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PROGRAMMING MANUAL

SATO RISC PRINTERS

CL408/412, CL608/612 (VA), XL400/410,

M8400RV, M8459S, M8460S, M8485S, M8490S

SATO Europe GmbH Im Hülsenfeld 13 40721 Hilden Germany

Tel.:+49 (0)2103 9592-0 Fax.:+49 (0)2103 55322

Issued June 1999

1. Introduction .................................................................................... 7

1.1 The SATO RISC Programming Language .......................... 8

1.3 Selecting Protocol Control Codes ....................................... 8

1.4 Using Basic ......................................................................... 9

1.5 Printing with the Parallel Port ........................................... 10

1.6 Printing with the RS232 Port .............................................11

1.7 The Print Area .................................................................. 12

1.8 First Method: Using Base Reference Point ...................... 16

1.9 Second Method: Using Horizontal Offset Position ............ 16

2. Command Codes ......................................................................... 21

Bar Codes .................................................................................... 22

Bar Codes, Expansion ................................................................. 27

Bar Codes, Variable Ratio ........................................................... 28

Base Reference Point .................................................................. 30

Characters, Custom-Designed .................................................... 32

Character Expansion ................................................................... 34

Character, Fixed Spacing ............................................................ 36

Character Pitch ............................................................................ 37

Character, Proportional Spacing .................................................. 39

Clear Print Job(s) & Memory ....................................................... 40

Continuous Forms Printing .......................................................... 41

Copy Image Area ......................................................................... 42

Cutter Command ......................................................................... 44

Fonts U, S, M, OA, OB, XU, XS & XM ......................................... 45

Font, Vector ................................................................................. 47

Fonts WB, WL, XB & XL .............................................................. 49

Form Feed ................................................................................... 51

Form Overlay, Recall ................................................................... 52

Form Overlay, Store ..................................................................... 53

Graphics, Custom ........................................................................ 54

Graphics, PCX ............................................................................. 56

Job ID Store ................................................................................. 57

Journal Print ................................................................................. 58

Lines and Boxes .......................................................................... 59

Line Feed ..................................................................................... 61

Mirror Image

(From Firmware Version1E2050, 1E3002 for 6xxVA) .................. 63

Off-Line/Pause .............................................................................72

Postnet ......................................................................................... 73

Print Darkness ............................................................................. 74

Print Length, Expanded ...............................................................75

Print Position ................................................................................ 76

Print Quantity ............................................................................... 78

Print Speed .................................................................................. 79

Repeat Label ................................................................................81

Replace Data (Partial Edit) .......................................................... 82

Reverse Image .............................................................................84

Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point ............................................86

Rotate, Moving Base Reference Point .........................................88

Sequential Numbering ................................................................. 90

Start/Stop Label ............................................................................ 92

Calendar Option Commands ....................................................... 93

Calendar Increment ..................................................................... 94

Calendar Print .............................................................................. 96

Calendar Set ................................................................................98

Memory Card Option Commands ................................................99

Memory Card Function

Clear Card Memory ........................................................ 100

Expand Memory Area .....................................................101

Fonts, TrueType Recall ................................................... 102

Fonts, TrueType Store ....................................................103

Format/Field Recall ......................................................... 104

Format/Field Store .......................................................... 105

Graphics, Custom Recall ................................................ 107

Graphics, Custom Store .................................................. 109

Graphics, PCX Recall ......................................................111

Graphics, PCX Store ...................................................... 112

Initialize ........................................................................... 113

Slot Select ....................................................................... 114

Status .............................................................................. 115

Custom Protocol Command Codes Download ...........................117

3. Command Code Quick Reference ..............................................119

3.1 Instruction ........................................................................119

3.2 Calendar Option Commands .......................................... 129

3.3 Memory Card Option Commands ................................... 130

4. Bar Code Specifications ............................................................ 133

Codabar ..................................................................................... 134

Code 39 ..................................................................................... 135

Interleaved Two of Five (I 2/5) ................................................... 136

UPC-A/EAN-13 .......................................................................... 137

EAN-8 ........................................................................................ 139

Industrial Two of Five ................................................................. 140

Matrix Two of Five ...................................................................... 141

Code 128 ................................................................................... 142

MSI ......................................................................................... 145

Code 93 ..................................................................................... 146

UPC-E ........................................................................................ 147

Bookland (UPC/EAN Supplements) .......................................... 148

UCC-128 .................................................................................... 149

Postnet ....................................................................................... 151

Two-Dimensional Bar Codes

Data Matrix, Data Format ............................................... 152

Data Matrix, Print Data ................................................... 154

Data Matrix, Sequential Numbering ................................ 155

Maxicode Vers. 3 ............................................................ 157

PDF417 .......................................................................... 158

QR Code (Optional Special Firmware) ........................... 160

5. Interface Specifications .............................................................. 169

5.1 Overview ......................................................................... 169

5.2 Interface Types ............................................................... 169

5.3 The Receive Buffer ......................................................... 170

5.4 RS232C Serial Interface ................................................. 171

5.5 Centronics Parallel Interface .......................................... 179

5.6 I/F Connector .................................................................. 180

6. Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 187

6.1 Overview ......................................................................... 187

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6.2 Initial Checklist ................................................................ 188

6.3 Troubleshooting the Centronics (Parallel) Interface ....... 188

6.4 Troubleshooting the RS232C (Serial) Interface ..............190

6.5 Error Signals M8400RV and M84S Series Printers

(Some procedures are not NA for M-8459S) .................. 191

6.6 Error Signals CL408/412 ................................................ 192

6.7 Error Signals CL608/612 (VA) ........................................ 193

6.8 Error Signals XL400/410 ................................................. 194

7. Custom Protocol Command Codes ........................................... 197

7.1 Description ...................................................................... 197

7.2 Download Command Structure .......................................198

7.3 Download Procedure ......................................................199

8. Custom Characters And Graphics ............................................. 201

8.1 Custom-designed Character Example ............................ 201

8.2 PCX Graphics Example .................................................. 211

Programming Manual 1. Introduction

1. Introduction

This manual presents the commands that are used with the SATO RISC Printers to produce labels with logos, bar codes and alphanumeric data. All of the RISC commands use the same syntax. Some commands reference a physical point on the label using horizontal and vertical dot reference numbers. The allowable range for these references is dependent upon the particular printer to accomodate different print widths and resolutions. These differences are noted in tables under the commands affected.

Introduction

Command Codes

Command Codes Quick Reference

Command Codes Specifications

Interface Specification

Troubleshooting

Custom Protocol Command Codes

Custom Characters And Graphics

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1.1 The SATO RISC Programming Language

A programming language for a printer is a familiar concept to most programmers.Itisagroup of commands that are designedto use the internal intelligence of the printer. The commands, which are referred to as RISC Command Codes, contain non-printable ASCII characters (such as <STX>, <ETX>, <ESC>) and printable characters. These commands mustbe assembled into anorganizedblockofcode to besent 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 SATO RISC printer.

The command codes used by the SATO RISC Printers 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

theprintspeedto3.” <ESC> {Command} {Parameter} {Data}

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

1.3 Selecting Protocol Control Codes

Protocol codes are the special control characters that prepare the printer to receiveinstructions. Forexample, the <ESC> character tells theprinter 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 setis 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 characterscannotbe sent from the host. This manual uses the Standard Protocol Control codes for all of the examples. Alternately,the user maydefine and download a set of custom Protocol Control Codes.

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The Protocol Control codes are selected by a DIP switch DSW2-7 (Refer to the Operation Manual,).

Control Character

STX 02 Hex 7B Hex = { Start of Data ETX 03 Hex 7D Hex = } End of Data ESC 1B Hex 5E Hex = ^ Command Code to follow

NULL 7E Hex 7E Hex = ~ Cutter Command

ENQ 05 Hex 40 Hex = @ Get printer status, Bi-Com

CAN 18 Hex 21 Hex = ! Cancel print job, Bi-Com

Standard DSW2-7 OFF

NonStandard DSW2-7 ON

Description

mode

1.4 Using Basic

It may be useful to test your printer using a BASIC program on a PC. You may also write your actual production programs in BASIC. Whatever the reason, if you will be working in BASIC, some of the following hints may help you get started:

1. Set the WIDTH of the output device to 255 characters to avoid auto-

matically 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 one line and do not contain any <CR> and/or <LF> characters. If these characters are needed, they are explicitly noted by the inclusion of <CR> and <LF> notations.

2. If you are using the printer’s RS232 interface, it is necessary to set the

COM port on the PC such that the CTS and DSR signals will be ignored. Send your OPEN “COM” statement in the following way: OPEN “COM1:9600,E,8,1,CS,DS” AS #1

3. This sets the RS232 communication parameters of the host PC’s

COM1 port for 9600 baud, Even parity, 8 Data bits, 1 Stop bit and directing the port to ignore the CTS and DSR control signals.

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4. You may want to minimize keystrokes and program size by assigning

the <ESC> character to a string variable since this character is used quite often.

The following two examples in BASIC show a typical example using these hints. Both of these examples use the Standard Protocol codes.

1.5 Printing with the Parallel Port

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 thedata “SATO” to be to

be placed 400 dots horizontally and 100 dots vertically on the label 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

command has been sent. The printer can now create and print the job.

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1.6 Printing with the RS232 Port

10 E$=CHR$(27) Sets the “E$” string as an

<ESC> character.

20 OPEN “COM1:9600,N,8,1,CS,DS”AS #1; Opens the COM1 port for out-

put and sets the parameters as 9600 baud, No parity, 8 Data bits, 1 Stop bit and instructs the porttoignoretheCTSand DSR control signals.

