E/Pro Programming Reference

For printer models:

CL408/412e
CL608/612e
M8400RVe
M5900RVe
M8459/60/85/90Se
CT400/410, D508/D512
M84Pro
M10e
XL400/410e
LM408/412e
CG208/212
CG408/412
TG308/312

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Each printer model (product) applicable to this document has been assigned a reference letter character and is
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E/Pro Programming Reference

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M10e
(H)
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(I)
LM408/412e
(J)
CG208/212
(K)
CG408/412
(L)
TG308/312
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
About This Manual
Print Area Calculation

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PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS
Programming Language
Selecting Protocol Codes
Using Basic
Print Position Commands

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<ESC>~A
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<ESC>~B
<ESC>AO
<ESC>A1
<ESC>A1
<ESC>&
<ESC>AR
<ESC>&R
<ESC>&S
<ESC>*
<ESC>*
<ESC>@
<ESC>A3
<ESC>AX
<ESC>B
<ESC>BC
<ESC>BD
<ESC>BF
<ESC>BG
<ESC>BI
<ESC>BJ/BJD
<ESC>BJF
<ESC>BJS
<ESC>BJT
<ESC>BK
<ESC>BL
<ESC>BL~d
<ESC>BM
<ESC>BP
<ESC>BQ
<ESC>BT
<ESC>BV
<ESC>BW
<ESC>BX
<ESC>C
<ESC>CB
<ESC>CI
<ESC>CC
<ESC>CL
<ESC>CR
<ESC>CP
<ESC>CS
<ESC>CT
<ESC>D
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<ESC>DC
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Start Label (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)

Cut, Label (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M)
Cut, Job (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I)
Multiple Cuts (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, M)
Cut, Last (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H)
Auto Online (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J)
Media Size (dots) (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M)
Media Size (mm) (Applicable Product: I, M)
Form Overlay, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Standard Print Area (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J)
Form Overlay, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Form Overlay, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Clear (Memory Card) (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M)
System Clear
(Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I)
Offline/Pause (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Start Point Correction (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M)
Print Area Enlargement (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J)
Barcode, Ratio 1:3 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
CODE 93 Barcode (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M)
Barcode, Ratio 2:5 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Bookland (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
CODE 128 Barcode (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M)
UCC/EAN 128 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
True Type Font, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, M)
Card, Format (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, M)
Print Memory Card Status (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, M)
True Type Font, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, M)
PDF 417 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
UPC-A Barcode (No HRI) (Applicable Product: I, K, L, M)
UPC-A Barcode (with HRI) (Applicable Product: I, L, M)
UPC-A Barcode (with HRI) (Applicable Product: I, K, L, M)
Postnet (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
QR Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Variable Ratio Barcodes (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Maxi Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Barcode Expansion (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Data Matrix Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Repeat Label (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Tearoff Correction (Applicable Product: L)
Sensor Selection (Applicable Product: L)
Card, Slot Specification (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M)
CR/LF Deletion (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M)
Serial Port (Applicable Product: L)
Ribbon (Applicable Product: L)
Print Speed (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Cut Number Unit (Applicable Product: I, K, L, M)
Barcode, Ratio 1:2 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Barcode, Human Readable Information (HRI) (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M)
Data Matrix Code, Data (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Interface (Applicable Product: K, L)
Font, Vector (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M)

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<ESC>EP
<ESC>EU
<ESC>EX
<ESC>EX0
<ESC>F
<ESC>FC
<ESC>FT
<ESC>FM
<ESC>FP
<ESC>FW
<ESC>FX
<ESC>G
<ESC>GC
<ESC>GI
<ESC>GM
<ESC>GP
<ESC>GR
<ESC>GT
<ESC>H
<ESC>I
<ESC>I2
<ESC>I3
<ESC>ID
<ESC>IG
<ESC>I1
<ESC>J
<ESC>K
<ESC>L
<ESC>LA
<ESC>LD
<ESC>LF
<ESC>LH
<ESC>M
<ESC>NC (EJ)
<ESC>OA
<ESC>OB
<ESC>OF
<ESC>OL
<ESC>P
<ESC>(
<ESC>PC
<ESC>PD
<ESC>%
<ESC>PG
<ESC>PH
<ESC>PI
<ESC>PM
<ESC>PO
<ESC>#
<ESC>#E
<ESC>PR
<ESC>PS
<ESC>PY
<ESC>Q
<ESC>RC
<ESC>RD
<ESC>RE
<ESC>RF
<ESC>RI
<ESC>RM
<ESC>RP
<ESC>RS
<ESC>RT
<ESC>RW
<ESC>S

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Outline Font Print (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M)

Line Feed (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Media Ejection (Applicable Product: I, M)
Print End Position (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
EAN/UCC Composite Symbol (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Memory Area Enlarge Specification (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J)
Print Length Expansion (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, L)
Sequential Numbering (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Print Circles (Applicable Product: M)
Print Triangles
(Applicable Product: M)
Format Memory Card (Applicable Product: K, L)
Print Memory Card Status (Applicable Product: K, L)
Printing, Lines & Boxes (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Data Matrix Code, Sequential Number (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Graphics, Custom (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
BMP File, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Graphic, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Graphics, BMP File (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Graphics, PCX File (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Graphic, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
BMP File, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Horizontal Print Position (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Batch Separator (Applicable Product: I, M)
Serial Interface (Applicable Product: K, L)
LAN Interface (Applicable Product: K, L)
Job Store ID (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Sensor Type Selection (Applicable Product: F, K, L)
IEEE1284 (Applicable Product: L)
Journal Printing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L)
External Character Recall Text Flow (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Character, Expansion (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Language (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J)
User Download (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Online Feed (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J)
Zero Slash (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M)
M Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M)
Eject and Cut (Applicable Product: I, K, M)
OA Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
OB Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Offset Data (Applicable Product: I, M)
Online (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M)
Character, Pitch (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Reverse Image (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Printer Motion Register Specification (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Small Label Size Specification (Applicable Product: H)
Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
EEPROM Setup (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M)
Print Method, Thermal/Themal Transfer (Applicable Product: F, I, K, L, M)
PCX File, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M)
Print Mode Selection (Applicable Product: F, K, L)
Offset Specification (Applicable Product: F, K, L)
Start Position Specification (Applicable Product: I, K, M)
Print Darkness (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Character, Fixed Spacing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Character, Proportional Spacing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
PCX File, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M)
Print Quantity (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, J, K, L, M)
Sheet Unit Cut Quantity (Applicable Product: H)
Font, Raster (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Telegraphic Message End Specification (Applicable Product: H)
Recall and Print of Font & Logo (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Label Size (Applicable Product: H)
Mirror Image (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, M)
Reprint Configuration (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J)
Sheet Sending Specification (Applicable Product: H)
Label Size (Applicable Product: H)
Sheet Unit Copy Quanitity (Applicable Product: H)
S Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)

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<ESC>2D10
<ESC>2D12
<ESC>2D20
<ESC>2D30
<ESC>2D31
<ESC>2D32
<ESC>2D50
<ESC>T1
<ESC>T2
<ESC>T
<ESC>TK
<ESC>TP
<ESC>TW
<ESC>2S
<ESC>U
<ESC>_D
<ESC>_F
<ESC>_N
<ESC>_Q
<ESC>V
<ESC>WA
<ESC>WB
<ESC>WD
<ESC>WI
<ESC>WK
<ESC>WL
<ESC>WM
<ESC>WP
<ESC>WS
<ESC>WT
<ESC>WZ
<ESC>W1
<ESC>W2
<ESC>W3
<ESC>XB
<ESC>XCL
<ESC>XCS
<ESC>XL
<ESC>XM
<ESC>XS
<ESC>XU
<ESC>YE
<ESC>YR
<ESC>YS
<ESC>Z
<ESC>0

Form Overlay, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)

Field, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Field, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
PDF417 of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M)
Micro PDF417 of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Maxi Code of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
QR Code (Mode 2) of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
QR Code (Mode 1) of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Micro QR Code of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Data Matrix (ECC200) of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Store 16x16 External Character (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Store 24x24 External Character (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Custom Designed Characters (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I)
Forced Tear off (Applicable Product: K, L)
Test Printing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Option Waiting Time (Applicable Product: K, L)
Two-Color Print Range Specification (Applicable Product: F)
U Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Variable Data Specification (Applicable Product: H)
Small Label Start (Applicable Product: H)
Format Specification (Applicable Product: H)
Print Quantity (Applicable Product: H)
Vertical Print Position (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, M)
Calendar Printing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, L, M)
WB Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Copy Image Area (Partial Copy) (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
IP Address Setup (Applicable Product: K, L)
Job Name (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
WL Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
RARP (Applicable Product: F, J, K, L)
Calendar Increment (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M)
Work-Shift Print Information Specification (Applicable Product: E)
Calendar Configuration (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M)
Wireless LAN (Applicable Product: K)
IP Address Setting (Applicable Product: K, L)
Subnet Mask (Applicable Product: K, L)
Default Gateway (Applicable Product: K, L)
XB Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
XCL Font (Applicable Font: I, M)
XCS Font (Applicable Font: I, M)
XL Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
XM Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
XS Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
XU Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Label Specification (Applicable Product: F, K)
Format, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Format, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Stop Label (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Replace Data (Partial Edit) (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)

