ESC>A and precede all other print data <ESC>A

<ESC>H0025<ESC>V0020<ESC>WB0Company Name <ESC>H0025<ESC>V0085<ESC>WB1SATO <ESC>H0025<ESC>V0150<ESC>WL0SATO <ESC>H0025<ESC>V0215<ESC>WL1SATO <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

<ESC>A <ESC>0<ESC>H0025<ESC>V0020<ESC>WB0SATO <ESC>Q1 <ESC>Z

(4-10)

NOTES

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Specify the exact same parameters for the image to be replaced as were specified in the original data stream; including rotation, expansion, pitch, etc. This will ensure the new data will exactly replace the old image. If the replacement data contains fewer characters than the old data, then the characters not replaced will still be printed.

This command will not function if the power has been cycled off and back on since the last label was printed.

Proportional Pitch text cannot be used with this command.

4-18 PN: 9001096E

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

COPY IMAGE AREA (PARTIAL COPY)

FUNCTION

FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

To copy an image from one location to another on the same label. This may be useful for duplicating individual fields or entire sections of the label with only one command.

<ESC>WDHaaaaVbbbbXccccYdddd

aaaa = Horizontal position of the top left corner of the area bbbb = Vertical position of the top left corner of the area

cccc = Horizontal length of the image area to be copied

dddd = Vertical length of the image area to be copied Place anywhere within the data stream after specifying the location of the duplicate image. <ESC>A

<ESC>H0050<ESC>V0050<ESC>E010<ESC>XM SATOSATOSATOSATOSATOSATOSATO SATOSATOSATOSATOSATOSATOSATO SATOSATOSATOSATOSATOSATOSATO SATOSATOSATOSATOSATOSATOSATO <ESC>H0180<ESC>V0250<ESC>WDH0130V0050X0400Y0200 <ESC>Q1 <ESC>Z

(4-11)

NOTES

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Use the Print Position (V and H) commands to locate the new area for the duplicate image. Position of the new target area must not be insi de the original image. If you use the Rotate command; the V, H, X, and Y axis will be reversed. If the reference area of the target image exceeds the print area, it will not be printed.

4-19 PN: 9001096E

JOURNAL PRINTING

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

FUNCTION

FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

To print text in a line by line format on a label. By specifying this command, you automatically select Font XS with a Character Expansion of 2x2. You also establish a b ase referen ce point of H2,V2. The character pitch is 2 dots and the line gap is 16 dots. Simply issue an ASCII <CR> at the end of each text line.

<ESC>J Place immediately following <ESC>A. <ESC>A

<ESC>J WITH THE JOURNAL FEATURE YOU CAN PRINT TEXT WITHOUT USING ANY FONT COMMANDS OR POSITION COMMANDS <ESC>Q1 <ESC>Z

(4-12)

NOTES

Journal mode assumes a maximum label width. Othe rwise, you may prin t where the re is no l abel and damage your print head.

It is effective only for the current print job.

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4-20 PN: 9001096E

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

RECALL AND PRINT OF FONT & LOGO

FUNCTION FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

Prints the downloaded font or logo specified.

<ESC>RF

a = Font ID number (01 to 99) b = Print digit (1 to 9999)

n=Print data Place after <ESC>H but before <ESC>Q1. <ESC>A

<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>RF020002,826B <ESC>Q1 <ESC>Z

(4-13)

NOTES

Specify the value of Unicode for print data. When calling and printing a logo, specify Print digit: 0002, Print data: <6B82>16. Note that <826B>16 is the value of Shift JIS code of L.

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4-21 PN: 9001096E

MIRROR IMAGE

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

FUNCTION

FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

NOTES

To allow mirror image printi ng of da ta, such as on transparent labels to be applied to a g la s s or other transparent surface.

<ESC>RM Place after the label data. Label #1

<ESC>A <ESC>A1<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0050<ESC>XL0ABCDEF <ESC>RM <ESC>Q1 <ESC>Z

(4-14)

The <ESC>A1 Media defines the area to be mirrored. This command can be used with the Rotate Fixed Base Reference Point (<ESC>%) command. Note

that the reference point rotation is dependent upon the location of the <ESC>% command in the data stream.

