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[ESC+#E] Print Darkness (Compatible command)
ESC #E ParameterHexadecimal code
<1B>
16
<23>
16
<45>
16
ab
Initial value Nil
When the power is OFF The set parameter is maintained.
Valid range within items The set parameter is valid until the next valid setting.
Valid range and term of
command
Valid range between items The set parameter is valid until the next valid setting.
[Function]
Specifies print darkness.
[Format]
<#E>ab
• Parameter
a [Print darkness level specification]
1 ↑ Lightest
2
3
4
5 ↓ Darkest
b [Print darkness specification]
A to F (omissible)
This parameter is usually "A".
The parameter valid range differs depending on the model. (Refer to the table below)
[Coding Example]
<A>
<#E>3A
<Z>
[Supplementary Explanation]
• Print darkness value specified by the command.
[Notes]
• This command is for the compatibility with previous one. The print darkness level obtained by
DC2+PB, and the print darkness level on the display screen becomes twice the value set by this
command. (CL4NX)
• Darkness levels 1, 2 and 3 will be 1, 5 and 10 each in CL6NX.