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STANDARD COMMAND CODES

Control Commands
<ESC>A
<ESC>Z
<ESC>Q
<ESC>ID
<ESC>WK

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Start Label (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Stop Label (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Print Quantity (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, J, K, L, M)
Job ID Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Job Name (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)

4-2
4-2
4-3
4-4
4-5

Modification Commands
<ESC>L
<ESC>P
<ESC>PR
<ESC>PS
<ESC>%
<ESC>F
<ESC>FC
<ESC>FT
<ESC>FW

E/Pro Programming Reference

4-6

Character, Expansion (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)

Character, Pitch (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Character, Fixed Spacing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Character, Proportional Spacing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Sequential Numbering (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Print Circles (Applicable Product: M)
Print Triangles (Applicable Product: M)
Print, Lines & Boxes (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)

4-6
4-7
4-8
4-8
4-9
4-10
4-11
4-13
4-14

PN: 9001096E

<ESC>(
<ESC>&
<ESC>/
<ESC>0
<ESC>WD
<ESC>J
<ESC>RF
<ESC>RM
<ESC>_D
<ESC>_F
<ESC>_N
<ESC>_Q
<ESC>PD
<ESC>RE
<ESC>RS
<ESC>2S

Reverse Image (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)

Form Overlay, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Form Overlay, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Replace Data (Partial Edit) (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Copy Image Area (Partial Copy) (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Journal Printing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L)
Recall and Print of Font & Logo (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Mirror Image (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, M)
Variable Data Specification (Applicable Product: H, K, L)
Small Label Start (Applicable Product: H)
Format Specification (Applicable Product: H)
Print Quantity (Applicable Product: H, K, L)
Small Label Size Specification (Applicable Product: H)
Telegraphic Message End Specification (Applicable Product: H)
Sheet Sending Specification (Applicable Product: H)
Two-Color Print Range Specification (Applicable Product: F)

Print Position Commands

<ESC>A1
<ESC>A1
<ESC>H
<ESC>V
<ESC>PO
<ESC>#
<ESC>RI
<ESC>RT

Media Size (dots) (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)

Media Size (mm) (Applicable Product: I, M)
Horizontal Print Position (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Vertical Print Position (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Offset Specification (Applicable Product: F, K, L)
Start Position Specification (Applicable Product: I, K, M)
Label Size (Applicable Product: H)
Label Size (Applicable Product: H)

Font Commands
<ESC>XM
<ESC>XS
<ESC>XU
<ESC>S
<ESC>M
<ESC>U
<ESC>OA
<ESC>OB
<ESC>XB
<ESC>XL
<ESC>WB
<ESC>WL
<ESC>RD
<ESC>$
<ESC>$=
<ESC>XCL
<ESC>XCS
<ESC>K
<ESC>T1
<ESC>T2

4-31
4-32
4-33
4-33
4-34
4-35
4-36
4-37
4-38
4-38
4-38
4-38
4-38
4-38
4-38
4-38
4-39
4-39
4-39
4-39
4-40
4-41
4-41
4-42
4-42
4-43
4-44
4-45

4-46

<ESC>B
<ESC>BD
<ESC>D
<ESC>d/D~
<ESC>BC
<ESC>BF
<ESC>BG
<ESC>BI
<ESC>BL
<ESC>BL~d
<ESC>BM
<ESC>BP
<ESC>BT
<ESC>BW
<ESC>EU

Barcode, Ratio 1:3 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)

Barcode, Ratio 2:5 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Barcode, Ratio 1:2 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Barcode, Human Readable Information (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M)
CODE 93 Barcode (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Bookland (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
CODE 128 Barcode (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
UCC/EAN 128 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
UPC-A Barcode (No HRI) (Applicable Product: K, L, M)
UPC-A Barcode (with HRI) (Applicable Product: I, K, L, M)
UPC-A Barcode (with HRI)
(Applicable Product: I, K, L, M)
Postnet (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Variable Ratio Barcodes (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Barcode Expansion (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
EAN/UCC Composite Symbol (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)

<ESC>BK
<ESC>BQ
<ESC>BV
<ESC>BX
<ESC>DC

PDF417 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)

QR Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Maxi Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Data Matrix Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Data Matrix Code, Data (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)

E/Pro Programming Reference

4-31

4-38
XM Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
XS Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
XU Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
S Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
M Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
U Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
OA Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
OB Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
XB Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
XL Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
WB Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
WL Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Font, Raster (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Font, Vector (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Outline Font Print (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
XCL Font (Applicable Product: I, M)
XCS Font (Applicable Product: I, M)
External Character Recall Text Flow (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M)
Store 16x16 External Character (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Store 24x24 External Character (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)

Barcode Commands

2D Code Commands

4-15
4-16
4-17
4-18
4-19
4-20
4-21
4-22
4-23
4-24
4-25
4-26
4-27
4-28
4-29
4-30

4-46
4-46
4-46
4-50
4-52
4-53
4-54
4-55
4-57
4-58
4-60
4-62
4-63
4-64
4-65

4-67
4-67
4-68
4-69
4-70
4-71
PN: 9001096E

<ESC>FX
<ESC>2D10
<ESC>2D12
<ESC>2D20
<ESC>2D30
<ESC>2D31
<ESC>2D32
<ESC>2D50

Data Matrix Code, Sequential Number (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)

PDF417 of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Micro PDF417 of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Maxi Code of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
QR Code (Mode 2) of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
QR Code (Mode 1) of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Micro QR Code of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Data Matrix (ECC200) of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)

System Commands
<ESC>CS
<ESC>#E
<ESC>A3
<ESC>AR
<ESC>AX
<ESC>EP
<ESC>~a
<ESC>~(NULL)
<ESC>~A
<ESC>~B
<ESC>CB
<ESC> CI
<ESC>CR
<ESC> CP
<ESC>CT
<ESC>DI
<ESC>EJ
<ESC>EX
<ESC>FM
<ESC>FP
<ESC>@
<ESC>OL
<ESC>AO
<ESC>C
<ESC>PG
<ESC>PC
<ESC>IG
<ESC>I1
<ESC>I2
<ESC>I3
<ESC>NC (EJ)
<ESC>PH
<ESC>PM
<ESC>E
<ESC>LD
<ESC>RP
<ESC>LA
<ESC>CL
<ESC>LH
<ESC>LF
<ESC>TW
<ESC>TK
<ESC>TP
<ESC>EX0
<ESC>RC
<ESC>RW
<ESC>WI
<ESC>WM
<ESC>WZ
<ESC>W1
<ESC>W2
<ESC>W3
<ESC>WS
<ESC>YE

4-81
Print Speed (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Print Darkness (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Base Reference Point (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Print Area, Standard (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J)
Print Area Enlargement (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J)
Print End Position (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Cut, Job (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I)
Multiple Cuts (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, M)
Cut, Label (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M)
Cut, Last (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H)
Tear-off Correction (Applicable Product: L)
Sensor Selection (Applicable Product: L)
Serial Port (Applicable Product: L)
Ribbon (Applicable Product: L)
Cut Number Unit (Applicable Product: I, K, L, M)
Interface (Applicable Product: K, L)
Media Ejection (Applicable Product: I, M)
Memory Area Enlarge Specification (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J)
Format Memory Card (Applicable Product: K, L)
Print Memory Card Status (Applicable Product: K, L)
Offline/Pause (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Online (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M)
Auto Online (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J)
Repeat Label (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
EEPROM Setup (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M)
Printer Motion Register Specification (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Sensor Type Selection (Applicable Product: F, K, L)
IEEE1284 (Applicable Product: L)
Serial Interface (Applicable Product: K, L)
LAN Interface (Applicable Product: K, L)
Eject and Cut (Applicable Product: K)
Print Method, Thermal/Themal Transfer (Applicable Product: F, I, K, L, M)
Print Mode Selection (Applicable Product: F, K, L)
Line Feed (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
User Download (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Reprint Configuration (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J)
Language (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J)
CR/LF Deletion (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J)
Zero Slash (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J)
Online Feed(Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J)
Option Waiting Time (Applicable Product: K, L)
Forced Tear Off (Applicable Product: K, L)
Test Printing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Print Length Expansion (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, L)
Sheet Unit Cut Quantity (Applicable Product: H)
Sheet Unit Copy Quantity (Applicable Product: H)
IP Address Setup (Applicable Product: K, l)
RARP (Applicable Product: F, J, K, L)
Wireless LAN (Applicable Product: K)
IP Address Setting (Applicable Product: K, L)
Subnet Mask (Applicable Product: K, L)
Default Gateway (Applicable Product: K, L)
Work-Shift Information Print Specification (Applicable Product: E)
Label Specification (Applicable Product: F)

Intelligent Commands
<ESC>I

Graphic Commands

E/Pro Programming Reference

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4-73
4-74
4-69
4-75
4-76
4-78
4-80