This command should not be specified more than once in any single job. This command cannot be used with commands requiring re-editing of the print area, such as

Sequential Numbering, Real time clock or Copy Image Area. Any data outside the area defined by the Media Size (<ESC>A1) command is not mirrored the

command is treated as a command error. Any print job containing the <ESC>RM command and without any print data will be treated as a command error.

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4-22 PN: 9001096E

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

VARIABLE DATA SPECIFICATION

FUNCTION FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

Specifies variable data for small labels. Only applicable to the M10e printer. <ESC>_Daa,nn...n

a = Field number (01 to 99)

n=Variable data Place after <ESC>H and <ESC>V but before <ESC>Q. <ESC>A

<ESC>A106363060<ESC>600,1020,0,0 <ESC>_F <ESC>_N01,04<ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>L0202<ESC>XMABCD <ESC>_N02,07<ESC>V200<ESC>H200<ESC>L0202<ESC>B103200*11111* <ESC>_N03,02<ESC>V100<ESC>H400<ESC>L0202<ESC>XM99 <ESC>_D01,AAAA<ESC>_D02,*22222*<ESC>_D03,22<ESC>_Q1 <ESC>_D01,BBBB<ESC>_D02,*33333*<ESC>_D03,33<ESC>_Q2 <ESC>_D02,*44444*<ESC>_D03,44<ESC>_Q4 <ESC>Z

(4-15)

NOTES

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If Variable Data Specification <ESC>_D is omitted, the content specified under Format Specification <ESC>_N will be printed. However, if variable data is specified from Variable Data Specification <ESC>_D, it will continue to that content and printing.

4-23 PN: 9001096E

SMALL LABEL START

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

FUNCTION FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

To show the start of small label print specification. Only applicable to the M10e printer. <ESC>_F Place after <ESC>H and <ESC>V but before <ESC>Q.

<ESC>A <ESC>A106363060 <ESC>PD,600,1020,0,0 <ESC>_F <ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>L0101<ESC>XMHEADER LABEL <ESC>Q1 <ESC>_F <ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>L0202<ESC>EMABCD <ESC>V200<ESC>H200<ESC>L0202<ESC>B103200*11111* <ESC>Q6 <ESC>_F <ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>L0101<ESC>XMFOOTER LABEL <ESC>Q1 <ESC>Z

(4-16)

NOTES

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If there is a sequential number specification after <ESC>_F, the sequential nu mbers will be printed on every small label.

Small label print quantities specified under <ESC>_Q. Do not specify registration specification from <ESC>_F onward. If specified, accurate print motion may

not be conducted.

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FORMAT SPECIFICATION

FUNCTION FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

Specifies small label format. Only applicable to the M10e printer. <ESC>_N

a = Field number (01 to 99)

b = Data digit (01 to 99) Place before <ESC>H and <ESC>V. <ESC>A

<ESC>A1,06363060<ESC>PD,600,1020,0,0 <ESC>_F <ESC>_N,01,04<ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>L0202<ESC>XMABCD <ESC>_N,02,07<ESC>V200<ESC>H200<ESC>L0202<ESC>B103200*11111* <ESC>_N,03,02<ESC>V100<ESC>H400<ESC>L0202<ESC>XM22 <ESC>_D,01,AAAA<ESC>_D,02,*22222*<ESC>_D,03,22<ESC>_Q,1 <ESC>_D,01,BBBB<ESC>_D,02,*33333*<ESC>_D,03,33<ESC>Q,2 <ESC>_D,01,CCCC<ESC>_D,02,*44444*<ESC>_D,03,44<ESC>Q,4 <ESC>Z

(4-17)

NOTES

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Only 1-D barcode characters can be specified under <ESC>_N. Specify the small label print number with <ESC>_Q. Do not specify command for registration after <ESC>_N. If specified, accurate print motion might not

be conducted.