30 PRINT #1,CHR$ (2); Sends an <STX> (ASCII Code

a decimal “2”) to the printer instructing i t to prepare to receive a message.

50 PRINT #1,E$;"A"; Sends an “<ESC>A” command

codetoPrint Port #1openedby 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”; Tells the printer that the last

command has been sent. The printer can now create and print the job.

70 PRINT #1,CHR$ (3); Sends an <ETX> (ASCII Code

decimal“3”) totheprintertelling it that this is the end of the message.

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1.7 The Print Area

The maximum print area for the various RISC printers are listed in the table on the next pages. Most of your label applications will not require tags/labels that fill the entire print area, therefore it is important to understand how to work with labels that do not use the entire print area. The goal is to help you avoid printing where no label exists, which may lead to print head damage, not to mention frustration when you cannot see the printed output..

Max print width Max print width

Label

50 x 75mm

OEM right-hand and

desktop printer

Max print length

Label feed direction

Base reference point

OEM left-hand

printer

Label

50 x 75mm

The diagram above illustrates the maximum print area and a sample 50mm wide by 75mm long label placed within this area. As can be seen, your label will be oriented against the inside left edge of the printer as viewed from the front of the printer.The base reference point is located at theH1, V1 position of theprint area in the normal print orientation (no rotation)

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Print Area for CL Printers.

CL 408 CL 412 CL 608 (VA) CL 612 (VA)

Resolution 203 dpi

8 dot/mm

Max print

width

832 dots

4.1 in.

104 mm

Max label

width

Standard

print length

5.0 in.

128 mm

1424 dots

7.0 in.

178 mm

Expanded

print length

using

2848 dots

14.0 in.

356 mm

<ESC>AX

Expanded print length with memory card

128 Kb 1257 dots

6.2 in.

157 mm

512 Kb 5038 dots

24.8 in.

629 mm

305 dpi

12 dot/mm

1248 dots

4.1 in.

104 mm

5.0 in.

128 mm

2136 dots

7.0 in.

178 mm

4272 dots

14.0 in.

356 mm

838 dots

2.7 in.

69 mm

3359 dots

10.9 in.

278 mm

203 dpi

8 dot/mm

1216 dots

6.0 in.

152 mm

7.0 in.

178 mm

1424 dots

7.0 in.

178 mm

2848 dots

14.0 in.

356 mm

860 dots

4.2 in.

107 mm

3447 dots

16.9 in.

430 mm

305 dpi

12 dot/mm

1984 dots

6.5 in.

165 mm

7.0 in.

178 mm

2136 dots

7.0 in.

178 mm

4272 dots

14.0 in.

356 mm

528 dots

1.7 in.

44 mm

2113 dots

6.9 in.

176 mm

1Mb

2Mb

9999 dots

49.2 in.

1249 mm

9999 dots

49.2 in.

1249 mm

6720 dos

22.0 in.

560 mm

9999 dots

32.8 in.

833 mm

6896 dots

33.9 in.

862 mm

9999 dots

49.2 in.

1249 mm

4227 dots

13.6 in.

352 mm

8455 dots

27.7 in.

704 mm

1.) When a memory card is used to expand the print length, the card capacity is used instead, not in addition to, the internal memory.

2.) Limited by the digits in the command field.

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Print Area for S-Type Printers

M8485S M4890S M8460S M8459S

Resolution 203 dpi

8 dot/mm

Max print

width

1024 dots

5.0 in.

128 mm

Max label

width

Standard

print length

5.2 in.

134 mm

1424 dots

7.0 in.

178 mm

Expanded

print length

using

2848 dots

14.0 in.

356 mm

<ESC>AX

Expanded print length with memory card

128 Kb 1022 dots

5.0 in.

127 mm

512 Kb 4094 dots

20.1 in.

511 mm

305 dpi

12 dot/mm

1344 dots

4.4 in.

112 mm

5.2 in.

134 mm

2136 dots

7.0 in.

178 mm

4272 dots

14.0 in.

356 mm

778 dots

2.5 in.

64 mm

3119 dots

10.1 in.

259 mm

203 dpi

8 dot/mm

1216 dots

6.0 in.

152 mm

6.4 in.

165 mm

1424 dots

7.0 in.

178 mm

2848 dots

14.0 in.

356 mm

860 dots

4.2 in.

107 mm

3447 dots

16.9 in.

430 mm

203 dpi

8 dot/mm

896 dots

4.4 in.

112 mm

5.2 in.

134 mm

1424 dots

7.0 in.

178 mm

2848 dots

14.0 in.

356 mm

1186 dots

5.7 in.

146 mm

4678 dots

23.0 in.

584 mm

1Mb

2Mb

8190 dots

40.3 in.

1023 mm

9999 dots

49.2 in.

1249 mm

6240 dos

20.4 in.

520 mm

9999 dots

32.8 in.

833 mm

6896 dots

33.9 in.

862 mm

9999 dots

49.2 in.

1249 mm

9360 dots

46.0 in.

1170 mm

9999 dots

49.2 in.

1249 mm

1.) When a memory card is used to expand the print length, the card capacity is used instead, not in addition to, the internal memory.

2.) Limited by the digits in the command field.

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PrintAreaforXLandRVprinters

XL 400 XL410 M8400RV

Resolution 203 dpi

8 dot/mm

Max print

width

800 dots

3.9 in.

100 mm

Max label

width

Standard

print length

4.0 in.

102 mm

1920 dots

9.4 in.

240 mm

Expanded

print length

using

<ESC>AX

Expanded print length with memory card

128 Kb 1168 dots

6.2 in.

146 mm

512 Kb 4768 dots

24.8 in.

596 mm

305 dpi

12 dot/mm

1200 dots

3.9 in.

100 mm

4.0 in.

102 mm

1920 dots

9.4 in.

240 mm

743 dots

6.2 in.

62 mm

2977 dots

24.8 in.

248 mm

203 dpi

8 dot/mm

832 dots

4.1 in.

104 mm

5.0 in.

128 mm

1424 dots

7.0 in.

178 mm

2848 dots

14.0 in.

356 mm

1257 dots

6.2 in.

157 mm

5038 dots

24.8 in.

629 mm

1Mb

2Mb

9360 dots

49.2 in.

1170 mm

9999 dots

49.2 in.

1249 mm

5956 dos

49.2 in.

496 mm

9999 dots

32.8 in.

833 mm

9999 dots

49.2 in.

1249 mm

9999 dots

49.2 in.

1249 mm

1.) When a memory card is used to expand the print length, the card capacity is

used instead, not in addition to, the internal memory.

2.) Limited by the digits in the command field.

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There are two methods available to make sure your printed output will appear correctly on your label. They are as follows:

1.8 First Method: Using Base Reference Point

Send the Base Reference Point command as part of your data to the printer to set a new base reference point for your label. Calculate the distance (in dots) from the normal base reference point to the closest edge of the label. Issue the Base Reference Point command <ESC>A3 after the Start command in your data stream.

Input: <ESC>A

<ESC>A3HnnnnV0001. . . . . .

nnnn: New horizontal Base Reference Point Formula nnnn = (Max print width[mm] - Label width [mm]) x Print head

density [dots/mm] Example CL612 printer with 50mm wide label

Max. print width: 165mm

Print head density:12 dots/mm

nnnn = (165mm - 50mm) x 12 dots/mm

nnnn= 1380 dots

For the above escape sequence this results in

<ESC>A3H1380V0001

Note:

1. This operation resets the reference point for all the following

data in the non-volatile RAM

2. The <ESC>A3 Base Reference Point command can also shift the

reference point in the negative direction, towards the outside edge of the label.

3. This calculation is not necessary for OEM left-hand printers.

1.9 Second Method: Using Horizontal Offset Position

Use the normal base reference point from the print area and use the horizontal position for each field to properly locate it on the label. Calculate the distance (in dots) from the normal base reference point to the closest edge of the label.

Each <ESC>H command would have the value “nnnn" (see above example) added to it to correctly position each field.

>ESC>H position + nnnn For CL612: <ESC>H position +1380

Note: This calculation is not necessary for OEM left-hand

printers.

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On the following 2pages, the methods aboveare described witha sample tag/label output. These samples reflect how the printed information would appear on a 128mm wide label. If you want to test any of the sample tag/ label outputs and are using tags/labels less than 128mm in width, we suggest that you add the Base Reference Point command to the data stream in order for the images to print on your tags/labels.

Warning You must be careful not to print off the tag/label sur-

faceas thetag/label providesa heat sink for the print head elements. Doing so will cause irreparable damage to the head. This damage is not covered under the print head warranty. The addition of the base reference point command to the sample data stream may help to adjust the print for your tags/labels. See the following two examples or refer to the base reference point command description.

For example, the following illustrates a sample data stream for a CL612 printer and the resulting label assuming a 70mm wide label:

CL612 CL612

Label

100mm

If you are using a 70mm wide tag/label, the entire image may not appear on your tag/label. By adding the following Base Reference Point command to the second line of the data stream, the base reference point will be changed, causing the image to be shifted over toward the inside of the printer where it can be printed on the narrower label.