Batch Separator

4-81
4-82
4-83
4-85
4-85
4-86
4-87
4-88
4-89
4-90
4-91
4-92
4-93
4-94
4-95
4-96
4-97
4-98
4-99
4-100
4-101
4-102
4-103
4-104
4-105
4-105
4-106
4-107
4-108
4-109
4-110
4-111
4-112
4-113
4-114
4-115
4-116
4-117
4-118
4-119
4-120
4-121
4-122
4-123
4-124
4-125
4-126
4-127
4-127
4-131
4-132
4-133
4-134
4-135

4-136
(Applicable Product: I, M)

4-136

4-137

PN: 9001096E

<ESC>G
<ESC>GM
<ESC>GP

Graphics, Custom
Graphics, BMP File
Graphics, PCX File

(Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
(Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
(Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)

4-137
4-138
4-139

OPTIONAL COMMAND CODES

Calendar Commands
<ESC>WA
<ESC>WP
<ESC>WT

Calendar Printing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, L, M)

Calendar Increment (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, L, M)
Calendar Configuration (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M)

Memory Card Commands

<ESC>CC
<ESC>BJF
<ESC>*
<ESC>*
<ESC>BJS
<ESC>BJT
<ESC>BJ/BJD
<ESC>YR
<ESC>YS
<ESC>&R
<ESC>&S
<ESC>GC
<ESC>GT
<ESC>PY
<ESC>PI
<ESC>GR
<ESC>GI
<ESC>T
<ESC>/D
<ESC>/N

Card, Slot for Use (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M)

Card, Format (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, M)
Memory Card Clear (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
System Clear (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J)
Print Memory Card Status (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, M)
True Type Font, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, M)
True Type Font, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, M)
Format/Field, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Format/Field, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Form Overlay, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Form Overlay, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
BMP File, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
BMP File, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
PCX File, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M)
PCX File, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M)
Custom Graphic, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Custom Graphic, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Character, Custom Designed (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J)
Field, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)
Field, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M)

5-2
5-2
5-3
5-4

5-5
5-5
5-6
5-7
5-8
5-9
5-10
5-11
5-12
5-13
5-14
5-15
5-17
5-18
5-19
5-20
5-21
5-22
5-23
5-24
5-25

BI-DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
Introduction
General Configuration
Serial Interface
Receive Buffer
Data Transmission

Enquire & Response

Enquire (ENQ)
Cancel (CAN)
Print Job
Print Stop (DLE)
Print Start (DC1)
Obtain History Data (LW)
Release Return Error (SUB)
Printer Status (MG)
Counter Status (ME)
Sensor Status (SG)
Head Status (HC)
System Version Information (SB)
Memory Status (EB)
Format Overlay Status (FO)
Font Configuration (FG)
Interface Status (IG)
Interface Settings (H2)
Item Number Check

6-2
6-2
6-2
6-2
6-2

6-3
6-3
6-3
6-3
6-3
6-3
6-4
6-4
6-4
6-6
6-6
6-7
6-7
6-7
6-8
6-8
6-8
6-9
6-9

APPENDIX
Custom Characters & Graphics
Custom Designed Character Example
Custom Graphics Example
PCX Graphics Example

Custom Protocol Codes

Reference Tables
E/Pro Programming Reference

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E/Pro Programming Reference

Character Font Set (<ESC>XU)

Character Font Set (<ESC>XS)
Character Font Set (<ESC>XM)
Character Font Set (<ESC>XB)
Character Font Set (<ESC>XL)
Character Font Set (<ESC>OA)
Character Font Set (<ESC>OB)
Parameter A & B Comparison (<ESC>RD)
Character Font Set (<ESC>XCL/XCS)
Character Font Set (<ESC>X70-77)
Barcode Type (<ESC>B)
Barcode Type (<ESC>BD)
Barcode Type (<ESC>D)
Code Table (<ESC>BC)
Code Table (<ESC>BF)
Code128 Data Values (<ESC>BG)
Code Table (<ESC>BI)
Code Table (<ESC>BP)
Code Table (<ESC>BW)
Code Table (<ESC>BW)
Code Table (<ESC>BK)
Character Size (<ESC>BK)
Data Size (<ESC>BQ)
Code Table (<ESC>BQ)
Code Table (<ESC>BQ)
Code Table (<ESC>BQ)
Code Table (<ESC>BV)
Format ID List (<ESC>BX)
Code Table (<ESC>FX)
Symbol & Data Quantity (<ESC>2D12)
Code Table (<ESC>2D12)
Code Table (<ESC>2D20)
Data Size (<ESC>2D30)
Data Size (<ESC>2D31)
Code Table (<ESC>2D32)
Code Table (<ESC>2D32)
Code Table (<ESC>2D32)
Code Table (<ESC>2D50)
Parameters (<ESC>AR/AX)
Parameters (<ESC>PG)
Parameters (<ESC>PG)
Parameters (<ESC>PG)
Parameters (<ESC>PG)
Parameters (<ESC>PC)
Parameters (<ESC>PC)
Parameters (<ESC>PC)
Parameters (<ESC>PC)
Parameters (<ESC>LD)
Parameters (<ESC>EX)
Parameters (<ESC>AR)
Parameters (<ESC>G)
Reference (<ESC>YS)
Parameters (<ESC>&S)
Parameters (<ESC>GI)

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INTRODUCTION

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual is laid out consistent with the product discussed and provides all of the information required for printer
programming.
This manual also incorporates the use of special information boxes. Examples of these boxes and the type of
information provided in each, are below.

WARNING: PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT, IF UNHEEDED, MAY RESULT IN

PRESONAL INJURY.

CAUTION: PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT, IF UNHEEDED, MAY

RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.

ATTENTION: Provides information that is deemed of special importance but

will not result in personal injusry or product damage if unheeded.
NOTE: Provides helpful hints to assist in performing the tasks at hand.

LCD DISPLAY: Provides the specific display that should be visible on the LCD at that
point.

A comprehensive Table Of Contents provided at the front of this manual facilitates rapid movement within. The
contents identify the different Units, Chapters, and Sections. Each references the page number of their
commencement and all printers applicable to each command identified. Each printer model is identified by an
assigned letter character that may be referenced on the page preceding the Table Of Contents.
The pages of this manual have embedded headers and footers to assist the user in identifying his or her exact
position within the manual. The header provides the unit number followed by its name. The footer identifies the
product on the left, the page number in the center, and the manuals part number to the right side of the page.
Page enumeration is two-part with each separated by a hyphen. The first character set references the Unit and the
second identifies the page number. Page numbers begin with the numeral (1) one at the commencement of a new
unit and ascend sequentially.

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PRINT AREA CALCULATION

Many print applications may not require labels that fill the entire printable area of the printer. Therefore it is
important to understand how to calculate print size so that the printed image does not exceed the label size.
There are two axis to consider when calculating for print position; horizontal and vertical. The horizontal axis is
lateral positioning parallel with the print head and is measured from the right side of the media to the left. The
vertical axis is the label length from the front to its rear.
This juncture point of the horizontal and vertical axis is referred to as the Base Reference Point (or zero point) and
all measurement is incremental along those axis from there. The allowable ranges for these references is
dependent on the particular printer to accommodate different print widths and resolutions.

A1 COMMAND
The A1 command is the preferred method of configuring the printer for media size. If using media smaller than the
print head width, use this command to specify the media size and adjust the start position corresponding to that.
The backing paper must be included in media size considerations. This command would be as follows:
<A1>aaaaabbbb
a = Height of Label
b = Width of Label
NOTE: The valid ranges for each of the above may be found in the product
manuals.

A3 COMMAND
Before beginning to send code, one must perform some simple calculations to determine print positioning. Firstly,
determine the print resolution and maximum print width of the printer. This information is provided in the Technical
Data unit of the Operator Manual and Service Manuals.
The print resolution of the print head has a direct bearing on the dots per inch (DPI) of print density. The
corresponding formula for a 203 Resolution print head on a printer with 4.1 Maximum Print Width would be:
Resolution (DPI) x Maximum Printable Width (Linear Inches) =
Maximum Printable Width (Linear Dots)
203 (DPI) x 4.1 (Linear Inches) = 832 (Linear Dots)
Once this is done, one must calculate the label width in linear dots. That formula would be as follows for a 2 inch
wide label:
Resolution (DPI) x Label Width (Linear Inches) =
Label Width (Linear Dots)
203 (DPI) x 2.0 (Linear Inches) = 406 (Linear Dots)
Lastly, one must calculate the horizontal distance to offset printing to accommodate for the difference in size from
the printers maximum printable width to the label width. That formula would be as follows using the above
examples:
Maximum Printable Width (Linear Dots) - Label Width (Linear Dots) =
Print Offset (Linear Dots)
832 (Linear Dots) - 406 (Linear Dots) = 426 (Linear Dots)
In the above example, 426 would be the required command entry to reset the initial base reference point (or zero
point) to the new base reference point (or zero point) based on the labels width.
Note that with each additional horizontal or vertical adjustment, the New Base Reference Point will always be
positioned relative to the last base reference point - not the Initial Base Reference Point. In other words, the only
way to return to the Initial Base Reference Point is to either use commands to reverse the prior commands, or to
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delete all positioning commands to return the printer to its default state.

