Unit 4: Standard Command Codes
SATO GL4xxe SBPL Programming Reference Page 4-49
PRINT DARKNESS
FUNCTION
To specify a new print darkness setting through software control for unique media and
ribbon combinations.
FORMAT
<ESC>#Ea
a = Print Darkness Value
Must be placed immediately after <ESC>A and immediately before <ESC>Z in its
own separate data stream.
Refer to the product manual for specific print speed increments.
EXAMPLE
<ESC>A
<ESC>#E2
<ESC>Z
OUTPUT
This command does not result in printer output.
NOTES
This becomes the new setting in the printer configuration for all subsequent print jobs
unless changed. The setting is stored in non-volatile memory and is not affected by
cycling power. The lightest setting is the smallest value and the darkest setting is the
largest value.
GL
SPECIFIC
DATA
The format for GL4xxe is <#E>ab, where
a [Print darkness level specification] =
1: -15 (Lightest)
2: -7 (Light)
3: 0 (Normal)(Initial value)
4: +7 (Dark)
5: +15 (Darkest)
b [Print darkness specification] = A ~ F (Omissible)
The initial value is 3, and the valid parameter range is 1 - 5 for 8 dots/mm and 12 dots/
mm print head configurations.
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