Label 70mm

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Example for first Method, using base reference point

Calculation: nnnn = (165mm - 70mm) x 12 dot/mm = 1140

<ESC>A <ESC>A3H1140V0001 <ESC>H0070<ESC>V0100<ESC>L0202<ESC>XL0SATO <ESC>H0050<ESC>V0200<ESC>B103100*SATO* <ESC>H0170<ESC>V0310<ESC>L0101<ESC>XSSATO <ESC Q1 <ESC>Z

Example for second Method, horizontal position offset

<ESC>A <ESC>H1210<ESC>V0100<ESC>L0202<ESC>XL0SATO <ESC>H1190<ESC>V0200<ESC>B103100*SATO* <ESC>H1310<ESC>V0310<ESC>L0101<ESC>XSSATO <ESC Q1 <ESC>Z

70mm

Label feed direction

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70mm95mm

Label feed direction

165mm

The image is moved horizontally to the right 95mm (1140 dots) so that it canbeprintedona70mmwidelabel.

For more information, see the Base Reference Point command description.

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2. Command Codes

This section contains all the RISC printer Command Codes. The commands must be sent to the printer in an organized fashion in order for the label(s) to print.

The objective of thischapter is to explain the different commands and provide examples of their usage, as well as to provide a detailed reference for programming the printers.

Each command begins on a separate page with its own heading. A uniform layoutis used to help you find keyinformation about each command. Foreach Command Code in this section, there will bea sample data input stream to the printer and the expected print output. By studying the examples, you can learn how to use the particular command within a whole block of printer code. Pay particular attention to the “Special Note” with each command to learn other important information.

The subject commands are highlighted in bold letters in the Reference Sheets. There are two parts of most, but not all, commands. The first is the command character which immediately follows the <ESC> code.Itis always an upper case alpha or a special character (such as an “&” or a “%”). It is never a lower case alpha character. If the command requires additional variable information, it is represented by a group of lower case alpha characters immediately following the command character. For example, if an aaaabb is listed following the basic command, the printer will look for six characters immediately following the command. The first four would represent the value of aaaa andthenexttwothevalueofbb.

The maximum number of characters defined in a parameter is represented by the number of characters shownin the command structure. For example,a command followed by an aaaa canhaveuptofourcharacters. In general, commands with only one parameter following the command can be entered without the leading zeroes. However, certain commands require the exact number of matching characters. A command with two parameterslistedfollowingthe commandcodewithout acomma delimiter, such as aaaabbbb require the exact number of digits to be entered. If the value of aaaa is“800”and the value ofbbbb is “300”, then theparameters must be entered as “08000300”. It is recommended that you make it a practice to always enter leading zeros to prevent any mistakes.

Note: These examples assume the use of the Standard Protocol

CommandCodes anda parallelinterface. The labels forall printers will be similar, but, because of different resolutions and print widths may be larger or scaled differently.

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Bar Codes

Command Structure:

1:3 narrow/widebar ratio <ESC>Babbcccd 2:5 narrow/wideratio <ESC>BDabbcccd 1:2 narrow/widebar ratio <ESC>Dabbcccd a: Bar Code Symbol

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: UCC 128

bb: Number of dots (01-12) for narrow bar and narrow spa-

ccc: Bar height in dots (001-600) d: UCC 128 only. Not used for other bar code types

0 No human readable text 1 Human readable at top

2 Human readable at bottom Example: <ESC>BD103200 Placement: Immediately preceding data to be encoded Default: None

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Function:

To print bar code images on a label. With this command, there are 13 standard bar code symbologies available to be printed and three two dimensional symbols. Each of the bar codes are unique, and it is important to know the differences.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>H0050<ESC>V0025<ESC>B103100*CODE 39* <ESC>H0230<ESC>V0130<ESC>XS*CODE 39* <ESC>H0050<ESC>V0175<ESC>BD20310045676567 <ESC>H0215<ESC>V0285<ESC>XM45676567 <ESC>H050<ESC>V0325<ESC>BD30215001234567890 <ESC>H050<ESC>V0525<ESC>BD50310012345 <ESC>H0250<ESC>V0635<ESC>XS12345 <ESC>H050<ESC>V0675<ESC>BD60310012345 <ESC>H0230<ESC>V0785<ESC>XS12345 <ESC>H050<ESC>V0825<ESC>BA03100123455 <ESC>H0170<ESC>V935<ESC>XS12345 <ESC>H050<ESC>V980<ESC>BC03100081234ABCD <ESC>H0155<ESC>V1095<ESC>XS1234ABCD <ESC>H050<ESC>V1130<ESC>B002100A12345B <ESC>H090<ESC>V1240<ESC>XS12345 <ESC>H0530<ESC>V0025<ESC>BD303100123456789012 <ESC>H0590<ESC>V0525<ESC>BD4031001234567 <ESC>H0575<ESC>V175<ESC>DE03100123456 <ESC>H0550<ESC>V0225<ESC>OB0 <ESC>H0583<ESC>V0280<ESC>OB123456 <ESC>H0325<ESC>V0325<ESC>D30315009827721123 <ESC>L0101<ESC>H0295<ESC>V0400<ESC>OB0 <ESC>H0340<ESC>V0478<ESC>OB98277 <ESC>H0480<ESC>V0478<ESC>OB21123 <ESC>H630<ESC>V0365<ESC>BF0313021826 <ESC>H645<ESC>V0335<ESC>OB21826 <ESC>H0450<ESC>V0675<ESC>D30315000633895260 <ESC>L0101<ESC>H0415<ESC>V0750<ESC>OB0 <ESC>H0465<ESC>V0828<ESC>OB06338

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<ESC>H0605<ESC>V0828<ESC>OB95260 <ESC>H0755<ESC>V0705<ESC>BF0314024 <ESC>H0770<ESC>V0675<ESC>OB24 <ESC>H0450<ESC>V0980<ESC>BG03100>GAB>B789>C123456 <ESC>H0560<ESC>V1085<ESC>XS AB789123456 <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Note: Carriage Returns and Line Feeds have been added to the

Output:

command listing for clarity and should not be included in the actual data stream

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UCC-128 without Incrementing Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>BI07150101234567000000001 <ESC>Q2<ESC>Z

Output:

UCC-128 with Incrementing Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>F001+001<ESC>BI0715010123456

7000000001 <ESC>Q2<ESC>Z

Output:

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Note:

1. UPC and EAN bar codes are not affected by the different types of narrow to wide ratios. Instead, the <ESC>D command adds descender bars to these codes where needed to meet UPC specifications. The <ESC>BD command puts decender bars and human readable text below the symbol.

2. The Code 128, UCC 128, MSI, and Code 93 bar codes are not affected by the narrow to wide ratios.

3. The Codabar, Co de 39, Industrial 2 of 5, and Matrix 2 of 5 bar codes are affected by the Character Pitch command. This command must be placed before the Bar Code command.

4. Because of their unique characteristics, two-dimensional symbols are covered separately.

5. For U CC128, the FNC1 code is automatically inserted and the Mod 10 and Mod 103 check digits are automatically calculated.

6. For the MSI bar code, the check digit is not automatically calculated.

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Bar Codes, Expansion

Command Structure:

<ESC>BWaabbb aa: Expansion factor by which the width of all bars and spa-

ces will be increased (01-12) bbb: Bar height by dot (004-600 dots) Example: <ESC>BW02100 Placement: Immediately follows the <ESC>BT command and pre-

cedes data to be encoded. Default: None

Function:

Thiscommand works together with the <ESC>BT command tospecify an expansion factor and the bar code height for the particular symbol being printed.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>H0050<ESC>V0200<ESC>BD103100*M8400RV* <ESC>H0050<ESC>V0050<ESC>BT001030103<ESC>BW03100123456 <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

Note:

1. Thiscommand mustbe preceded by theVariableRatioBar Codes <ESC>BT command.

2. The following bar codes will be affected by the Character Pitch command: Codabar, Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5.

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Bar Codes, Variable Ratio

Command Structure

<ESC>BTabbccddee a: Bar Code Symbol

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)

Example: <ESC>BT101030103 Placement: Following print position commands and preceding

<ESC>BW

Default: Current setting

Function:

To print a bar code with a ratio other than those specified through the standard bar code commands (B,BD, and D). This is done through individual control of each of the bar code elements (bars, spaces) as shown above. Remember that this command only applies to the five bar code types shown.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>H0050<ESC>V0200<ESC>BD104100*M8400RV* <ESC>H0050<ESC>V0050<ESC>BT001030103<ESC>BW03100123456 <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

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Note:

1. This command must be immediately followed by the <ESC>BW Bar Code Expansion command.

2. You may use only one variable ratio bar code per label.

3. If the data specified in this command is incorrect, the command is ignored and the ratio used will be based on the previous setting.

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Base Reference Point

Command Structure:

<ESC>A3H-aaaaVbbbb

-: This character is optional. When present, it specifies that the horizontal offset is in the negative direction. If it is left out the offset direction is positive.

aaaa: Horizontal Print Offset (see Note 5 for field range) bbbb: Vertical Print Offset (see Note 5 for field range)

Example: <ESC>A3H100V0050 Placement: Preceding all images that are based on the new base

reference point

Default: Current V and H offset setting in the printer configurati-

Function:

Toestablisha new basereferencepoint for thecurrentlabel.The base reference point is the top left corner or “origin” from where all print position commands are based.

This command may be very helpful when using labels less than four inches wide to place images on the printable label surface. It may also be used to move images past preprinted fields on a label.

Input:

<ESC>A<ESC>L0202 <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0025<ESC>XMNORMAL REFERENCE POINT <ESC>A3H0300V0075 <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0050<ESC>XMNEW REFERENCE POINT <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

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Note:

1. Useof this command will setthe Vertical/Horizontal Offsetsetting of the printer configuration until a new Base Reference Point command is issued or the setting is changed from the operator panel.