POWER

ON LINE

LINE

STATUS

LABEL

RIBBON

FEED
Print Head

LABEL

Label Width

Label Length

LABEL

Print Offset

Maximum Printable Width

New Base Reference Point

Initial Base Reference Point

Figure 1-1, Print Area Calculation

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PROGRAMMING
CONCEPTS

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Programming Language
Selecting Protocol Codes
Using Basic
Print Position Commands

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PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE
A programming language for a printer is a familiar concept to most programmers. It is a group of commands that
are designed to use the internal intelligence of the printer. The commands, which are referred to as SATO
Command Codes, contain non-printable ASCII characters (such as <STX>, <ETX>, <ESC>) and printable
characters. These commands must be assembled into an organized block of code to be sent as one data stream to
the printer, which in turn interprets the command codes and generates the desired label output. The programmer is
free to use any programming language available to send the desired data to the printer.
The printer command codes used are based upon Escape (1B hexadecimal) sequences. Typically there are four
types of command sequences:
<ESC>{Command}
These commands generally tell the printer to perform a specific action, like clear the memory.

<ESC>{Command} {Data}
Commands with this format tell the printer to perform a specific action which is dependent upon the following data,
like print X labels, where the value for X is contained in the data.

<ESC>{Command} {Parameter}
These commands set the operational parameters of the printer, like set the print speed to 3.

<ESC>{Command} {Parameter} {Data}

Some commands can contain both Parameter and Data elements, such as print a Code 39 symbol containing the
data.

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SELECTING PROTOCOL CODES

Protocol codes are the special control characters that prepare the printer to receive instructions. For example, the
<ESC> character tells the printer that a command code will follow and the <ENQ> character asks for the printer
status.
There are two pre-defined different sets of Protocol Control codes to choose from. Each set is made up of six
special characters. The Standard Protocol Control codes are non-printable characters, and the Non-Standard
Protocol Control codes are printable characters. The Non-Standard set may be useful on host computers using
protocol converters or in an application where non-printable ASCII characters cannot be sent from the host.
This manual uses the Standard Protocol Control codes for all of the
examples. Alternately, the user may define and download a set of custom
Protocol Control Codes (see Appendix D).

PROTOCOL CODES
CONTROL
CHARACTER

STANDARD
DSW2-7 OFF

NON-STANDARD
DSW2-7 ON

DESCRIPTION

STX

02 Hex

7B Hex = {

Data start

ETX

03 Hex

7D Hex = }

Data end

ESC

1B Hex

5E Hex = ^

Command Code to follow

ENQ

05 Hex

40 Hex = @

Get printer status, Bi-Com Mode

CAN

18 Hex

21 Hex = !

Cancel print job, Bi-Com mode

Off-Line

40 Hex

5D Hex = ]

Take printer Off-Line

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USING BASIC
It may be useful to test your printer using a BASIC program on a PC or write your actual production programs in
BASIC. Whatever the reason, if working in BASIC, some of the following hints may be helpful.
Set the WIDTH of the output device to 255 characters to avoid automatically sending <CR> and <LF> characters
after every line. The command string should be continuous and uninterrupted by <CR> and/or <LF> commands.
The examples given in this manual are printed on separate lines because they will not fit on a single line and do not
contain <CR> and/or <LF> characters. If these characters are needed, they are explicitly noted by the inclusion of
<CR> and <LF> notations.
If using the printers RS232C interface, it is necessary to set the computer COM porton so the CTS and DSR
signals are ignored. Send OPEN COM statements as follows:
OPEN COM1:9600,E,8,1,CS,DSAS #1
This sets the host computers COM1 port RS232C communication parameters for 9600 baud, Even parity, 8 Data
bits, 1 Stop bit and directs the port to ignore the CTS and DSR control signals.
It may be desirable to assign the <ESC> character to a string variable to reduce keystrokes since this character is
often used.
The following two examples use Standard Protocol codes in BASIC.

PRINTING WITH THE PARALLEL PORT

5 REM CL612 Parallel Example

Identifies the program as a CL612 parallel port print label.

The REM prevents this data from being sent to the
printer and is only displayed on the screen.

10 E$=CHR$(27)

Sets the E$ string as an <ESC> character

20 WIDTH LPT1,255

Sets the width of the output to 255 characters

30 LPRINT E$;"A";

Sends an <ESC>A command code to the LPT1 parallel

port

40 LPRINT E$;"H400";E$;"V100";E$;"XL1SATO";

Sends the data SATO to be to be placed 400 dots

horizontally and 100 dots vertically on the label and printed
in the XL font.

50 LPRINT E$;"Q1";

Instructs the printer to print one label.

60 LPRINT E$; Z;

Tells the printer that the last commandhas been sent. The
printer can nowcreate and print the job.

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PRINTING WITH THE RS232C PORT

5 REM CL612 Parallel Example

Identifies the program as a CL612e RS232C port print

label. The REM prevents this data from being sent to the
printer and displays it only on the screen.

10 E$=CHR$(27)

Sets theE$string as an <ESC>character.

OPEN COM1:9600,N,8,1,CS,DSAS #1

Opens the COM1 port for output and sets the parameters
as 9600 baud, No parity, 8 Data bits, 1 Stop bit and
instructs the port to ignore the CTS and DSR control
signals.

30 PRINT #1,CHR$ (2);

Sends an <STX> (ASCII Code a decimal 2) to the printer

instructing it to prepare to receive a message.

50 PRINT #1,E$;"A";

Sends an <ESC>A command code to Print Port #1

opened by statement 20 above.

60 PRINT#1, E$; "H400"; E$; "V100";

"XL1SATO"

E$;

Sends the data SATO to be placed 400 dots horizontally

and 100 dots vertically on the label and printed in theXL
autosmoothed font.

50 PRINT #1, E$;"Q1";

Instructs the printer to print a quantity of one label.

60 PRINT #1, E$; Z;

Informs the printer that the last command has been sent
and printing can occur.

70 PRINT #1,CHR$ (3);

Sends an <ETX> (ASCII Code decimal 3) informs the

printer of message end.
Identifies the program as a CL612e RS232C port print
label. The REM prevents this data from being sent to the
printer and displays it only on the screen.

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PRINT POSITION COMMANDS

There are three methods using command codes to properly orient print images on a label. They are as follows:

MEDIA SIZE COMMAND

The Media Size Command (<ESC>A1) allows specification of the label width and length so the printer may
autmatically adjust itself relative to the command entry. However, the label size specified and the actual label size
must match.
EXAMPLE:

<ESC>A1aaaaabbbb

a = Label Length

LABEL

Label Length

b = Label Width

Label Width

Figure 2-1, Media Measurement

BASE REFERENCE POINT COMMAND

The Base Reference Point Command (<ESC>A3) establishes the zero point of the Horizontal and Vertical axis so
the distance may be calculated in dots from that point to the labels edge. This command immediately follows the
Data Start Command.
EXAMPLE:

Label Width = total dots - = 406 dots

New Base Ref Point = Max Print Width - Label Width
= (dot quantity) - (406 dots) = 426 dots

Issue Base Reference Point command <ESC>A3 after the data Start command.
<ESC>A<ESC>A3H0426V0001. . . . . .

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HORIZONTAL OFFSET COMMAND

Allows print image orientation by combining a part of both methods above by establishing the media size and then
orienting it through base reference point adjustment.
EXAMPLE:

A Printer with 8-dpmm:

Label Width = 2" x 25.4 mm/in x 8 dpmm = 406 dots
New Base Reference Point = Maximum Print Width - Label Width
= (832 dots) - (406 dots) = 426 dots

Each <ESC>H command would have the value 426 added to it to correctly position each field.
NOTE: The <ESC>A3 Base Reference Point command can also shift the
reference point in a negative direction (toward the outside edge of the label).
The Command Code subsection contains a sample label output for each command code. These samples reflect
how the printed information would appear on a 4.25 inch wide label.
If you want to test any of the sample label outputs and are using labels less than five inches in width, it is
recommended that the Base Reference Point command be added to the data stream to print the image onto the
label.
The addition of the Base Reference Point command to the data stream will help adjust the print. See the following
two examples or refer to the Base Reference Point command description.
EXAMPLE:

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0050<ESC>V0100<ESC>L0303<ESC>XMSATO
<ESC>H0050<ESC>V0200<ESC>B103100*SATO*
<ESC>H0070<ESC>V0310<ESC>L0101<ESC>XUSATO
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

If using a 2 inch wide label, the entire image may not appear on the label. By adding the following Base Reference
Point command to the second line of the data stream, the base reference point will be changed, causing the image
to shift toward the inside of the printer where it can be printed on the narrower label.
EXAMPLE:

M8400RVe data stream results in a 2 inch wide label:

<ESC>A
<ESC>A3H0406V0001
<ESC>H0050<ESC>V0100<ESC>L0303<ESC>XMSATO
<ESC>H0050<ESC>V0200<ESC>B103100*SATO*
<ESC>H0170<ESC>V0310<ESC>L0101<ESC>XUSATO
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

The image is moved horizontally to the right 2 inches (406 dots) so that itcan be printed on a 2 inch wide label. For
more information, see the Base Reference Point command description.

