Section 2: Command Codes
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Mirror Image
Command Structure <ESC>RM
Example:
<ESC>A103000832<ESC>RM
Placement:
After label data
Default
None
Command Function To allow mirror image printing of data, such as on transparent labels to be
applied to a glass or other transparent surface.
Input to Printer Label #1
<ESC>A
<ESC>A1<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0050<ESC>XL0ABCDEF
<ESC>RM
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z
Printer Output
Special Notes 1. The <ESC>A1 Media defines the area to be mirrored.
2. This command can be used with the <ESC>% Rotate Fixed Base
Reference Point command. Please note that the reference point rota-
tion is dependent upon the location of the <ESC>% command in the
data stream
3. This command should not be specified more than once in any single
job.
4. This command cannot be used with commands requiring re-editing of
the print area, such as Sequential Numbering, Real time clock or
Copy Image Area.
5. Any data outside the area defined by the <ESC>A1 Media Size com-
mand is not mirrored the command is treated as a command error.
Any print job containing the <ESC>RM command and without any
print data will be treated as a command error.