2. This command may be used more than once in a print job.

3. An alternative to using this command is to make change s to your current Horizontal and Vertical Print Position commands. Example: Let’s say the current base reference point is H=1, V=1 and you wish to move all the fields on your label downward vertically by 150 dots. You could either (1) add the Base Reference Point command or (2) change all the vertical position commands by an additional 150 dots.

4. For a more detailed example of the Base Reference Point command, see “Print Area” in this section.

5. The allowable field ranges for this command are:

CL 408 CL 412 CL 608 (VA) CL 612 (VA)

Horizontal aaaa

Vertical bbbb

-0832 to 0832 -1248 to 1248 -1216 to 1216 -1984 to 1984

0001 to 1424 0001 to 2136 0001 to 1424 0001 to 2136

M8485S M8490S M8460S M8459S

Horizontal aaaa

Vertical bbbb

-1248 to 1248 -1344 to 1344 -1216 to 1216 -0896 to 0896

0001 to 1424 0001 to 2136 0001 to 1424 0001 to 2136

XL 400 XL 410 M8400RV

Horizontal aaaa

Vertical bbbb

-0800 to 0800 -1200 to 1200 -0832 to 0832

0001 to 1920 0001 to 1920 0001 to 1920

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Characters, Custom-Designed

Command Structure:

Store Command <ESC>Tabcc Recall command <ESC>Kab90cc a: Matrix size

1: 16x16 matrix 2: 24x24 matrix

b: Specifies the character encoding method for the data

stream H: Hexadecimal characters B: Binary characters

cc: Memory location to store/recall the character. Valid

memory locations are 21 to 52 (countingin Hex) or “!”

to “R” in Binary {data} Data to describe the character Example: <ESC>T1H3F

<ESC>K1H903F Placement: The Store command is typically sent in its own data st-

reamtothe printer,betweentheStart/Stopcommands.

The Recall command is sent in a secondary data st-

ream to print the character,and follows any necessary

position or size commands. Default: None

Function:

To allow for the creation, storage, and printing of custom characters, such as special fonts or logos. Up to 50 individual characters may be stored in the custom character volatile memory.

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Input:

<ESC>T1H3F 0100038007C00FE01FF03FF87FFCFFFE07C007C007C007C007C00

7C007C007C0 <ESC>Z <ESC>A <ESC>H150<ESC>V100<ESC>L0505<ESC>K1H903F

W2434SH

Output:

Note:

1. When printing the custom character using the Recall command, the character is affected by the following commands:

2. Character Expansion

3. Character Pitch

4. Line Feed

5. Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point

6. Rotate, Moving Base Reference Point

7. The characters are stored in volatile memory and must be reloaded if the printer power is lost.

8. Do not use ASCII <CR> or <LF> characters (carriage returnor line feed)as linedelimiters withinthe graphic data or the actual image will not be printed as specified.

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Character Expansion

Command Structure:

<ESC>Laabb

aa: Multiple to expand horizontally (01-12) bb: Multiple to expand vertically (01-12)

Example: <ESC>L0305 Placement: Preceding the data to be expanded Default: <ESC>L0101

Function:

Toexpand characters independentlyin boththe horizontal and vertical directions. The command allows you to enlarge the base size of each font (except the vector font) up to 12 times in either direction. Expanded characters are typically used for added emphasis or for long distance readability.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>A<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>XMM-8400RV <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0200<ESC>L0402<ESC>XMM-8400RV <ESC>H0100<ESC> V0300<ESC>L0204<ESC>XMM-8400RV <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

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Note:

1. This command will expand the following fonts: Fonts U, S, M, XU, XS, XM, OA & OB and fonts WB, WL, X B and XL.

2. This command will also affect the following commands: Character Pitch Characters, Custom-Designed

3. The Character Expansion value is in effect for the current print job until a new expansion command is specified.

4. The Line and Box command, if used within the data stream, may return all subsequentext to the default expansion of 1x1. Therefore, either send the Character Expansion command before all printed data, or send Line and Box commands last, preceding the <ESC>Q Quantity command.

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Character, Fixed Spacing

Command Structure:

<ESC>PR Example: See Above Placement: Preceding the data Default: The default is Proportional Spacing.

Function:

To reset proportional spacing and place the printer to fixed spacing.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>H0025<ESC>V0050<ESC>PS <ESC>L0202<ESC>XMPROPORTIONAL SPACING <ESC>H0025<ESC>V0130<ESC>PR <ESC>L0202<ESC>XMFIXED SPACING <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

Note:

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

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

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Character Pitch

Command Structure:

<ESC>Paa aa: Number of dots between characters (00-99) Example: <ESC>P03 Placement: Preceding the text to be printed Default: <ESC>P02

Funktion:

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.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>H0025<ESC>V0025<ESC>L0202<ESC>XB1M-8400RV <ESC>H0025<ESC>V0125<ESC>L0 202<ESC>P20<ESC>XB1M-

8400RV <ESC>H0025<ESC>V0225<ESC>L0202<ESC>P40<ESC>XB1M-

8400RV <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

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Note:

1. This command is affected by the <ESC>L Character Expansion command . The character pitch is a ctually the product of the current horizontal expansion multiple and the designated pitch value. Example: <ESC>L0304 <ESC>P03 Pitch=(03)x(03)=9dots

2. To avoidconfusion, you may want to include the <ESC>L Character Expansion command and this command together in your program.

3. This command affects fonts U, S, M , XU, XS, XM, OA & OB , fonts WB, WL, XB and XL, and the vector font.

4. Character Pitch will always revert to the default value unless it is specified before each new font command in the data stream.

5. This command also affects Codabar, Code 39 and Industri al 2 of 5 bar codes.

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Character, Proportional S pacing

Command Structure:

Reset to proportional spacing <ESC>PS (default) Set to fixed spacing <ESC>PR Example: See above Placement: Preceding the data to be proportional spaced Default: <ESC>PS

Function:

To specify the printing of proportional or fixed spacing for proportionally spaced fonts.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>H0025<ESC>V0050<ESC>PS <ESC>L0202<ESC>XMPROPORTIONAL SPACING <ESC>H0025<ESC>V0130<ESC>PR <ESC>L0202<ESC>XMFIXED SPACING <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

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Clear Print Job(s) & Memory

Command Structure:

<ESC>*a a: specifies which part of the memory has to be cleared.

If the “a” parameter is not included with this command and the printer is in the multi-buffer mode, this command clears all print jobs in the printer memory, including the current print job.

If “a” is included with this command, it specifies the internal memory section to be cleared T To clear the custom character memory & To clear the form overlay memory

X To clear all internal memory

Example: <ESC>*

<ESC>*X

Placement: This command should be sent to the printer as an inde-

pendent data stream.

Default: None

Function:

To clear individual memory or buffer areas of the printer.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>* <ESC>Z

Output:

There is no printer output as a result of this command. The current print job in the buffer will be terminated and all other print jobs in the buffer cleared.

Note:

1. Seememory card functions forcommand variationsused to clear data from the memory card.

2. It is not necessary to clear the printer’s memory between each print job.

3. The primary purpose of this command is to clear all print jobs in the multi-buffer mode. The “a” parameter can be used in either the multi-buffer or single job mode to clear specific parts of the memory.

4. When the “a” parameter is used, the section of memory specified will not be cleared until the label is printed.

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Continuous Forms Printing

No Command Structure

The printer locates the end of an adhesive label by sensing the backing between labels or through the use of an eye-mark (black rectangle on the reverse side of the backing). It locates the end of a tag from a notch, eye-mark, or a hole between tags. Both sensors should be disabled when printing continuous forms by placing the Label Sensor Selection switch (DSW3-3) in the ON position. See Operation Manual: Printer Configuration for instructions on configuring the printer using the front panel DIP switch array.

If you will be using continuous labels or tags, the printer must be told to stop feeding in another manner. The length is determined by the position of the last printed image on the label or tag. The printer will stop feeding when this last field is finished printing. The length may be increased with printed spaces (20 hexadecimal) if necessary. There is no command code to control label length.

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Copy Image Area

Command Structure:

<ESC>WDHaaaaVbbbbXccccYdddd aaaa: Horizontal position of the top left corner of the area to

be copied

bbbb: Vertical position of the top left corner of the area to be

copied

cccc: Horizontal length of the image area to be copied dddd: Vertical length of the image area to be copied

Example: <ESC>WDH0100V0050X0600Y0400 Placement: Anywhere within the data stream, after specifying the

location of the duplicate image.

Default: None

Function:

Tocopy 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.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>H0050<ESC>V0050<ESC>E010<ESC>XM M-8400RVM-8400RVM-8400RV M-8400RVM-8400RVM-8400RV M-8400RVM-8400RVM-8400RV M-8400RVM-8400RVM-8400RV <ESC>H0180<ESC>V0250<ESC>WDH0165V0050X0400Y0200 <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

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Note:

1. Usethe Print Positioncommands (V and H) to locate the new area for the duplicate image.

2. Position of the new target area must not be inside the original image.

3. If you use the Rotate command, V,H,X and Y axis will be reversed.

4. If the reference area of the target image exceeds the print area, it will not be printed.

5. The allowable field ranges for this command are:

CL 408 CL 412 CL 608 (VA) CL 612 (VA)

Horizontal aaaa

Vertical bbbb

Horizontal aaaa

Vertical bbbb

0 to 0832 0 to 1248 0 to 1216 0 to 1984

0001 to 1424 0001 to 2136 0001 to 1424 0001 to 2136

M8485S M8490S M8460S M8459S

0 to 1248 0 to 1344 0 to 1216 0 to 0896

0001 to 1424 0001 to 2136 0001 to 1424 0001 to 2136

XL 400 XL 410 M8400RV

Horizontal aaaa

Vertical bbbb

0 to 0800 0 to 1200 0 to 0832

0001 to 1920 0001 to 1920 0001 to 1920

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Cutter Command

Command Structure:

<ESC><NUL>aaaa aa: Number of labels to print between each cut (01-9999) Example: <ESC><NUL>0002 Placement: Following the Print Quantity command <ESC>Q Default: <ESC><NUL>0001 (if cutter enabled)

Function:

To control the cutting of labels when using a SATO cutter unit with the printer printer. This command allows the cutting of a multi-part tag or label at a specified interval within a print job.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>H0020<ESC>V0020<ESC>WB1TEST LABEL<ESC>Q3 <ESC><NUL>0002 <ESC>Z

Output:

Thisset of commandswill print 6 labels (3 x 2) with two labels between each cut.