4-25 PN: 9001096E

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

LABEL PRINT QUANTITY

FUNCTION FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

Specifies the print number for small labels. Only applicable to the M10e printer. <ESC>_Q

a = Print quantity (0001 to 9999)

b = Blank label (omittable)

0: Auto new line

1-9: Blank label quantity Place before <ESC>Z. <ESC>A

<ESC>A106363060 <ESC>PD,600,1020,0,0 <ESC>_F <ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>P2<ESC>L0202<ESC>XMABCD <ESC>V200<ESC>H200<ESC>P2<ESC>L0202 <ESC>B103200*11111*<ESC>_Q,4,2 <ESC>_F <ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>P2<ESC>L0202<ESC>XMBBBB <ESC>V200<ESC>H200<ESC>P2<ESC>L0202 <ESC>B103200*22222*<ESC>_Q,2,1 <ESC>Z

(4-18)

NOTES

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The print quantity of small label can be specified under <ESC>_Q.

4-26 PN: 9001096E

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

SMALL LABEL SIZE SPECIFICATION

FUNCTION FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

Specifies parameters relative to small label size. Only applicable to the M10e printer. <ESC>PD

a = Vertical dimension (480 to 3600 dots) b = Horizontal dimension (480 to 1600 dots) c = Label size (00 to 99 dots)

d = Multiple cut labels (01 to 99) Place after the page size command. Vertical dimension: 600, horizontal dimension: 1020, label size: 0, multiple cuts: 2.

<ESC>A <ESC>A106363060 <ESC>PD,600,1020,0,2 <ESC>V100<ESC>H100<ESC>P2<ESC>L0202<ESC>XMABCD <ESC>Q2 <ESC>Z

(4-19)

NOTES

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If <ESC>PD is different from <ESC>A1, it becomes an error. The specification of <ESC>_N relates to after small labels of <ESC>PD. Specification <ESC>_D is ignored.

From <ESC>PD, horizontal column label numbers will be automatically calculated and printed.

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Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

TELEGRAPHIC MESSAGE END SPECIFICATION

FUNCTION

FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT NOTES

Specifies the telegraphic message end relative to small labels. Only applicable to the M10e printer.

<ESC>RE

a = Operates when ending

0: Discharge motion

1: Discharge motion + Cut motion Place after <ESC>A but before <ESC>Z. <ESC>A

<ESC>RE0 <ESC>Z

This command does not result in printer output.

After receiving <ESC>RE, the editing of horizontal row will be ended and will conduct feed motion. As printing may end in the middle of the ho rizontal ro w l abel due to the print quantity, the label may result in being blank.

The <ESC>RE command specifies telegraphic ending of small label at the printer driver and cannot be combined with other standard commands.

The feed motion becomes “0” when the cutter feature is not available.

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SHEET SENDING SPECIFICATION

FUNCTION

FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT NOTES

Specifies paper delivery (feed op eration) of marked u nit (eye-mark, gap) for small label. Only applicable to the M10e printer.

<ESC>RS Place after <ESC>A but before <ESC>Z. <ESC>A

<ESC>RS <ESC>Z

This command does not result in printer output.

Only used for single items. The <ESC>RS command specifies the small label sheet sending of eye-mark unit at the printer driver

and cannot be combined with other standard commands.

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TWO-COLOR PRINT RANGE SPECIFICATION

FUNCTION FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

Specifies a two-color print range. Only applicable to the CT400/410 printers. <ESC>2S

a = Head lock specification

0: Left side 1: Right side

2: Both sides b = Start vertical position (specify label vertical size in dots) c = End vertical position (specify label vertical size in dots)

Place before the quantity command. <ESC>A

<ESC>A108000832 <ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>P2<ESC>L0304<ESC>XMABCD <ESC>2S2V0001Y0600 <ESC>Q2 <ESC>Z

(4-20)

NOTES

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When <ESC>2S is used, also use the <ESC>A1 command. Two-color print range can register to 10. Print quantity will be influenced by print speed and print darkness. Barcodes printed in two-color may not be clearly read by the scanner. Use parameter “D” for print darkness <ESC>#E during two-color printing. Black color printing cannot be performed inside of the block specified under <ESC>2S. Two-color printing may not be clearly seen on the inner side of 2mm. For CT400, the center position becomes closer to the left side from 4mm (32 dots) to the print head

center.

