SATO E series - Character Expansion

Section 2: Command Codes
SATO Programming Reference PN 9001096 Rev. A Page 2-15
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
Command Function To expand characters independently in both the 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 to Printer <ESC>A<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>XMSATO
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0200<ESC>L0402<ESC>XMSATO
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0300<ESC>L0204<ESC>XMSATO
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z
Printer Output
Special Notes 1. This command will expand the following fonts: Fonts U, S, M, XU,
XS, XM, OA & OB and fonts WB, WL, XB 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 subsequent text to the default expansion of 1 x 1. There-
fore, either send the Character Expansion command before all
printed data, or send Line and Box commands last, preceding the
<ESC>Q Quantity command.