SATO WS412DT - ESC+BW Barcode Print by Specified Ratio

71
Barcode
Available for
WS4 series
ESC+BW Barcode Print by Specified Ratio
ESC+BW
Hex code
ESC
BW
Parameter
<1B>
16
<42>
16
<57>
16
aabbbn~n
Default setting
None
Persistence of
the command
When printer is powered off
Set parameter will not be retained
Validity in a job
Becomes invalid after execution
Validity after a job
Becomes invalid after the job
[Function]
Specifies barcode ratio, saved by <BT>
[Format]
<BW>aabbbn~n
● Parameter
a [Narrow bar width] = Valid range : 01 to 12 dots
b [Barcode height] = Valid range : 001 to 999 dots
n [Print data] = Barcode data
[Coding example] Narrow bar width: 02, Barcode height: 120
<A>
<BT>103060306
<V>100<H>200
<BW>02120*ABCD*
<Q>2
<Z>
[Notes]
1. Barcode character pitch is available for CODABAR(NW-7), CODE39, Industrial 2of5 and Matrix 2of5. To specify barcode
character pitch, insert the Character Pitch <P> command right before barcode symbology.
When <P> is omitted, character pitch will be equal to narrow space width.
e.g.1) When the narrow space value that was specified at <BT> is [3]:
Character pitch specification (None or 0, 3) x Narrow bar width (2dots) = Character pitch (6dots)
e.g.2) When the character pitch is specified:
Character pitch specification (2) x Narrow bar width (3dots) = Character pitch (6dots)
2. If there is no registration of Bar width ratio <BT> command, barcode based on pre-registered bar width ratio of narrow and wide
bars will be printed. Note that specification of <BT> is required beforehand to print.
3. For print data of barcode symbology, refer to the code table of each barcode.
[Tips]
1. If the value other than valid range is set, command error will occur and barcode will not to be printed.
2. Increasing narrow bar width may exceed the print area.
3. Scanner may not read the barcode with valid character pitch when the Character Pitch <P> command is increased.
Also, increasing the narrow bar width may cause the same type of problem. For more information, refer to the documentation of
your scanner.
4. For specifying the narrow bar width, consider the reading compatibility of scanner beforehand.
5. Adjust the Print Speed <CS> or Print Darkness <#E> commands in case of scanner reading problem.
6. If Start/Stop characters are not included in print data in the specification of CODABAR(NW-7) or CODE39, the print of barcode
will be performed; however, scanner cannot read it.
Barcode Print by Specified
Ratio