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PRINT POSITION COMMANDS

MEDIA SIZE (DOTS)

FUNCTION FORMAT

INPUT

OUTPUT

To set the size of the media. <ESC>A1aaaabbbb

aaaa = Label Height in dots (0 to Hmax)

bbbb = Label Width in dots (0 to Vmax) Place in a separate data stream to the printer. <ESC>A

<ESC>A108000640 <ESC>Z

This command does not result in printer output. It is used to automatically adjust the offset values for the size of label being used. The sample command stream specifies a label 640 dots wide by 800 dots long in 203 DPI.

(4-21)

NOTES

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The Base Reference point is always the on the right (looking at the front of the printer) sid e of th e print head. This command adjusts the Base Reference Point to correspond with the right edge of the loaded media.

If the label size is changed, then this command must be respecified to center the p rint image on the label.

All eight variables “aaaa” and “bbbb” must be included in this command.

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MEDIA SIZE (MM)

TG308

Tag

Standard 025 to 300 032 to 080

Expansion 025 to 300 032 to 100

Label

Standard 019 to 300 025 to 080

Expansion 019 to 300 025 to 100

TG312

Tag

Standard 025 to 240 032 to 080

Expansion 025 to 240 032 to 100

Label

Standard 019 to 240 025 to 080

Expansion 019 to 240 025 to 100

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

FUNCTION FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT NOTES

Specifies the media size in millimeters. <ESC>A1aabbbccc

a = Media type: OT: Tag (Center hole tag, Side hole tag, Notched tag, I-

mark tag, Not sensor) Media type: OL: Label (I-mark label, Gap label, Not sensor)

b = Height of media in mm: See the table below.

c = Width of media in mm: See the table below.

<A>

<A1>0T060042

<Z> <A> <l1> <V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0304<XS>ABCDE <Q> <Z>

1. For specifying the media size, include the size of backing paper.

2. If the media setting on the printer side and [Media type] are not equal, a command error will occur

3. If [Media size check] in expansion setting is enabled, the validity of setting on the printer side, and the setting specified by the Media Size <A1> command will be checked. If their settings are not equal, a pitch size error will occu r.

4. If a pitch size error occurs, the data received by the printer will be cleared. Check the Media Size <A1> command again and send the print data. The Media Size <A1> command can be omitted, but this command is required when printing multiple media.

5. When the use of sensor is prohibited, this command will be valid whether you select tag or label for [Media type].

[Validity]

Model

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Media type Print area

compatibility

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Height of media in mm Width of media in mm

PRINT POSITION

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

FUNCTION

FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

The Horizontal and Vertical commands specify the top left corner of a field or label, using the current base reference point as an origin. They also establish a reference point for subsequent fields until the next horizontal and/or vertical print position command is issued.

Horizontal Position: <ESC>Haaaa Vertical Position: <ESC>Vbbbb

aaaa = Number of horizontal dots from base reference point (1 to Hmax)

bbbb = Number of vertical dots from base reference point (1 to Vmax) Place preceding any print field description of lines/boxes, fonts, bar codes, or graphics. <ESC>A

<ESC>H0025<ESC>V0050<ESC>L0303<ESC>MSATO <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0150<ESC>MSATO <ESC>Q2 <ESC>Z

(4-22)

NOTES

To expand the print length to the maximum limit, the Expanded Print L ength (<ESC>EX0) command must be used. If any part of an image is placed past maximum allowable dots across the label, that part of the image will be lost.

Leading zeroes do not have to be entered - command “V1” is equivalent to “V0001”.