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COMMAND QUICK
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COMMAND QUICK REFERENCE

INSTRUCTION

DESCRIPTION

Start Code. Begins all print jobs

~Aaaaa

Cut, Label. Specifies the quantity of labels to print between each cut. It is independent of the
Quantity command.
aaaa

~aaaa

Quantity of labels between each cut

Cut, Job. Cuts labels at a specified interval in a print job. Quantity of labels printed is equal
to the product of the quantity specified x the value of aaaa.
aaaa

~(NULL)

Quantity of labels between each cut (0001 to 9999)

Multiple Cut Specification. Cuts a specified quantity of times for a specified quantity of
labels resulting in one or more labels between each cut sequence.
a

Print quantity until cut (0 to 9999)

~B

Cut, Last. Cuts any printed labels that remain in the printer.

AOa

Auto Online. Allows the automatic online on power up setting to be enabled or disabled.
a

A1aaaabbbb

A1aabbbccc

0: Powers up in the online mode

1: Powers up in the offline mode

Media Size (dots). Specifies the label size in dots.

aaaa

Label height in dots (0 to Vmax)

bbbb

Label width in dots (0 to Hmax)

Media Size (mm). Specifies the label size in millimeters for XL400/410e and TG308e and
TG312e printers.
a

Label Type
0T: Tag Label
0T: Adhesive Label

Vertical Dimension in millimeters

025 to 300 Tag
(XL400e)
019 to 300 Label (XL400e)
025 to 240 Tag
(XL410e)
019 to 240 Label (XL410e)

Horizontal Dimension in millimeters

032 to 100 Tag
(XL400/410e)
029 to 100 Label (XL400/410e)

&

Store Form Overlay. Stores a specified label image in the printers volatile form overlay
memory.

AR

Normal Print Length. This command resets the printer to the Standard print length (7
inches).

&Raa

Form Overlay, Recall. Recalls a label image previously stored in Expanded Memory.
aa

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INSTRUCTION
&S,aa,bbbb,cccc

DESCRIPTION
Form Overlay, Store. Stores a label image in Expanded Memory.
aa

Storage number (00 to 99)

bbbb

Horizontal size of window to be stored (50 to Hmax)

cccc

Vertical size of window to be stored (50 to Vmax)

A(space)Z

Form Feed. Feeds a blank tag or label.

*a,bbb

Clear Memory Card. Stores a label image in Expanded Memory.

*a

Memory section to be cleared.

G: SATO graphics file (001 to 999)
P: PCX graphics file (001 to 999)
F: Stored formats (001 to 999)
O: TrueType fonts, memory card (001 to 009)
R: BMP graphic file (001 to 999)

bbb

BMP graphic file (001 to 999)

System Clear. Stores a label image in Expanded Memory for the CT400/410 printers.
a

@,nn...n

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(blank): Single item receive, edit buffer
T: Foreign character registration area
&: Form overlay
X: All clear

Offline/Pause. Signals the printer to go offline after upon job completion.

nn...n

A3H-aaaa-Vbbbb

Optional message to be displayed on the LCD (max 32 characters).

Base Reference Point. Establishes a new base reference point position for the current
label. Units of measurement are dots.
-

Optional character. If included, will shift reference point in negative

direction.

aaaa

Horizontal reference point

bbbb

Vertical reference point

Print Area Enlargement. This command sets the printer to the Expanded print length (14
inches). <ESC>EX0 is the recommended replacement.

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INSTRUCTION
Babbcccd

BCaabbbccn...n

BDabbccc

DESCRIPTION
Bar Codes. Prints a 1:3 ratio barcode.
a

0:
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
7:
8:
9:
A:
B:
C:
D:
E:
F:
G:
H:

Codabar
Code 39
Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2/5)
UPC-A/EAN-13
EAN-8
Industrial 2 of 5
Matrix 2 of 5
reserved
reserved
reserved
MSI
reserved
Code 93
reserved
UPC-E
Bookland
Code 128
SSCC/UCC128

bb

Number of dots (01 to 12) for narrow bar and narrow space

ccc

Bar height in dots (001 to 999)

SSCC only
0: No human readable text
1: Human readable at top
2: Human readable at bottom

CODE 93 Barcode. Prints a CODE 93 barcode.

a

Narrow bar width (01 to 12 dots)

Height of barcode (001 to 999 dots)

Digit quantity of data (01 to 99)

Print data

Bar Codes. Prints a 2:5 ratio barcode, except for UPC, EAN, Code 93, Code 128 and SSCC
symbols, which are fixed width bar codes. For values a, bb, ccc and d see instructions for
Babbcccd.
For UPC/EAN bar codes, this command puts descender bars and human readable text
below the symbol.

BFaabbbn...n

BGaabbn...n

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Bookland. Prints a Bookland barcode.

a

Narrow bar width (01 to 12 dots)

Height of barcode (001 to 999 dots)

Print data

CODE 128. Prints a CODE 128 barcode.

a

Narrow bar width (01 to 12 dots)

Height of barcode (001 to 999 dots)

Print data

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BIaabbbcn...n

BJaa..abb..b
BJDcccccddddee...e

BJFaaaaaaaa

DESCRIPTION
SSCC. Prints a SSCC barcode.
a

Narrow bar width (01 to 12 dots)

Barcode height (001 to 999 dots)

Barcode expository font specification

0: Without HRI
1: HRI available in upper part of barcode
2: HRI available in upper part of barcode

Barcode print data (17 digits fixed)

True Type Font, Store. Prepares the Expanded Memory to accept True Type font data.
aa...a

40 byte font description

bb...b

10 byte date field

ccccc

Memory Offset (hexadecimal)

dddd

Data size in bytes (max = 2000)

ee...e

Font data to be downloaded

Card, Format. Initializes the Memory Area and formats it for use. Should be preceded by the
Memory Area Select command for the memory area to be initialized.
aaaa....a

8 character alphanumeric password

BJS

Print Memory Card Status. Reports the status of the currently active Memory Card to the
host by printing a status label.

BJTaabbccddeefffgg..g

True Type Font, Recall. Recalls a previously stored bit mapped TrueType font for use.

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Font ID (01 to 99)

bb

Horizontal Expansion (01 to 12)

cc

Vertical Expansion (01 to 12)

dd

Reserved, always 00

ee

Character pitch (01 to 99)

ffff

Number of characters

gg...g

Data to be printed using font

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BKaabbcddeeefffnn...n

BLabbcccn...n

BL ~d

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DESCRIPTION
PDF417. Prints PDF417 2-D symbols.
aa

Minimum module dimension (03-09 dots). Will not print for values of 01,
02 or greater than 09

bb

Minimum module pitch dimension (04-240 dots). Will not print for values
of 01, 02, 03 or greater than 25

Security level (1-8)

dd

Code words per line (01-30). If 00 is specified for dd and ee, printer will
automatically optimize settings

ee

Rows/symbol (00 or 03). If 00 is specified for dd and ee, printer will

automatically optimize settings

fff

Number of characters to be encoded (0001-2700)

Not specified, standard PDF417

M: Micro PDF417
T: Truncated PDF417

nn...n

Data to be printed.

UPC-A barcode (No HRI). Specifies UPC-A Barcode with start and end bar in the same
length with guard bar.
a

Barcode type: H: UPC-A (H fixed)

Narrow bar width: Valid range: 01 to 12 dots

Barcode height: CG200 Series: 001 to 999 dots

Print data: Data: 11 digits fixed

UPC-A barcode (Font designation). Specifies font type of UPC-A (with HRI characters).
a

Barcode type: H: UPC-A (H fixed)

Narrow bar width: Valid range: 01 to 12 dots

Barcode height: CG200 series: 001 to 999 dots

Print data: Barcode data: 11 digits fixed

Font
XU (CG200 Series only)
XS (CG200 Series only)
XM (CG200 Series only)
XB (CG200 Series only)
XL (CG200 Series only)
OA
OB
U* (CG200 Series only)
S* (CG200 Series only)
M* (CG200 Series only)
WB* (CG200 Series only)
WL* (CG200 Series only)

Print data: Interpretation data: 12 digits fixed

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INSTRUCTION
BMabbcccn...n

DESCRIPTION
UPC-A barcode (with HRI). Specifies UPC-A barcode with HRI characteristics. The start
and end bar height will be the same length as that of guard bars.
a

Barcode type = H: UPC-A (H fixed)

Narrow bar width = Valid range: 01 to 12 dots

Barcode height
CG200 series: 001 to 999 dots

n
BPn...n

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Postnet. Prints Postnet bar codes.

n...n

BQ

5 digit ZIP (Postnet-32 format)

6 digits (Postnet-37 format)
9 digit ZIP+4 (Postnet -52 format)
11 digit ZIP+4+DPC (Postnet-62, Delivery Point format)

QR Code. Prints QR CODE of 2D code.

a

Error correction level

1: 7% high density
2: 15% standard
3: 30% high reliability
4: 25%

Concatenation mode
0: Normal Mode
1: Concatenation mode

Size of one side of cell (01 to 32)

Quantity of partitions by concatenation mode (01 to 16)

Sequential number partitioned by concatenation (01 to 16)

Concatenation mode parity data (00 to FF)

Character mode
1: Number Mode
2: Alphanumeric Mode
3: Binary Mode

Quantity of data (0001 to 7366)

Print data.

