SATO GL408e - Print Speed; System Commands

Unit 4: Standard Command Codes
SATO GL4xxe SBPL Programming Reference Page 4-48
SYSTEM COMMANDS
PRINT SPEED
FUNCTION
To specify a unique print speed through software for a particular label. This allows
flexibility in finding the best performance and quality for the particular label format,
media, and ribbon.
FORMAT
<ESC>CSa
a = Designates the speed selection in ips
Place immediately after <ESC>A and immediately before <ESC>Z in a separate data
stream.
Refer to the product manual for specific print speed increments.
EXAMPLE
<ESC>A <ESC>CS6 <ESC>Z
OUTPUT
This command does not result in printer output.
NOTES
This becomes the new setting for all subsequent print jobs, unless changed. All
subsequent labels will print at this speed unless the speed is changed with this
command or through the Operator Panel.
The setting is stored in non-volatile memory and is not affected by cycling the power.
GL
SPECIFIC
DATA
The GL4xxe can be operated at either 8 dots/mm or 12 dots/mm, depending on the
print head installed.
The parameter range is 1 through 9 for both print resolutions, as follows:
1: 2 ips (50 mm/s)
2: 3 ips (75 mm/s)
3: 4 ips (100 mm/s)
4: 5 ips (125 mm/s)
5: 6 ips (150 mm/s)
6: 7 ips (175 mm/s)
7: 8 ips (200 mm/s)
8: 9 ips (225 mm/s)
9: 10 ips (250 mm/s)