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OFFSET SPECIFICATION

FUNCTION FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT NOTES

Specifies label stop position. Only applicable to the CT400/410 printers. <ESC>PO

a = Offset specification

0: Cutter motion 1: Dispenser motion 2: Tear-Off motion 3: Continuous motion

b = Offset direction

+: Forward

-: Backward

c = Offset distance (00 to 99 dots) Place after <ESC>A but before <ESC>Z. <ESC>A

<ESC>PO3+08 <ESC>Z

This command does not result in printer output.

It’s not necessary to specify <ESC>PO for normal label print. Specify this command when a proper gap is located.

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START POSITION SPECIFICATION

FUNCTION FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

Specifies the vertical print start position. Only applicable to the XL400/410e printers. <ESC>#

a = Shift direction

+: Forward

-: Backward

b = Shift distance

XL400e: 000 to 400 dots

XL410e: 000 to 600 dots Place after <ESC>A but before <ESC>Z. <ESC>A

<ESC>#+040 <ESC>Z

(4-23)

NOTES

The cut start position for tags will be shifted together with the change of start position. The <ESC># command is valid for specification of every label or tag type.

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LABEL SIZE SPECIFICATION

FUNCTION FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

Specifies label dimensions. Only applicable to the M10e printer. <ESC>RI

a = Sheet width (1500 to 3200 dots) b = Sheet length (480 to 3600 dots) c = Label width (0 to 60 dots) d = Label length (00 to 60 dots) e = Small label width (480 to 3200 dots)

f = Small label length (480 to 3600 dots) g = Label width quantity (01 to 06) h = Label length quantity (01 to 07)

Place immediately following <ESC>A. <ESC>A

<ESC>RI2196,1236,24,36,0700,0400,03,03 <ESC>A112362196 <ESC>RW02 <ESC>Z

(4-24)

NOTES

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Command <ESC>RI data becomes error when different from <ESC>A1 specification. The quantity of labels in the horizontal column will be automatically calculated and printed by <ESC>RI

command. The <ESC>RI command sets information relating to label size at the printer driver and cannot be

combined with other standard commands.

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LABEL SIZE SPECIFICATION

FUNCTION FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

Specifies the order or arrangement of small labels. Only applicable to the M10e printer. <ESC>RT

a = Print direction

0: Horizontal

1: Vertical Place immediately following <ESC>A. <ESC>A

<ESC>RT0 <ESC>RI3200,1200,00,00,1600,0600,02,02 <ESC>A!12003200 <ESC>Z

(4-25)

NOTES

Command <ESC>RT specifies label print order of small labels by the printer driver and cannot be combined with other standard commands.

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FONT COMMANDS

FONTS: S, M, U, OA, OB, XB, XL, XS, XM, XU

FUNCTION

To print text images on a label. These are eight of the built-in fonts available on the printer. All matrices include descenders.

FORMAT

Font XU: <ESC>XU Font U: <ESC>U Font XS: <ESC>XS Font S: <ESC>S Font XM: <ESC>XM Font M: <ESC>M Font OA: <ESC>OA Font OB: <ESC>OB Place preceding the data to be printed.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A <ESC>PS <ESC>H0001<ESC>V0100<ESC>L0202<ESC>XUSATO <ESC>H0001<ESC>V0175<ESC>L0202<ESC>XSSATO <ESC>H0001<ESC>V0250<ESC>L0202<ESC>XMSATO <ESC>H0001<ESC>V0325<ESC>L0101<ESC>OASATO <ESC>H0001<ESC>V0400<ESC>L0101<ESC>OBSATO <ESC>H0300<ESC>V0100<ESC>L0202<ESC>USATO <ESC>H0300<ESC>V0175<ESC>L0202<ESC>SSATO <ESC>H0300<ESC>V0250<ESC>L0202<ESC>MSATO <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

OUTPUT (4-26)

NOTES

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Characters may be enlarged through the use of the Character Expansion command and character spacing may be altered through the use of the Character Pitch command. The default is 2 dots between characters. Custom characters or fonts may also be created - refer to Custom-Designed Characters (<ESC>T) command.