Note:

1. You must have the optional printer Cutter to use this function. Contact your SATO representative for more information.

2. To use this command, the printer configuration must have the cutter option enabled.

3. If the cutter option has been enabled in the printer configuration and the cut value (aa = 00), the cutter is inactive. The <NUL> represents the ASCII 00 Hex character.

4. When using the Cutter command, the total number of labels printed is the product of the cut value and the print quantity. For example, if the cut value is 2, and the print quantity is 20, then 20 sets of two labels will be printed.

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FontsU,S,M,OA,OB,XU,XS&XM

Command Structure:

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 Example: See above Placement: Preceding the data to be printed Default: None

Function:

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

Dot Matrix for Non-Proportional Fonts U 5W x 9H dot matrix S 8W x 15H dot matrix M 13W x 20H dot matrix OA 15W x 22H dot matrix OB 20W x 24H dot matrix Dot Matrix for Proportional Fonts XU 5W x 9H dot matrix XS 17W x 17H dot matrix XM 24W x 24H dot matrix

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Input:

<ESC>A<ESC>PS <ESC>H0001<ESC>V0100<ESC>L0202<ESC>XUM-8400RV <ESC>H0001<ESC>V0175<ESC>L0202<ESC>XSM-8400RV <ESC>H0001<ESC>V0250<ESC>L0202<ESC>XMM-8400RV <ESC>H0001<ESC>V0325<ESC>L0101<ESC>OAM-8400RV <ESC>H 0001<ESC>V0400<ESC>L0101<ESC>OBM-8400RV <ESC>H0300<ESC>V0100<ESC>L0202<ESC>UM-8400RV <ESC>H0300<ESC>V0175<ESC>L0202<ESC>SM-8400RV <ESC>H0300<ESC>V0250<ESC>L02 02<ESC>MM-8400RV <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

Note:

1. Characters may be enlarged through the use of the Character Expansion command.

2. Character spacing may be altered through the use of the Character Pitch command. The default is 2 dots between characters. It is recommended to use a spacing of 5 dots for OCR-A and 1 dot for OCR-B.

3. You may also create custom characters or fonts. See the <ESC>T Custom-Designed Characters command.

4. A font must be defined for each field to be printed. There is no default font.

5. Fonts U, S, M, OA and OB are identical to fonts U, S, M, OA and OB on the SATO M-8400 printer.

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

7. The matrices of the OA and OB fonts are scaled so that they will remain a constant size according to the OCR-A and OCR-B s pecifications when printed on different resolution printers.

8 dot /mm 203 dpi 12 dot/mm 305 dpi OA-Font 15 dots W x 22 dots H 22 dots W x 33 dots H OB-Font 20 dots W x 24 dots H 30 dots W x 36 dots H

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Font, Vector

Command Structure:

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

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 Example: <ESC>$A,100,200,0<ESC>$=123456 Placement: Immediately preceding data to be printed. Default: None

Function:

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.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>$A,100,100,0<ESC>$=SATO <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0200<ESC>$=VECTOR FONT <ESC>$A,200,300,8<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0350<ESC>$=M-8400RV <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

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Output:

Note:

1. If the font size designation is out of the specified range, a default valueof50isused.

2. The Pitch command can be used with Vector fonts.

3. The font width and height values include asenders, desenders and other space.

ascenders

64 %

Äg

4. A font must be defined for each field to be printed. There is no default font.

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Fonts WB, WL , XB & XL

Command Structure:

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 Note

below) Example: <ESC>WB1123456 Placement: Preceding the data to be printed Default: None

Function:

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

Dot Matrix for Non-Proportional Fonts WB 18W x 30H dot matrix WL 28W x 52H dot matrix

Dot Matrix for Proportional Fonts XB 48W x 48H dot matrix XL 48W x 48H dot matrix

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Input:

<ESC>A<ESC>PS <ESC>H0001<ESC>V0100<ESC>WB0M-8400RV <ESC>H0001<ESC>V0185<ESC>WB1M-8400RV <ESC>H0001<ESC >V0270<ESC>WL0M-8400RV <ESC>H0001<ESC>V0355<ESC>WL1 M-8400RV <ESC>H0300<ESC>V0100<ESC>XB0M-8400RV <ESC>H0300<ESC>V0185<ESC>XB1M-8400RV <ESC>H0300<ESC>V0270<ESC>XL0M-8400RV <ESC>H0300<ESC>V0355<ESC>XL1M-8400RV <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

Note:

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

2. Characters may be enlarged throughthe use of the <ESC>L Character Expansion command.

3. Character spacing may be altered throughthe use of the <ESC>A Character Pitch command.

4. A font must be defined for each field to be printed. There is no default font.

5. The proportionally spaced fonts XU, XS, XM, XL and XB can be printed with fixed spacing using the <ESC>PR Proportional Space command.

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Form Feed

Command Structure:

<ESC>A(space) <ESC>Z Example: See above Placement: Separate data stream sent to printer

Default: None

Function:

To feed a blank tag or label, which is the equivalent of a “form feed”

Input:

<ESC>A(space) <ESC>Z

Output:

Blank label or tag

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Form Overlay, Recall

Command Structure:

<ESC>/ Example: See above Placement: Must be preceded by all other data and placed just be-

fore the Print Quantity command (<ESC>Q)

Default: None

Function:

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

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>H0001<ESC>V0125 <ESC>STHIS IS THE STORED IMAGE WITH A BARCODE <ESC>H0001<ESC>V0165<ESC>B103100*12345* <ESC>&<E SC>Z <ESC>A<ESC>H0001<ESC>V0050 <ESC>STHIS IS RECALLING AND ADDING TO THE STORED

IMAGE<ESC>/ <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

Note: The overlay is stored using the <ESC>& Form Overlay

Store command.

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Form Overlay, Store

Command Structure:

<ESC>& Example: See above Placement: Must be preceded by all other data and placed just be-

fore the Stop command (<ESC>Z)

Default: None

Function:

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.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>H0001<ESC>V0125 <ESC>STHIS IS THE STORED IMAGE WITH A BARCODE <ESC>H0001<ESC>V0165<ESC>B103100*12345* <ESC>& <ESC>Z

Output:

There is no output from this command. It stores the label image in the overlay buffer.

Note:

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

2. The overlay is recalled using the <ESC>/ Form Overlay Recall command.

3. 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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Graphics, Custom

Command Structure:

<ESC>Gabbbccc(data) a: Specifies format of data stream to follow

B Binary format H Hexadecimal format

bbb: Number of horizontal 8 x 8 blocks (001-248) ccc: Number of vertical 8 x 8 blocks (001-267)

(data): Hex data to describe the graphic image Example: <ESC>GH006006 Placement: May be placed anywhere within the data stream after

the necessary position commands.

Default: None

Function:

To create and print custom graphics (logos, pictures, etc.) on a label. The graphic image may be printed along with other printed data to enhance label appearance or eliminate the need for preprinted label stock. Using a dot-addressable matrix, design the graphic image in 8 dot by 8 dot blocks, then send it in a binary format to the printer.

Input:

<Esc>A <Esc>H100<Esc>V100 <Escsc>GH006006 FFFFFFFFFFFF FFFFFFFFFFFF C00000000003 C00000000003 C000FFFFFFF3 C00080000013 C00080000013 C0009FFFFF13 C00080000013 C00080000013 C0009FFFFF13 C00080000013 C00080000013 CO0O9FFFFFF3 C00000000003 C00000000003 C00000000003 C00000000003 C00000000003 C00000000003 C00003C00003 C00007E00003 C0000FF00003 C0000FF00003 C0000FF00003 C0000FF00003 C00007E00003 C00003C00003 C00000000003 C00000000003 C00000000003 C00000000003 C00001800003 C00003C00003 C00003C00003 C00003C00003 C00003C00003 C00003C00003 C00003C00003

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C00003C00003 C00003C00003 C00003C00003 C00003C00003 C00001800003 C00000000003 C00000000003 FFFFFFFFFFFF FFFFFFFFFFFF <ESC>H0300<ESC>V0100<ESC>XSPLEASE PLACE YOUR DISK <ESC>H0300<ESC>V0150<ESC>XSIN A SAFE PLACE <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

Note:

1. Do not use ASCII <CR> or <LF> characters (carriage returnor line feed)as linedelimiters withinthe graphic data or the actual image will not be printed as specified.

