Section 2: Command Codes
SATO Programming Reference PN 9001096 Rev. A Page 2-51
Print Darkness
COMMAND STRUCTURE <ESC>#Ea
a = Print Darkness Value (see note 2 for allowable range)
Example: <ESC>#E2
Placement: Must be placed immediately after <ESC>A and
immediately before <ESC>Z in its own separate data
stream
Default: See Operator Manual for the specific printer
COMMAND FUNCTION To specify a new print darkness settings. This command allows software
control of the darkness setting for unique media and ribbon combinations.
INPUT TO PRINTER <ESC>A
<ESC>#E2
<ESC>Z
PRINTER OUTPUT There is no printer output for this command.
SPECIAL NOTES 1. This becomes the new setting in the printer configuration for all sub-
sequent print jobs, unless changed. The setting is stored in non-vola-
tile memory and is not affected by cycling power.
2. See the specific printer Operator Manual for the valid head ranges.
3. The lighest setting is the smallest value and the darkest setting is the
largest value.
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