SATO E series User Manual

Section 2: Command Codes
SATO Programming Reference PN 9001096 Rev. A Page 2-11
Base Reference Point
Command Structure <ESC>A3H-aaaa-Vbbbb
-
=
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 (-Hmax to +Hmax)
bbbb
=
Vertical Print Offset (-Vmax to +Vmax)
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
configuration
Command Function To establish a new base reference point for the current label. The base
reference point is the top left corner or ìoriginî 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 to Printer <ESC>A<ESC>L0202
<ESC>H0025<ESC>V0025<ESC>WB0MNORMAL REFERENCE POINT
<ESC>A3H0300V0075
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0050<ESC>WB0MNEW REFERENCE POINT
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z
Printer Output

SATO E series Specifications

General

Print Method	Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal
Max. Print Speed	6 ips (inches per second)
Max. Print Width	4.09 inches (104 mm)
Interfaces	USB, Ethernet
Media Type	Labels, Tags, Ticket
Ribbon Length	Up to 984 ft (300 m)
Power Supply	AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz
Print Resolution	203 dpi