2. A custom graphic can be enlarged by the <ESC>L Character Expansion command.

3. Use an optional Memory Card to expand the print length.

4. To store graphic images in an optional memory card, see the Memory Card Functions section.

5. The binary format reduces the transmission time by 50%.

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Graphics, PCX

Command Structure:

<ESC>GPaaaaa,(data) aaaaa: Number of bytes to be downloaded Example: <ESC>GP32000, ... data... Placement: Anywhere within the job data stream Default: None

Function:

To allow the creation and printing of graphic images using a PCX file format.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>V0150<ESC>H0100<ESC>GP03800,(...Data...) <ESC>Q1 <ESC>Z

Output:

Note:

1. The maximum number of bytes that can be downloaded is 32K (compressed). The number specified by this command includes the PCX header information. The maximum size of the uncompressed PCX file is 64K. If the uncompressed file exceeds 64K, the graphic will not print.

2. Only black and white PCX files can be downloaded.

3. The image created by this command cannot be rotated.

4. The file size specified by this command is the DOS file size in bytes.

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Job ID Store

Command Structure:

<ESC>IDaa aa: JobIDassigned(01to99) Example: <ESC>ID09 Placement: Immediately following the <ESC>A in the job data

stream.

Default: None

Function:

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 (See Interface Specifications for more information).

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>ID02 ...Job... <ESC>Z

Output:

There is no printer output as a result of this command.

Note:

1. Works only in Bi-Com mode. The Job ID number must be stored before Bi-Com status mode can be used.

2. If more than one ID number is sent in a single job, the last number transmitted will be used, i.e.

<ESC>A <ESC>ID01

..........

<ESC>ID02

.........

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Journal Print

Command Structure:

<ESC>J Example: See above Placement: Immediately following <ESC>A Default: None

Function:

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 base reference 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.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>J WITH THE JOURNAL FEATURE YOU CAN PRINT TEXT WITHOUT

USING ANY FONT COMMANDS OR POSITION COMMANDS <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

Note:

1. Journal mode assumes a maximum label width . Otherwise, you

may print where there is no label and damage your print head.

2. It is effective only for the current print job.

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Lines and Boxes

Command Structure:

Line: <ESC>FWaabcccc

aa: Width of horizontal line in dots (01-99) b: Line orientation

H Horizontal line VVerticalLine

cccc: Length of line in dots (see Note for max length)

Box: <ESC>FWaabbVccccHdddd

aa: Width of horizontal side in dots (01-99) bb: Width of vertical side in dots (01-99) cccc: Length of vertical side in dots (see Note 2 for max

length)

dddd: Length of horizontal side in dots (see Note 2 for max

length) Example: <ESC>FW02H0200 Placement: Following the necessary positioning commands Default: None

Function:

To print horizontal lines, vertical lines, and boxes as images on the label.

Input:

<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:

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Note:

1. It is recommended that all lines and boxes be specified in the normal p rint direction.

2. The maximum allowable lengths are as follows:

CL 408 CL 412 CL 608 (VA) CL 612 (VA)

Horizontal aaaa

Vertical bbbb

Horizontal aaaa

Vertical bbbb

0 to 0832 0 to 1248 0 to 1216 0 to 1984

0001 to 1424 0001 to 2136 0001 to 1424 0001 to 2136

M8485S M8490S M8460S M8459S

0 to 1248 0 to 1344 0 to 1216 0 to 0896

0001 to 1424 0001 to 2136 0001 to 1424 0001 to 2136

XL 400 XL 410 M8400RV

Horizontal aaaa

Vertical bbbb

0 to 0800 0 to 1200 0 to 0832

0001 to 1920 0001 to 1920 0001 to 1920

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Line Feed

Command Structure:

<ESC>Eaaa aaa: Number of dots (001-999) between the bottom of the

characters on one line to the top of the characters on

the next line Example: <ESC>E010 Placement: Preceding the text that will use the line feed function Default: None

Function:

To print multiple lines of the same character size without specifying a new print position for each line. Withthe Line Feed command, specify the number of dots you want between each line. Then, send an ASCII <CR> at the end of each line of text. The printer automatically identifies the size of the last character, moves down the number of dots specified, and begins printing the next line.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>E010<ESC>H0050<ESC>V0050<ESC>L0202<ESC>S THIS IS THE 1ST LINE THIS IS THE 2ND LINE THIS IS THE 3RD LINE <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

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Note:

1. This command can be used for text as well as for bar codes.

2. It is effective only for the current data stream.

3. When printing lines or boxes in the same data stream with the Line Feed command, the Lines and Boxes command should be specified la st, preceding <ESC>Q Quantity command.

4. This command is invalid only if the value specified is zero.

5. The rotation command can be used with this command.

6. Following this command with a <CR> character will allow you to print with auto line feed. I n this case, the print position will be determined from the value specified in the command and the H value set in the printer. However, if you specify several H values after this command, the print position will be determined by the H value last specified. You must redefine the font to be used after each H command.

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Mirror Image

(From Firmware Version1E2050, 1E3002 for 6xxVA)

Command Structure:

<ESC>RMaaaa, bbbb aaaa: Horizontal position of the top left corner of the image

area to be mirrored 0008 ~ 9999 dot.

bbbb: Vertical position of the top left corner of the image area

to be mirrored 0008 ~ 9999 dot.

Example: <ESC>RM0150, 0050

Function/Placement:

This command allows you to print a data as mirrored, not only whole or part of data. If you specify the image area with horizontal <H> and vertical <V> position, both specified before <RM> command are valid for start position. A data with <RM> command parameter over the printable area is not mirrored as treated as a command error. Also, a print job with <RM> command without print date is treated as a command error. <RM> command can be used without command parameters for horizontal and vertical position. In this case, data placed before this command are mirrored. This command can be used with <%>command, while donotuse with <R> command regardless of its effect.

Note:

1. This command can not be used with commands requiring re.editing print image, like sequential numbering, RTC, Copy image or so. Also, it can not be used with commands for data st orage, like graphic, format, etc.

2. This command should not be used with bar codes to avoid the scanning problem caused by refractive index through the glass or the window.

3. Do not specify this command multiple times in a job.

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Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>V100<ESC>H100<ESC>XM12345 <ESC>V200<ESC>H100<ESC>XMABCDE <ESC>V300<ESC>H100<ESC>XMabcde <ESC>V100<ESC>H100<ESC>RM0200, 0080 <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

H Max

M a x

Print Direction

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Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>V100<ESC>H100<ESC>XM12345 <ESC>V200<ESC>H100<ESC>XMABCDE <ESC>V300<ESC>H100<ESC>XMabcde <ESC>RM <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

H Max

V M

Print Direction

a x

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1. Normal Direction

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>V100<ESC>H100<ESC>XM12345 <ESC>V300<ESC>H100<ESC>XMabcdefgh <ESC>RM <ESC>V200<ESC>H100<ESC>XMABCDEF <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

Base reference point w/o <RM>

Base reference point w <RM>

Mirror position as normal direction

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2. Mirror Image with Rotation

Mirror position is changed if <RM> is specified with <%> command. Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>V100<ESC>H100<ESC>XM12345 <ESC>V200<ESC>H100<ESC>XMABCDEF <ESC>V300<ESC>H100<ESC>XMabcdefgh <ESC>%1<ESC>RM <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

Mirror Position

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3. Mirror Image with specifying area

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>V100<ESC>H100<ESC>XM12345 <ESC>V100<ESC>H100<ESC>RM0150, 0050 <ESC>V200<ESC>H100<ESC>XMABCDEF <ESC>V300<ESC>H100<ESC>XMabcdefgh <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

4. Specifying of a mirror command between print fields

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>V100<ESC>H100<ESC>XM12345 <ESC>RM <ESC>V200<ESC>H100<ESC>XMABCDEF <ESC>V300<ESC>H100<ESC>XMabcdefgh <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

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Output:

5. In case of specifying mirror command after the last print field.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>V100<ESC>H100<ESC>XM12345 <ESC>V200<ESC>H100<ESC>XMABCDEF <ESC>V300<ESC>H100<ESC>XMabcdefgh <ESC>RM <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

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6. <%> specifying effects on <RM> command only

In this case a base mirror position is only changed Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>V100<ESC>H100<ESC>XM12345 <ESC>V200<ESC>H100<ESC>XMABCDEF <ESC>V300<ESC>H100<ESC>XMabcdefgh <ESC>%1<ESC>RM <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

7. <%> specifying effects on <RM> command and print fields

#1 Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>%1 <ESC>V800<ESC>H100<ESC>XM12345 <ESC>V800<ESC>H100<ESC>XMABCDEF <ESC>V800<ESC>H100<ESC>XMabcdefgh <ESC>RM <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

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#2 Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>%1 <ESC>V800<ESC>H100<ESC>XM12345 <ESC>V800<ESC>H100<ESC>XMABCDEF <ESC>V800<ESC>H100<ESC>XMabcdefgh <ESC>RM <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

Mirror position

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Off-Line/Pause

Command Structure:

<ESC>@,nn...n nn...n: Optional message to be displayed on the LCD.

Maximum of 32 characters Example: See above Placement: Anywhere in the print job between <ESC>A and

<ESC>Z Default: None

Function:

To specify the printer to come to an off-line state. When used within a print job, the printer goes off-line after finishing the print job.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>@,Load Blue Labels and place printer On-Line ...Job... <ESC>Z

Output:

There is no printer output for this command. The printer is placed in the Off-Line mode as soon as the current print job is finished.

Note:

1. You must press the LINE key on the front panel to return the printer to an On-Line status.

2. Remember, when using this command, that if the print job specifies <ESC>Q10, all ten labels will print before the printer will go off-line.