It is recommended to use a spacing of 5 dots for OCR-A and 1 dot for OCR-B. The matrices for the OA and OB fonts are scaled so that they will remain a constant size according to the OCR-A a nd OCR-B specifications when printed on different resolution printers.

The proportionally spaced fonts XU, XS, XM, XL and XA can be printed with fixed spacing using the Proportional Space (<ESC>PS) command.

Refer to Appendix: Reference Tables 1 through 7 for additional information.

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SMOOTHING FONTS: WB, WL, XB, XL

FUNCTION

FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

To print text images on a label. These are the four auto-smoothing fonts available on the printer.

Font WB: <ESC>WBa Font XB: <ESC>XBa Font WL: <ESC>WLa Font XL: <ESC>XLa

a = 0: Disables auto-smoothing of font

1: Enables auto-smoothing of font (see notes below) Place preceding the data to be printed. <ESC>A

<ESC>PS <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>WB0SATO <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0185<ESC>WB1SATO <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0270<ESC>WL0SATO <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0355<ESC>WL1SATO <ESC>H0300<ESC>V0100<ESC>XB0SATO <ESC>H0300<ESC>V0185<ESC>XB1SATO <ESC>H0300<ESC>V0270<ESC>XL0SATO <ESC>H0300<ESC>V0355<ESC>XL1SATO <ESC>Q1 <ESC>Z

(4-27)

NOTES

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Auto-smoothing (when enabled) is only effective if the character expansion rate is at least (3) times in each direction.

Characters may be enlarged through the use of the Character Expansion (<ESC>L) command. Character spacing may be altered through the use of the Character Pitch (<ESC>A) command. A font must be defined for each field to be printed. There is no default font.

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FONT, RASTER

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

FUNCTION FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

To print point size characters created using font definitions. <ESC>A<ESC>RDabb,ccc,ddd,nn. . .n

a=A:Times

B: CG Triumvirate

bb = 00: Always

ccc = Horizontal size (4 - 999 dots or P02 - P99)

ddd = Vertical size (4 - 999 dots or P02 - P99)

nn..n = Data to be printed. Place within the normal command stream. <ESC>A

<ESC>V0100<ESC>H0100 <ESC>RDA00,P28,P28,CG Times <ESC>V0200<ESC>H0100 <ESC>RDB00,075,075,CG Triumvirate <ESC>Q1 <ESC>Z

(4-28)

NOTES

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The “cccc” Horizontal Size and “dddd” Horizontal Size parameters can be entered either in dots or points, but both parameters must use the same value types. If point size is used, the point size is preceded by a “P”.

Refer to Appendix: Reference Table 8 for additional information.

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FONT, VECTOR

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

FUNCTION

FORMAT

To specify printing of the unique SATO vector font. The vector font allows large characters to be printed with smooth, round edges. Each character is made of a number of vectors (or lines), and will require slightly more printer compiling time.

Specify Vector Font: <ESC>$a,b,c,d Data for Vector Font: <ESC>$=(data)

a = A: Helvetica Bold (proportional spacing)

B: Helvetica Bold (fixed spacing) b = Font width (50-999) c = Font height (50-999 dots) d = Font variation (0-9) as follows:

0: Standard

1: Standard open (outlined)

2: Gray (mesh) pattern 1

3: Gray (mesh) pattern 2

4: Gray (mesh) pattern 3

5: Standard open, shadow 1

6: Standard open, shadow 2

7: Standard mirror image

8: Italic 9 Italic open, shadow

Place immediately preceding the data to be printed.

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

NOTES

<ESC>A <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>$A,100,100,0 <ESC>$=SA TO AMERICA <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0200<ESC>$=VECTOR FONT <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0350<ESC>$A,200,300,8<ESC>$=SATO <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

(4-29)

The Pitch command can be used with Vector fonts. If the font size designation is out of the specified range, a default value of 50 is used.