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INSTRUCTION
BTabbccddee

BVa,b,c, ddddddddd,eee,
f f f,gg..g

BWaabbb

BXaabbccddeeefffghh

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DESCRIPTION
Bar Codes. Variable Ratio. provides the ability to print a bar code with a ratio other than
those specified through the standard bar code commands (B, BD, and D).
a

Bar code option:

0: Codabar
1: Code 39
2: Interleaved 2 of 5
5: Industrial 2 of 5
6: Matrix 2 of 5

bb

Narrow space in dots (01-99)

cc

Wide space in dots (01-99)

dd

Narrow bar in dots (01-99)

ee

Wide bar in dots (01-99)

Maxicode. Prints 2-D Maxicode symbols per AIM I.S.S. specification.

a

Position of symbol within the set

Total number of symbols in the set

Mode

dd..d

9 digit numeric Postal Code

eee

3 digit numeric Country Code

fff

3 digit numeric Service Class

gg..g

Data, terminated by <ESC>

Bar Codes. Expansion. Works together with the BT command to specify an expansion factor
and the bar code height for the particular symbol being printed.
aa

Expansion factor by which the width of all bars and spaces is increased
(01 to 12)

bbb

Bar height by dot (004 to 999 dots)

Data Matrix. Data Format. Specifies the format of the Data Matrix 2-D symbology.
aa

Format ID (01 to 06, If ECC200 is selected (bb=20) this field is ignored

bb

Error correction level (00, 05, 08,10,14, 20 or 200. All other values
processed as 00

cc

Horizontal cell size (03 to 12 dots/cell)

dd

Vertical cell size (03 to 12 dots per cell)

eee

Cells per line. Use 000 for optimized symbol

fff

Cell lines. Use 000 to optimize

Mirror image
0: Normal Print
1: Reverse Print

hh

Guide cell thickness (01 to 15) 01 indicates normal type

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DESCRIPTION

Repeat Label. Prints a duplicate of the last label printed.

CBabb

Tear-off correction. Corrects tear-off value.

a

Increment or decrement:
+: Increment
-: Decrement

bb
CIa

Distance to move (mm): -5 to 98

Sensor selection. Makes minor adjustments of darkness for the best print quality.
a

Sensor type:
0: Sensor is not used.
1: I-mark (CX-compatible)
2: Transmissive

CCa

CLa

Card, Slot for Use. Selects the memory area for all following expanded memory commands.
a

Memory Area 1

Memory Area 2

CR/LF Deletion. Deletes the occurrence of CR/LF characters in the data stream.
a

CRaaaaabcd

0: Do not delete CR/LF

1: Delete CR/LF

Serial port. Sets serial port.

aaaaa

BAUD rate:
9600: 9600 bps
19200: 19200 bps
38400: 38400 bps

Parity:
N: Non parity
O: Odd number
E: Even number

Data bit:
7: 7 bit
8: 8 bit

Stop bit
1: 1 bit
2: 2 bit

CPa

Ribbon. Selects the use or disuse of ribbon.

a

Ribbon type:
0: Direct thermal (ribbon is not required)
1: Thermal transfer (ribbon is required)

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CSa

DESCRIPTION
Print Speed Selection. Specifies a unique print speed in in./sec. through software for a
particular label.
a

CTa

dn...n

DCxx...x

Number of labels between each cut: Quantity range: 0 to 9999.

Barcode Type
0: NW-7
1: CODE39
2: Interleaved 2 of 5
3: JAN/EAN-13 (fixed ratio)
4: JAN/EAN-8 (fixed ratio)
5: Industrial 2 of 5
6: Matrix 2 of 5
H: UPC-A (fixed ratio)

Narrow bar width (01 to 12 dots)

Barcode height (001 to 999 dots)

Barcode print data

Barcode, Human Readable Information (HRI). Specifies the character type of human
readable information of barcode. Used in conjunction with the preceding <ESC>D.
d

Character type specification

XU
XS
XM
XB
XL
OA
OB
HRI data

HRI print data

Data Matrix. Print Data. Prints data using Data Matrix format specified in BX Data Format
command.
=

Data to be printed. Cannot exceed 500 characters.

Interface. Specifies the interface used to connect with a host.

a

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Barcode, Ratio 1:2. Prints a 1:3 ratio barcode.

xx...x
DIa

Speed Range

Cut number unit. Cuts label at a specified interval in a print job.

a

Dabbcccn

Interface
0: USB/Wireless LAN
1: RS-232C or LAN
2: Keypad

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$a,bbb,ccc,d

$=n

DESCRIPTION
Font, Vector. Specifies printing of the unique SATO vector font.
a

A: Helvetica Bold (proportional spacing)

B: Helvetica Bold (fixed spacing)

Font width (50 to 999 dots)

Font height (50 to 999 dots)

Font variation (0 to 9) as follows:

0: Standard
1: Standard open (outlined)
2: Gray (mesh) pattern 1
3: Gray (mesh) pattern 2
4: Gray (mesh) pattern 3
5: Standard, shadow 1
6: Standard, shadow 2
7: Standard mirror image
8: Italic
9: Italic open (outlined)

Outline Font Print. Specifies the print of outline font.

n

Eaaa

Print data

Line Feed. Provides the ability to print multiple lines of the same character size without
specifying a new print position for each line.
aaa

Number of dots (1 to 999) between the bottom of the characters on one

line to the top of the characters on the next line.

EJ

Media Ejection. Enables forward and backward motion for cutting and printing.

EP

Print End Position. Specifies the label stop position in the sensor valid mode.

EU

EAN/UCC Composite. Specifies the composite symbol of EAN/UCC.

EX

1D barcode symbology
01: RSS-14 (13 digits for 1D data)
02: RSS-14 Truncated (13 digits for 1D data)
03: RSS-14 Stacked (13 digits for 1D data)
04: RSS-14 Stacked Omni-directional (13 digits for 1D data)
05: RSS Limited (13 digits for 1D data)
07: UPC-A (11 digits for 1D data)
08: UPC-E (10 digits fixed for 1D data)
09: EAN13 (12 digits for 1D data)
10: EAN8 (7 digits for 1D data)

Minimum bar width (01 to 12 dots)

Data (Sum of 1D and 2D codes up to 120 digits)

Memory Area Enlarge Specification. Specifies the enlargement of the print area in the
vertical direction.
a

EX0

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0: Internal memory slot number specification

Expanded Print Length. Expands the print length to 9999 dots.

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Faaaabcccc ddee

FCaaabbbcd

DESCRIPTION
Sequential Numbering. Allows the printing of sequencing fields (text, bar codes) where all
incrementing is done within the printer.
aaaa

Number of times to repeat the same data (0001 to 9999)

Plus or minus symbol (+ for increments; - for decrements)

cccc

Value of step for sequence (001 to 9999)

dd

Quantity of digits for sequential numbering (01 to 99)

ee

Quantity of digits free for sequential numbering (01 to 99)

Print circles. Specifies the printing of circles.

a

Radius (5 to 999 dots)

Line width (1 to 999 dots)

Section number (0 to 8: Omissible)

Pattern (0 to 3: Omissible)
0: Solid black line
1: Gray 1
2: Gray 2
3: Gray 3

FTaaaabbbbccccd

Print triangles. Specifies the printing of triangles.

a

Side length (10 to 2000 dots)

Line width (1 to 1000 dots)

Base length (10 to 2000 dots) Omissible.

Pattern (0 to 3) Omissible.
0: Solid black line
1: Gray 1
2: Gray 2
3: Gray 3

FMa

Format memory card. Specifies the format (initialization) of memory card.

a

FP

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User ID: Up to 8 bytes in alphanumeric and symbols.

Print memory card status. Prints the status of memory card.

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FWaabcccc

FXaaabcccdddeee

Gabbbccc(data)

DESCRIPTION
Line. Prints a line. Units of measurement are dots.
aa

Line width

V: Vertical line
H: Horizontal line

cccc

Vertical line length

dddd

Horizontal line length

Data Matrix. Sequential Numbering. Prints sequential numbered Data Matrix 2-D symbols.
aaa

Number of duplicate labels (001 to 999)

Increment or decrement
+: Increment
-: Decrement

ccc

Increment/decrement steps (001 to 999)

ddd

Sequential numbering start position (001 to 999) from left side

eee

Incremented data length (001 to 999). Measured from start position

Custom Graphics. Allows the creation and printing of graphic images using a dotaddressable matrix.
a

Specifies format of data stream to follow

B: Binary
H: Hexadecimal

bbb

Number of horizontal 8 x 8 blocks

ccc

Number of vertical 8 x 8 blocks

data

Data to describe the graphic image

GCaaa

BMP File, Recall. Recalls BMP graphic files stored in Expanded Memory.

