SATO E series User Manual

Section 2: Command Codes
SATO Programming Reference PN 9001096 Rev. A Page 2-39
Graphics, BMP
Command Structure <ESC>GMaaaaa,(data)
aaaaa = Number of bytes to be downloaded
Example: <ESC>GM32000, ... data...
Placement: Anywhere within the job data stream
Default: None
Command Function To allow the creation and printing of graphic images using a BMP file
format.
Printer Input See Appendix Appendix C for a detailed example
<ESC>A
<ESC>V0100<ESC>H0100<ESC>GM03800,(...Data...)
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z
Printer Output
Special Notes 1. The maximum number of bytes that can be downloaded is 32K
(compressed). The number specified by this command includes the
BMP header information. The maximum size of the uncompressed
BMP file is 64K. If the uncompressed file exceeds 64K, the graphic
will not print.
2. Only black and white BMP files can be downloaded.
3. The file size specified by this command is the DOS file size in bytes.

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