The font width and height values include ascenders, descenders, and o ther space. A font must be defined for each field to be printed. There is not a default font.

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FONT: XCL, XCS

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

FUNCTION

FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT NOTES

To print text on a label. Specifies dot matrix font including descenders. Only applicable to the XL400/410e printers.

<ESC>XCL <ESC>XCS

nn...n = Print data

XCL: 48 x 36 dots

XCS: 32 x 24 dots Place immediately following the enlargement command <ESC>L. <ESC>A

<ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>P2<ESC>L0304<ESC>XCL,01234 <ESC>Q2 <ESC>Z

Prints fonts of the prescribed type.

XCL and XCS fonts allow setting of fixed Pitch with 34 types of care symbols each.

Refer to Appendix: Reference Table 9 for additional information.

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Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

EXTERNAL CHARACTER RECALL TEXT FLOW

FUNCTION

FORMAT

EXAMPLE

Specifies recall print specifications of vertical and horizontal text flow of external character registered in printer memory. Commands k1 and k2 are for vertical recall and K1 and K2 are for horizontal.

<ESC>K1, K2, k1, or k2

a = External specification mode

H: HEX character specification B: Binary code specification

I: With smoothing function (HEX code)

C: With smoothing function (binary code)

J: With highlighting function (HEX code) D: With highlighting function (binary code) K: With smoothing & highlighting function (HEX code) E: With smoothing & highlighting function (binary code)

b = JIS registration code

H, I, J, K: 9021 to 907F B, C, D, E: 9021H to 907FH

Shift JIS registration code

H, I, J, K: F040 to F09E B, C, D, E: F to F09EH

Place after <ESC>V and <ESC>H but before <ESC>Z. Example with 24 x 24 external callout specification, HEX code data of JIS

<ESC>A <ESC>T1H21

00FF . . . . . . . . . . FF00

<ESC>Z

OUTPUT NOTES

<ESC>A <ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>K1H9021 <ESC>Q2 <ESC>Z

Example with 16 x 16 external callout specification, binary code data of Shift JIS

<ESC>A <ESC>T2B<ESC>40

00FF . . . . . . . . . . FF00

<ESC>Z <ESC>A

<ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>k2B<ESC>90<ESC>40 <ESC>Q2 <ESC>Z

These commands do not result in visual printer output.

Re-register if normal printing is not conducted.

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Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

External file 16 x 16

D1 D2

D3 D4

D5 D6

D31 D32

STORE 16X16 DOTS EXTERNAL CHARACTER

FUNCTION FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

Data type = H: Hex character B: Binary code

Registration font code address <ESC>JIS H: “21” to “7F” Up to 95 registries B: 21H to 7FH Up to 95 registries <ESC>Shift JIS H: “40” to “9E” Up to 95 registries B: 40H to 9EH Up to 95 registries

External character data <ESC>A

<ESC>CC1

<ESC>T1H2100FF00FF 〜 3C0000FF

<ESC>Z

NOTES

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1. Existing data can be overwritten.

2. The Card Slot <ESC>CC command must be sent prior to this command.

3. An error may occur due to capacity shortage when this command and other commands related to registration are used at the same time. In such a case, you need to store the data on an other card or replace the card with a card of larger capacity.

4. Data will be out in the order as shown in the output illustration above.

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External file 24 x 24

D1 D2 D3

D4 D5 D6

D7 D8 D9

D70 D71 D72

STORE 24X24 DOTS EXTERNAL CHARACTER

FUNCTION FORMAT

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

Data type = H: Hex character B: Binary code

External character data <ESC>A

<ESC>CC1

<ESC>T2H2100FF00FF 〜 3C0000FF

<ESC>Q2 <ESC>Z

NOTES

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1. Existing data can be overwritten.

2. The Card Slot <ESC>CC command must be sent prior to this command.

3. An error may occur due to capacity shortage when this command and other commands related to registration are used at the same time. In such a case, you need to store the data on another card or replace the card with a card of larger capacity.