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Postnet

Command Structure:

<ESC>BPn...n n...n: 5 digits (Postnet-32 format)

6 digits (Postnet-37 format) 9 digits (Postnet-52 format)

11 digits (Postnet-62, Delivery Point format) Example: <ESC>BP123456789 Placement: Immediately preceding the data to be encoded Default: None

Function:

To print Postnet bar codes

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0120<ESC>BP94089 <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0160<ESC>BP123456 <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0200<ESC>BP1 23456789 <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0240<ESC>BP12345678901 <ESC> Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

Note:

1. If the number of data digits does not match those listed, the command i s ignored.

2. Only numeric data will be accepted.

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Print Darkness

Command Structure:

<ESC>#Ea a: Print darkness value

(see Note for allowable setting) Example: <ESC>#E2 Placement: Must be placed immediately after <ESC>A and imme-

diatelybefore <ESC>Zin its own separate data stream Default: See Note

Function:

To specify a new print darkness setting. This command allows software control of the darkness setting for unique media and ribbon combinations.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>#E2 <ESC>Z

Output:

There is no printer output for this command.

Note:

1. This be comes the new setting in the printer configuration for all subsequent print jobs, unless changed. The setting is stored in non-volatile memory and is not affected by cycling power.

2. This command will overwrite the Display Setup.

3. The allowable Print Darkness settings are as follows:

Darkness

Settings

M8459S, CL 408/CL 412 M8400RV

,4or5 1,2or 3

1, 2, 3

Default = 3

Minimum = 1

Maximum = 5

M8485S, M8490S, M8460S, CL 608/612 (VA), XL400/410

Default = 2

Minimum= 1

Maximum = 3

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Print Length, Expanded

Command Structure:

Normal length <ESC>AR Expanded length <ESC>AX

AX: Sets the print length to 14" (356 mm) AR: Resets the maximum print length to 7" (178 mm)

Example: See above Placement: Must follow the Start Code command and be in it’s own

separate data stream.

Default: <ESC>AR

Function:

To double the maximum print length (in feed direction) for a label.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>AX <ESC>Z <ESC>A <ESC>H0050<ESC>V0100<ESC>WB1EXPAND TO: <ESC>H0050<ESC>V2700<ESC>WB114 INCHES <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z <ESC>A <ESC>AR <ESC>Z

Note:

1. AX is effective until AR is sent to reset the printer to its standard print length, or until the printer is repowered.

2. It may be included in an independent data stream to specify the size of the maximum print area.

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Print Position

Command Structure:

HorizontalPosition <ESC>Haaa Vertical Position <ESC>Vbbb aaaa: Number of dots horizontally from the base reference

point (1 to maximum)

bbbb: Number of dots vertically from the base reference point

(1 to maximum) Example: <ESC>H0020<ESC>V0150 Placement: Preceding any printed field description of lines/boxes,

fonts, bar codes or graphics. Default: <ESC>H0001

<ESC>V0001

Function:

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.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>H0025<ESC>V0050<ESC>L0303<ESC>MM-8400RV <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0150<ESC>MM-8400RV <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

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Note:

1. The print position of a field is affected by both the Rotate (<ESC>R and <ESC>A3) commands.

2. For print lengths greater than 14 inches an optional Memory Card must be used.

3. If any part of an image is placed past the maximum number of dots for standard length and or the capacity of the memory card, that part of the image will be lost.

4. If any part of an image is placed past maximum allowable dots across the label, that part of the image will be lost.

5. If you attempt to print where there is no paper, you may damage the print head.

6. For these commands, the leading zeroes do not have to be entered. The command V1 is equivalent to V0001.

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Print Quantity

Command Structure:

<ESC>Qaaaaaa aaaaaa: Total number of labels to print (1-999999) Example: <ESC>Q500 Placement: Just preceding <ESC>Z, unless <ESC>NUL exists,

then preceding that. This command must be present in every print job.

Default: None

Function:

To specify the total number of labels to print for a given print job.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>WB1M-8400RV <ESC>Q3 <ESC>Z

Output:

Three labels containing the data “M-8400RV” will be printed.

Note:

1. To pause during a print job, you must press the LINE key on the Operator Panel.

2. To cancel a print job, you must turn off the printer, or you may sendthe <CAN>code ifusing the Bi-Com mode. Multi-Bufferjobs can be cleared with the <ESC>* Clear Print Job(s) and Memory command.

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

4. If you do not specify a Print Quantity, the printer will not print a label.

5. For this command, leading zeroes do not have to be entered. The command Q1 is equivalent to Q000001.

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Print Speed

Command Structure:

<ESC>CSa a: Designates the speed selection

See Note for allowable settings Example: <ESC>CS6 Placement: Must be placed immediately after <ESC>A and imme-

diatelybefore <ESC>Zin its own separate data stream Default: As previously set in the printer configuration

Function:

To specify a unique print speed through software for a particular label. Thisallows flexibilityin finding the best performance andqualityfor the particular label format, media, and ribbon. All subsequent labels will print at this speed unless the speed is changed with this command or through the Operator Panel.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>CS5 <ESC>Z

Output:

There is no printer output for this command. It sets the print speed of the printer.

Note:

1. This be comes the new setting in the printer configuration for all subsequent print jobs, unless changed. The setting is stored in non-volatile memory and is not affected by cycling the power.

2. This command will overwrite the Display Settings.

3. The allowable Print Speed settings are as follows:

Printer a Speed

CL 408 CL 412

CL 608 (VA) CL 612 (VA) M8490S M8460S

1 2 3 4 5

4 6 8

2ips,50mm/s 3ips,75mm/s

4 ips, 100 mm/*s

5 ips, 125 mm/s 6 ips, 150 mm/s

4 ips, 100 mm/s

6 ips, 150 mm/s*

8 ips, 200 mm/s

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M8459S 2

M8485S 4

M8400RV 1

XL 410 4

XL 400 5

*=default

3 4 5

6 8

2 3 4 5

5 6

6 7 8

2ips,50mm/s 3ips,75mm/s

4 ips, 100 mm/s*

5 ips, 125 mm/s 4 ips, 100 mm/s

6 ips, 150 mm/s*

8 ips, 200 mm/s

10 ips, 250 mm/s

2ips,50mm/s

4 ips, 100 mm/s

6 ips, 150 mm/s*

8 ips, 200 mm/s

10 ips, 250 mm/s

4 ips, 100 mm/s

5 ips, 125 mm/s*

6 ips, 150 mm/s 5 ips, 125 mm/s

6 ips, 150 mm/s*

7 ips, 175 mm/s 8 ips, 200 mm/s

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Repeat Label

Command Structure:

<ESC>C Example: See above Placement: Must be placed immediately after <ESC>A and imme-

diatelybefore <ESC>Zin its own separate data stream

Default: None

Function:

To print duplicate of the last label printed

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>C <ESC>Z

Output:

A duplicate of the previous label will be printed.

Note: This command will have no effect if the power to the

printer was cycled off and back on since printing the previous label.

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Replace Data (Partial Edit)

Command Structure:

<ESC>0 (<ESC>zero) Example: See above Placement: Must follow <ESC>A and precede all other print data Default: None

Function:

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

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>H0025<ESC>V0020<ESC>W0BCL 608 <ESC>H0025<ESC>V0085<ESC>WB1M8485S <ESC>H0025<ESC>V0150<ESC>WL0M8490S <ESC>H0025<ESC>V0215 <ESC>WL1M8460S <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z <ESC>A <ESC>0<ESC>H0025<ESC>V0020<ESC>WB0M8459S<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

Note:

1. 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 that the new data will exactly replace the old image. If the replacement data contains

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fewer characters than the old data, then the characters not replaced will still be printed.

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

3. Proportional Pitch text cannot be used with this command.

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Reverse Image

Command Structure:

<ESC>(aaaa,bbbb

a: Horizontal length in dots of reverse image area b: Vertical height in dots of reverse image area.

See Note 6 for field ranges Example: <ESC>(100,50 Placement: Thiscommandmustbeprecededbyallotherdataandbe

placed just before <ESC>Q Default: None

Function:

Toreverseanimageareafromblacktowhiteandviceversa.Usethe Print Position commands (<ESC>H and <ESC>V) to locate thetop left corner of the reverse image area.

Input:

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

Output:

Note:

1. 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...

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

3. If the Rotate commands are used with this command, the V and H parameters are reversed.

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

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

6. The maximum allowable settings are:

CL 408 CL 412 CL 608 (VA) CL 612 (VA)

Horizontal aaaa

Vertical bbbb

Horizontal aaaa

Vertical bbbb

-0832 to 0832 -1248 to 1248 -1216 to 1216 -1984 to 1984

0001 to 1424 0001 to 2136 0001 to 1424 0001 to 2136

M8485S M8490S M8460S M8459S

-1248 to 1248 -1344 to 1344 -1216 to 1216 -0896 to 0896

0001 to 1424 0001 to 2136 0001 to 1424 0001 to 2136

XL 400 XL 410 M8400RV

Horizontal aaaa

Vertical bbbb

-0800 to 0800 -1200 to 1200 -0832 to 0832

0001 to 1920 0001 to 1920 0001 to 1920

7. TheReverseImage is notworkingin combination withSequential Numbering.

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Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point

Command Structure:

<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 Example: <ESC>%3 Placement: Preceding any printed data to be rotated Default: <ESC>%0

Function:

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 <ESC>% Rotate command. Note that the entire print area is shown, but your label will probably not be as large as the entire area.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>%0<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

Output:

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Note:

1. Donot combine thiscommand andthe<ESC>R Rotatecommand inthesamedatastream.

2. The specified values are valid until another Rotate (<ESC>%) command is received.

3. Receipt of a Stop Print (<ESC>Z) command will reset the setting to the default value.

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Rotate, Moving Base Reference Point

Command Structure:

Normal Direction: <ESC>N Rotated Direction: <ESC>R Example: See above Placement: Preceding any printed data to be rotated Default: <ESC>N

Function:

The <ESC>R command rotates the printing of all subsequent images in a print job by 90° counterclockwise each time it is used. It also moves the base reference point to a different corner of the print area.

