SATO M8490S User Manual
Programming Manual
4. Bar Code Specifications
SATO RISC Printers
139
EAN-8
Command Structure:
<ESC>B4bbccc (data)
<ESC>D4bbccc (data)
bb:
bb:
Width of narrow element in dots (01-03)
ccc:
Bar height in dots (001-600)
(data):
Bar code data (numeric); must be exactly 8 digits.
Character Set:
0-9 (numeric only)
Density table:
Input:
<ESC>H0400<ESC>V0375<ESC>BD4031001234567
Output:
Note:
1. D4 provides guide bars that extend longer than the rest of the bar
1. D4 provides guide bars that extend longer than the rest of the bar
code and the human readable text below the symbol.
2. The check digit is automatically calculated for EAN-8.
Printer
Resolution
Value of “bb” Narrow Bar
Width
(mils)
Magnification
Factor
12 dot/mm
02
6.7
Below Minimum
03
10.0
75%
04
13.0
100%
8 dot/mm
02
10.0
75%
03
15.0
112%
04
20.0
150%