4. Data will be out in the order as shown in the Output illustration above.

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BARCODE COMMANDS

BAR CODES

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

FUNCTION FORMAT

To print bar code images on a label. 2:5 narrow/wide ratio: <ESC>BDabbcccn...n 1:3 narrow/wide bar ratio: <ESC>Babbcccdn...n

1:2 narrow/wide bar ratio: <ESC>Dabbcccdn...n

a = 0: Codabar

1: Code 39 2: Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2/5) 3: UPC-A / EAN-13 4: EAN-8 5: Industrial 2 of 5 6: Matrix 2 of 5 7: reserved 8: reserved 9: reserved A: MSI B: reserved C: Code 93 D: reserved E: UPC-E F: Bookland G: Code 128 I: SSCC/UCC128

bb = Number of dots (01-12) for narrow bar and narrow space

ccc = Bar height in dots (001-999)

d = SSCC/UCC128 only. Not used for other bar code types

0: No human readable text 1: Human readable at top 2: Human readable at bottom

Place immediately preceding the data to be encoded.

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BAR CODES

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

EXAMPLE

Note: Carriage Returns and Line Feeds have been added to the command listing for clarity and should not be included in the actual data stream.

<ESC>A <ESC>H0025<ESC>V0025<ESC>B103100*CODE 39* <ESC>H0155<ESC>V0130<ESC>XS*CODE 39* <ESC>H0025<ESC>V0200<ESC>BD20210045676567 <ESC>H0075<ESC>V0310<ESC>XM45676567 <ESC>H0025<ESC>V0375<ESC>BD30215001234567890 <ESC>H0025<ESC>V0600<ESC>BD50210012345 <ESC>H0175<ESC>V0710<ESC>XS12345 <ESC>H0025<ESC>V0775<ESC>BD60210012345 <ESC>H0105<ESC>V0885<ESC>XS12345 <ESC>H0025<ESC>V0950<ESC>BA03100123455 <ESC>H0095<ESC>V1060<ESC>XS12345 <ESC>H0025<ESC>V1125<ESC>BC03100081234ABCD <ESC>H0080<ESC>V1240<ESC>XS1234ABCD <ESC>H0525<ESC>V0025<ESC>B002100A12345B <ESC>H0565<ESC>V0135<ESC>XS12345 <ESC>H0475<ESC>V0200<ESC>BD303100123456789012 <ESC>H0525<ESC>V0375<ESC>BD4031001234567 <ESC>H0525<ESC>V0550<ESC>DE03100123456 <ESC>H0500<ESC>V0600<ESC>OB0<ESC>H0533<ESC>V0655<ESC>OB123456 <ESC>H0350<ESC>V0725<ESC>D30315009827721123 <ESC>L0101<ESC>H0320<ESC>V0800<ESC>OB0 <ESC>H0365<ESC>V0878<ESC>OB98277<ESC>H0505<ESC>V0878<ESC>OB21123 <ESC>H0665<ESC>V0760<ESC>BF0313021826 <ESC>H0680<ESC>V0730<ESC>OB21826 <ESC>H0425<ESC>V1125<ESC>D30315000633895260 <ESC>L0101<ESC>H0395<ESC>V1200<ESC>OB0 <ESC>H0440<ESC>V1278<ESC>OB06338<ESC>H0580<ESC>V1278<ESC>OB95260 <ESC>H0730<ESC>V1155<ESC>BF0314024<ESC>H0745<ESC>V1125<ESC>OB24 <ESC>H0325<ESC>V0950<ESC>BG03100>GAB>D789>C123456 <ESC>H0435<ESC>V1055<ESC>XSAB789123456<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

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BAR CODES

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes

OUTPUT

Without Incrementing:

<ESC>A<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100 <ESC>BI104150101234567000000001 <ESC>Q2<ESC>Z

(4-31a)

With Incrementing:

<ESC>A<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100 <ESC>F001+001<ESC>BI104150101234567000000001 <ESC>Q2<ESC>Z

(4-31b)

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