Print Speed
Command Structure <ESC>CSa
a = Designates the speed selection (see note 2)
Example: <ESC>CS6
Placement: Must be placed immediately after <ESC>A and
immediately before <ESC>Z in a separate data stream
Default: As previously set in the printer configuration
Command 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. All subsequent labels
will print at this speed unless the speed is changed with this command
or through the Operator Panel.
Input to Printer
<ESC>A
<ESC
>CS6
<ESC>Z
Printer Output There is no printer output for this command. It sets the print speed of
the printer.
Special Notes 1. This becomes the new setting for all subsequent print jobs, unless
changed. The setting is stored in non-volatile memory and is not
affected by cycling the power. The allowable speed ranges are:
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Print Speed a M-8459Se M-8460Se M-8485Se M-8490Se
2 2 ips
50 mm/sec
3 3 ips
75 mm/sec
4 4 ips
100 mm/sec
4 ips
100 mm/sec
4 ips
100 mm/sec
4 ips
100 mm/sec
5 5 ips
125 mm/sec
6 6 ips
150 mm/sec
6 ips
150 mm/sec
6 ips
150 mm/sec
8 8 ips
200 mm/sec
8 ips
200 mm/sec
8 ips
200 mm/sec
10 10 ips
250 mm/sec
10 ips
250 mm/sec
12 12 ips
300 mm/sec