GIabbbcccdddee...e

Graphic, Store. Stores a graphic image in the memory card to be called later for printing on
a label.

GMaaaaa

Specifies format of data stream to follow

B: Binary
H: Hexadecimal

bbb

Number of horizontal 8 x 8 blocks

ccc

Number of vertical 8 x 8 blocks

ddd

Graphics storage number (001 to 999)

ee...e

Data to describe the graphic image

BMP File. Downloads BMP file to the internal graphics image memory.
aaaaa

GPaaaaa

Quantity of bytes to download (max DOS file size is 32K)

PCX File. Downloads PCX file to the internal graphics image memory.
aaaaa

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Quantity of bytes to download (max DOS file size is 32K)

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GRccc

DESCRIPTION
Graphic, Recall. Recalls for printing the graphic image stored by the GI command.
ccc

GTaaa,bbbbb, nn. . . n

Storage number (001 to 999)

BMP File, Store. Stores BMP files in Expanded Memory.

aaa

Storage area number (001 to 999)

bbbbb

Size of BMP file in bytes

nn....n

Data

Haaaa

Horizontal Position. Specifies a fields horizontal location across the width of the label from
the current base reference point. The units of measurement are dots.

Batch Separator. To issue a tag with a special marking so that it can easily be divided on the
stacker. Is applicable only to the XL400/410e printers.
a

I2abcde

0: 9600 BPS

1: 19200 BPS

2: 38400 BPS

3: 57600 BPS

0: 8 bit

1: 7 bit

c Parity

0 = No parity
1 = Odd
2 = Even

d Stop bit

0 = 1bit
1 = 2bit

e Control

0 = READY/BUSY control (Single item buffer)

1 = READY/BUSY control (Multi item buffer)
2 = XON/XOFF
3 = Driver protocol
4 = Status 3

b Data bit

LAN Interface. Specifies LAN interface.

a

IDaa

0: 2 port connection, or unsolicited (for driver protocol)

1: 2 port connection or solicited by ENQ (for driver protocol)

2: 1 port connection or solicited by ENQ (STATUS3)

Job ID Store. Stores the Job ID number.

aa

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Batch separator type

1: Divided mark method
2: Separator method

Serial interface. Specifies serial interface.

a Baud rate

I3a

Job ID number assigned (01 to 99)

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IGa

DESCRIPTION
Sensor Type Selection. Selects the sensor type.
a

I1abbb

0: Reflective (Eye-Mark) sensor

1: Transmissive (See-Thru) sensor
2: Sensor not used

IEEE1284. Specifies the receive mode and ACK width of IEEE1284.

a

Receive mode (Default: 0):

0: Multi item buffer
1: Single item buffer

ACK width: Valid range: 010 to 200 (1-50ns)

Journal Print. Provides the ability to print text line by line. Fixed spacing between lines and
characters.

Kab90cc

Custom Designed Characters, Recall. Recalls for printing a custom character stored by
the Tabcc(data) command.

Laabb

LAa

1: 16 x 16 matrix
2: 24 x 24 matrix

Indicates the format that data stream was stored

B: Binary
H: Hexadecimal

cc

Memory location where the character was stored. Valid locations are 21
to 52 or ! to R in hex values.

Character, Expansion. Expands characters in both directions.

aa

Multiple to expand horizontally (01 to 12)

bb

Multiple to expand vertically (01 to 12)

Language. Specifies the display language for the LCD.

a

0:
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:

English
French
German
Spanish
Italian
Portuguese

LDa,b,c,d,e,f,g,i,jj

User Download. Downloads a user defined set of Alternate Protocol Command Codes.

LFa

Online Feed. To enable or disable online label feed.

a

LHa

0: Enables label feed when online

1: Disables label feed when online

Zero Slash. Allows printing zeroes with or without a slash.

a

0: Prints zeroes without a slash

1: Prints zeroes with a slash

Font type. Specifies the 13W x 20H dot matrix font (includes descenders).

NC (EJ)

Eject and Cut. Cuts any printed labels that remain in the printer.

OA

Font type. Specifies the OCR-A font.

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OB

Font type. Specifies the OCR-B font dot matrix.

OL

Online. Changes the printer status from offline to online.

Paa

Character Pitch. Designates the number of dots between characters.

aa

(aaaa,bbbb

PCaa,bbPCF,a,........z

PD

%a

aaaa

Horizontal length in dots of area to be reversed.

bbbb

Vertical height in dots of area to be reversed.

Flash ROM Setup. Sets the default printer configuration in Flash ROM.
a

Item number setting (F = setting of all items)

b-z

Sets content
Appendix Reference Table XXXX for CT400/410 printer
Appendix Reference Table XXXX for all other printers

Small Label Size Specification. Specifies parameters relative to small label size. Only
applicable to the M10e printer.
a

Vertical dimension (480 to 3600 dots)

Horizontal dimension (480 to 1600 dots)

Label size (00 to 99 dots)

Multiple cut labels (01 to 99)

Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point.

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0:
1:
2:
3:

Sets print to normal direction

Sets print to 90 degrees counter-clockwise
Sets print to 180 degrees rotated (upside down)
Sets print to 270 degrees counter-clockwise (90x CW)

Sets content
Appendix Reference Table 43 for CT400/410 printer
Appendix Reference Table 42 for XL408/410e printers
Appendix Reference Table 41 for M10e printer
Appendix Reference Table 40 for all other printers

Print Method, Thermal/Thermal Transfer. Selects the thermal printing method.

a

PIaaa,bbbbb,cc...c

EEPROM Setup. Sets the default printer configuration in EEPROM.

a-z

PHa

Number of dots between characters (01 to 99)

Reverse Image. Reverse image from black to white and vice versa. The units of measure
are dots.

PG

0: Thermal transfer printing

1: Direct thermal printing

PCX File, Store. Stores a PCX graphic file.

aaa

Storage number (001 to 999)

bbbbb

Number of bytes in the file to be stored

cc...c

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PMa

DESCRIPTION
Print Mode Selection. Selects desired backfeed operation.
a

POabcc

0:
1:
2:
3:
4:
7:
8:

No backfeed, continuous operation

Tear-Off
Cut, backfeed after print
Cut, backfeed before print
Cut, no backfeed
Dispense, backfeed after print
Dispense, backfeed before print

Offset Specification. Specifies label stop position. Only applicable to the CT400/410
printers.
a

Offset specification
0: Cutter motion
1: Dispenser motion
2: Tear-Off motion
3: Continuous motion

Offset direction
+: Forward
-: Backward

Offset Distance (00 to 99 dots)

Start Position Specification. Specifies the vertical print start position. Only applicable to the
XL400/410e printers.
a

Shift direction
+: Forward
-: Backward

Shift distance
XL400e: 000 to 400 dots
XL410e: 000 to 600 dots

#Ea

Print Darkness. Specifies a new print darkness setting.

PR

Fixed Font Spacing. Returns the printer to fixed character spacing mode.

PS

Proportional Font Spacing. Places the printer in the proportional character spacing mode.
Will not work with U Font.

PYaaa

PCX File, Recall. Recalls a PCX graphics file.

aaa

Qaaaaaa

Total quantity of labels to print for the job (000001-999999)

Sheet Unit Cut Quantity Specification. Specifies the sheet cut quantity for small labels.
Only applicable to the M10e printer.
a

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The storage number assigned to the file (001 to 999)

Print Quantity. Specifies the total number of labels to print.

aaaaaa

RC

Number (01 to 99)

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RDabb,ccc,ddd,nn...n

REa

DESCRIPTION
Font Type. Specifies the internal AGFA raster fonts.
a

F: Specifies Futura font

P: Specifies CG Palcio font
S: CG Century Schoolbook font
G: CG Triumvirate Condensed font
V: CG Univers font
t: CG Times font

bb

0:
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
8:

ccc

Horizontal Size (16 to 999 dots or P08 to P72 point size)

ddd

Vertical Size (16 to 999 dots or P08 to P72 point size)

nn..n

Data to be printed

Telegraphic Message End Specification. Specifies the telegraphic message end relative to
small labels. Only applicable to the M10e printer.
a

RFabn...n

RI

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No character set
ISO 8859/1 Latin1
ISO 8859/2 Latin2
ISO 8859/9 Latin5
CP-737 DOSGreek
CP-885 DOS Cyrillic
CP-864 DOSArabic
PC-850 Multilingual

Operates when ending

0: Discharge motion
1: Discharge motion + Cut motion

Recall and Print of Font & Logo. Calls and prints font and logo downloaded with Label
Gallerys GalleryMemMaster.
a

Font ID number (01 to 99)

Print digit (1 to 9999)

Print data

Label Size Specification. Specifies label dimensions. Only applicable to the M10e printer.
a

