SATO M8460S User Manual
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SATO RISC Printers
2. Command Codes
Programming Manual
Print Darkness
Command Structure:
<ESC>#Ea
a:
a:
Print darkness value
(see Note for allowable setting)
(see Note for allowable setting)
Example:
<ESC>#E2
Placement:
Must be placed immediately after <ESC>A and imme-
diately before <ESC>Z in its own separate data stream
diately before <ESC>Z in its own separate data stream
Default:
See Note
Function:
To specify a new print darkness setting. This command allows soft-
ware control of the darkness setting for unique media and ribbon com-
binations.
ware control of the darkness setting for unique media and ribbon com-
binations.
Input:
<ESC>A
<ESC>#E2
<ESC>Z
Output:
There is no printer output for this command.
Note:
1. This becomes the new setting in the printer configuration for all
1. This becomes 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.
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:
3. The allowable Print Darkness settings are as follows:
M8459S, CL 408/CL 412
M8400RV
M8400RV
M8485S, M8490S, M8460S,
CL 608/612 (VA), XL400/410
CL 608/612 (VA), XL400/410
Darkness
Settings
1, 2, 3, 4 or 5
1, 2 or 3
Default = 3
Minimum = 1
Maximum = 5
Default = 2
Minimum = 1
Maximum = 3