The <ESC>N command returns to the original base reference point and returns printing to the normal orientation.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>N<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0010<ESC>MNORMAL DIRECTION <ESC>R<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>MONE <ESC>R<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>MTWO <ESC>R<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>MTHREE <ESC>R<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>MFOUR <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

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Output:

Note:

1. Do not combine this command and the <ESC>% rotate command inthesamedatastream.

2. A custom graphic is not affected by this command. Therefore, always design and locate your graphic image to print in the appropriate orientation.

3. The specified values are valid until another Rotate (<ESC>R) command is received.

4. Receipt of a Stop Print (<ESC>Z) command will reset the setting to the default value.

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Sequential Numbering

Command Structure:

<ESC>Faaaabcccc,dd,ee

aaaa: Number of times to repeat the same data (0001-9999) b: Plus or minus symbol (+ for increments; - for decre-

ments)

cccc. Value of step for sequence (0001-9999) ,dd: Number ofdigitsfor sequential numbering (01-99).The

first incrementing character position starts after the positions exempted from sequential numbering as specified in ee. If these digits are left out, the default is 8.

,ee: Number of digits free from sequential numbering (00-

99) starting with the right most position. If these digits are left out, the default is 0.

Example: <ESC>F001-001,04,03

In this example, the right most (least significant) three digits would not decrement and the next four would decrement.

Placement: Preceding the starting value to be incremented or de-

cremented.

Default: None

Function:

To allow the ability 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 99digit numeric data within each field.

Input:

<ESC>A<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0050<ESC>MSERIAL NUMBER <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>F001+001,04,03 <ESC>L0202<ESC>MABC0001B25 <ESC>Q2<ESC>Z

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Output:

Note:

1. The value specified for Print Quantity should be equal to the number o f different sequential values desired multiplied by the number of repeats specified. Example: To print 2 sets each of the numbers 1001-1025 on separate labels, we need 50 total labels. The commands would be as follows: <ESC>A <ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>F002+001<ESC>XM1001 <ESC>Q50 <ESC>Z

2. It is necessary to specify the print position for each sequential field on a label.

3. Up to eight different sequential fields can be specified per label.

4. This command ignores alpha characters in the sequential number field.

5. This command can not be used with the following commands: Copy Image, Reverse Image, Line Feed.

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Start/Stop Label

Command Structure:

Start Command:<ESC>A Stop Command:<ESC>Z Example: See above Placement: <ESC>A must precede data

<ESC>Z must follow data

Default: None

Function:

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

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>H0001<ESC>V0100<ESC>WB1SATO <ESC>H0130<ESC>V0200<ESC>B103150*M-8400RV* <ESC>H0170<ESC>V0360<ESC>L0202<ESC>S*M-8400RV* <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

There is not output for these commands they are not accompanied by other label printing commands. However, these commands must precede and follow each print job sent to the printer.

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Calendar Option Commands

The following commands in this section require the Calendar option. (SEG No. 4449 Real Time Clock)

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Calendar Increment

Command Structure:

<ESC>WPabbb a: YYears

M Months DDays h Hours

bbb: Numeric data: Years (0-9), Months (00-99),

Days (000-999), Hours (000-999), Example: <ESC>WPM03 Placement: Anywhere within the data stream Default: None

Function:

To add a value to the printer’s current date and/or time, which may then be printed on the label. This command does not change the printer’s internal clock setting.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>H0010<ESC>V0100<ESC>XB1Current Date is: <ESC>XB1<ESC>WADD/MM/YYY*Y*/JJJ*/ww <ESC>WPM06 <ESC>H0010<ESC>V0200<ESC>XB1Expiration Date is: <ESC>XB1<ESC>WA/DD/MM/YYY*Y*/ww <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Output:

*Note: From Firmware 1E2050, 1E3002 for CL6xxVA

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Note:

1. This command requires the Calendar Option. See your SATO representative for more details

2. Once the year increments past “99” it will wrap back to “00”.

3. This command can only be used once per data stream.

4. The printer’s internal clock may be set through the Calendar Set command.

5. If a print quantity of more than one label per job is used, the same time and date will be on each label of the entire print job.

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Calendar Print

Command Structure:

<ESC>WA aaa...a

*YYYY 4 digit Year: 1981 ~ 2080 YY last 2 digit Year: 00 ~ 99 MM Month: 01 ~ 12 DD Day: 01 ~ 31 hh 12 Hour: 00 ~ 23 mm Minute: 00 ~ 59 *ss Second: 00 ~ 59 *TT AM/PM: AM, PM ( *HH 24 Hour: 00 ~ 11 *JJJ Julian Date: 001 ~ 366 *WWWeek: 00 ~ 53

*ww Week: 01 ~ 54 Example: <ESC>XB1<ESC>WADD/MM/YYYY/WW Placement: Anywhere within the data stream . Default: None

Function:

To specify the printing of a date and/or time field from the printer’s internal clock. This may be used to date/time stamp your labels.

Do not use for numeric barcode)

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>H0010<ESC>V0100<ESC>XB1The current date is:

<ESC>XB1<ESC>WADD/MM/YYY*Y*/WW <ESC>H0010<ESC>V0200<ESC>XB1The current time is:

<ESC>XB1<ESC>WAhh:mm:ss <ESC>H0010<ESC>V0300<ESC>XB1The current time is: <ESC>XB1<ESC>WAHH*:mm:ss*:TT <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

* = from firmware version 1E2050, 1E3002 for CL6xxVA

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Output:

Note:

1. This function requires the Calendar Option. See your SATO representative for details.

2. The date and time elem ents may be placed in any order for printing.

3. Use a slash (/) to separate date elements and a colon (:) to separate time elements.

4. The font for the date/time elements must be specified before this command.

5. The printer’s internal clock may be set through the Calendar Set command.

6. This command can be used up to six times per job.

7. The Copy or Reverse Image commands cannot be used with this command.

8. Up to 16 characters can be used with this command.

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Calendar Set

Command Structure:

<ESC>WTaabbccddee aa Year (01-99) bb Month (01-12) cc Day (01-31) dd Hour (00-23) ee Minute (00-59) Example: <ESC>WT9101311200 Placement: This command must be sent in an independent data

stream.

Default: None

Function:

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

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>WT9312251300 <ESC>Z

Output:

There is no printer output for this command. It sets the current date to December 25, 1993 and the current time to 1:00 PM in the printer.

Note: This command requires the Calendar Option. See your

SATO representative for details.

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Memory Card Option Comm ands

These commands require the Me mory Card Option.

Note: Before a Memory Card can be used for the first time, it

must be initialized using the <ESC>BJF command. If it is not initialized, the printer will not recognize the card and respond as if no card was installed.

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Memory Card Function

Clear Card Memory

Command Structure:

<ESC>*a,bb a: Memory card section to be cleared

G To clear SATO graphic files from memory card P To clear PCX graphic files F To clear formats from the memory card O To clear TrueTypefonts

bb: Memory Card storage area to be cleared

01 to 99 for Graphics, PCX or Formats

00 to 09 for TrueType fonts Example: <ESC>*G,01 Placement: Thiscommandshouldbesentto the printerimmediately

following the <ESC>CC Slot Select command. Default: None

Function:

To clear individual memory areas in the Memory Card.

Input:

<ESC>A <ESC>CC1<ESC>*O,09 <ESC>Z

Output:

There is no printer output as a result of this command.

Note:

1. To clear everything in the memory card, use the <ESC>BJF Memory Card Initialize command.

2. This command is ignored if there is no data to be cleared.

3. This command is ignored if a memory card is not installed in the printer.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Programming Manual 1. Introduction

1.1 The SATO RISC Programming Language

1.3 Selecting Protocol Control Codes

1.4 Using Basic

1.5 Printing with the Parallel Port

1.6 Printing with the RS232 Port

1.7 The Print Area

1.8 First Method: Using Base Reference Point

1.9 Second Method: Using Horizontal Offset Position

Programming Manual 2. Command Codes

Bar Codes

Bar Codes, Expansion

Bar Codes, Variable Ratio

Base Reference Point

Characters, Custom-Designed

Character Expansion

Character, Fixed Spacing

Character Pitch

Character, Proportional S pacing

Clear Print Job(s) & Memory

Continuous Forms Printing

Copy Image Area

Cutter Command

FontsU,S,M,OA,OB,XU,XS&XM

Font, Vector

Fonts WB, WL , XB & XL

Form Feed

Form Overlay, Recall

Form Overlay, Store

Graphics, Custom

Graphics, PCX

Job ID Store

Journal Print

Lines and Boxes

Line Feed

Off-Line/Pause

Postnet

Print Darkness

Print Length, Expanded

Print Position

Print Quantity

Print Speed

Repeat Label

Replace Data (Partial Edit)

Reverse Image

Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point

Rotate, Moving Base Reference Point

Sequential Numbering

Start/Stop Label

Calendar Option Commands

Calendar Increment

Calendar Print

Calendar Set

Memory Card Option Comm ands