Sheet width (1500 to 3200 dots)

Sheet length (480 to 3600 dots)

Label width (0 to 60 dots)

Label length (00 to 60 dots)

Small label width (480 to 3200 dots)

Small label length (480 to 3600 dots)

Label width quantity (01 to 06)

Label length quantity (01 to 07)

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RMhvab

RPa

DESCRIPTION
Mirror Rotate. Prints mirror image of print data.
h

Horizontal position start

1 to 0832 dots (CL408e / M8400RVe / M84Pro-2)
1 to 1248 dots (CL412e / M84Pro-3)
1 to 1216 dots (CL608e / M8460Se)
1 to 1984 dots (CL612e)
1 to 0896 dots (M5900RVe / M8459Se)
1 to 3200 dots (M10e)
1 to 1024 dots (M8485Se)
1 to 1344 dots (M8490Se)
1 to 2496 dots (M84Pro-6)

Vertical position start

1 to 1424 dots (CL408e / M8400RVe / M84Pro-2)
1 to 2136 dots (CL412e / M84Pro-3)
1 to 1424 dots (CL608e / M8460Se)
1 to 2136 dots (CL612e)
1 to 1424 dots (M5900RVe / M8459Se)
1 to 3600 dots (M10e)
1 to 1424 dots (M8485Se)
1 to 2136 dots (M8490Se)
1 to 4272 dots (M84Pro-6)

Horizontal range (8 to 9999)

Vertical range (8 to 9999)

Reprint Configuration. Specifies the setting of reprint.

a

Reprint setting
0: Normal (no reprint setting)
1: Reprint setting

RS

Send Sheet Specification. Specifies paper delivery (feed operation) of marked unit (Eyemark, Gap) for small label. Only applicable to the M10e printer.

RTa

Print Order Specification. Specifies the order or arrangement of small labels. Only
applicable to the M10e printer.
a

RWa

Print direction
0: Horizontal
1: Vertical

Sheet Copy Quantity Specification. Specifies the quantity of copies of each sheet of small
labels. Only applicable to the M10e printer.
a

Quantity (01 to 99)

Font type. Specifies the 8W x 15H dot matrix font (includes descenders).

Form Overlay, Recall. Recalls the label image from the printers form overlay memory for
printing.

/Dbbc...c

Field, Recall. To recall a field previously stored in the memory card.

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bb

Quantity of fields to be recalled (01 to 99)

cc...c

Data to be placed in field

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/Nbb,cc

2D10

DESCRIPTION
Field, Store. To store a field in the memory card.
bb

Field number (01 to 99)

cc

Quantity of characters in the field

2D Code. Specifies PDF417 of 2D code.

a

Minimum module width (01 to 09 dots)

Minimum module height (01 to 24 dots)

Security level (0 to 8)

Quantity of data code words per line (01 to 30)

00: Automatic (width varies on data quantity specified)

Quantity of lines per symbol (03 to 90)

00: Automatic (width varies on data quantity specified)

Code type
0: Normal (if digit is omitted, the default is zero)
1: Truncated scale

2D12

Data size (1 to 2681 bytes)

Print data

2D Code. Specifies Micro PDF417 of 2D code.

a

Minimum module width (01 to 09 dots)

Minimum module height (01 to 24 dots)

Quantity of data code words per line (1 to 4 columns)

Quantity of lines per symbol (4 to 44 lines)

Binary mode
0: Normal (if digit is omitted, the default is zero)
1: Binary

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Data size (0001 to 0366 bytes)

Print data

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2D20

DESCRIPTION
2D Code. Specifies Maxi Code of 2D code.
a

Mode
2:
3:
4:
6:

Delivery only (numeric)

Delivery only (Alphanumeric)
Standard symbol
Reader only

Service class (001 to 999 numeric)

Country code (001 to 999 numeric)

Postal code
Mode 2 (0 to 999999999)
Mode 3 (000000 to 999999)

2D30/2D31

Data size (1 to 138 bytes)

Print data

2D Code. Specifies QR Code (Model 1 or Model 2) of 2D code.

a

Error correction level

L: 7%
M: 15%
Q: 25%
H: 30%

Cell size (01 to 32 dots)

Data setting mode

0: Manual
1: Automatic

Concentration mode
0: Normal
1: Concentration

Quantity of partitions by concentration mode (01 to 16)

Sequential number partitioned by concentration mode (01 to 16)

Concentration mode parity data (00 to FF)

Character mode
1: Numeric mode
2: Alphanumeric mode
3: Kanji mode

Data size
2D30: Model 2 (1 to 2953 bytes)
2D31: Model 1 (1 to 486 bytes)

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Print data

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2D32

DESCRIPTION
2D Code. Specifies QR Code (Micro QR Code) of 2D code.
a

Error correction level

L: 7%
M: 15%
Q: 25%

Cell size (01 to 32 dots)

Data setting mode

0: Manual
1: Automatic

Character mode
1: Numeric mode
2: Alphanumeric mode
3: Kanji mode

2D50

Data size (1 to 15 bytes, set when selecting binary)

Print data

2D Code. Specifies Data Matrix (ECC200) of 2D code.

a

Cell width (01 to 16 dots)

Cell height (01 to 16 dots)

Quantity of cells per line (000 fixed)

Quantity of lines (000 fixed)

Data size (1 to 3116 bytes, set when selecting binary)

Print data
Specify 7EH, 00H when printing 00H
Specify 7EH, 7EH when printing 7EH

T1

T2

Register external character of 16x16 dots in memory card.

a

[Data type] =
H: Hex character
B: Binary code

[Registration font code address] =

<JIS>
H: 21 to 7F Up to 95 registries
B: 21H to 7FH Up to 95 registries
<Shift JIS>
H: 40 to 9E Up to 95 registries
B: 40H to 9EH Up to 95 registries

[External character data]

Register external character of 24x24 dots in memory card.

a

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[Data type] =
H: Hex character
B: Binary code

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Tabcc(data)

DESCRIPTION
b

[Registration font code address] =

<JIS>
H: 21 to 7F Up to 95 registries
B: 21H to 7FH Up to 95 registries
<Shift JIS>
H: 40 to 9E Up to 95 registries
B: 40H to 9EH Up to 95 registries

[External character data]

Store Custom Designed Characters. To create and store custom characters or images in
the printers volatile memory. See Kab90cc to recall the character for printing.
a

1: 16 x 16 matrix
2: 24 x 24 matrix

Specifies data stream format to follow

B: Binary
H: Hexadecimal

cc

Memory location to store the character. Valid locations are 21 to 52 or !

to R in hex values

(data)

Data to describe the character

TK

Forced tear off. Executes Tear off compulsory.

TPa

Test Print. Allows test labels to be printed via host command.

a

TWaaa

0:
1:
2:
3:

Small user test print

Large user test print
Small factory test print
Large factory test print

Option waiting time. Specifies waiting time for options.

aaa

2S

Waiting time:
Valid range: 005 to 200 (unit: 100ms)

Two-Color Print Range Specification. Specifies a two-color print range. Only applicable to
the CT400/410 printers.
a

Head lock
0: Left side
1: Right side
2: Both sides

Start vertical position (specify label vertical size in dots

End vertical position (specify label vertical size in dots

Font type. Specifies a 5W x 9L dot matrix font (includes descenders).

_Daan...n

Variable Data Specification. Specifies variable data for small labels. Only applicable to the
M10e printer.

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Field number (01 to 99)

Variable data

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INSTRUCTION

DESCRIPTION

_F

Smart Label Start Specification. To show the start of small label print specification. Only
applicable to the M10e printer.

_Nab

Format Specification. Specifies small label format. Only applicable to the M10e printer.

_Qab

Field number (01 to 99)

Data digit (01 to 99)

Label Print Number Specification. Specifies the print number for small labels. Only
applicable to the M10e printer.
a

Print number (0001 to 9999)

0: Auto new line

1-9: Quantity of blank labels

Vbbbb

Vertical Position. Specifies a fields vertical location down the length of the label from the
current base reference point. Units of measurement are dots.

WA (elements)

Calendar Print. Prints the date and/or time field (up to 16 characters) from the printers
internal clock. Use slash to separate date elements and colon to separate time elements.
The calendar feature is a purchase option and will only be applicable to those printers so
ordered.
Elements

WBa

WIa

0: Disables auto-smoothing of font

1: Enables auto-smoothing if expansion is greater than 3

aaaa

Horizontal position of the top left corner of image area

bbbb

Vertical position of the top left corner of image area

cccc

Horizontal length of image area

dddd

Vertical length of image area

IP Address setup. Specifies IP address setup method.

=

0: Manual setup
1: DHCP

Job Name. Stores the job name.

nn..n

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Copy Image Area (Partial Copy). To copy an image to another location of the label.

a
WKnn...n

2 digit Year (00 to 99)

4 digit Year (1981 to 2080)
Month (01 to 12)
Day (01 to 31)
12 Hour (00 to 11)
24 Hour Clock (00 to 23)
Minutes (00 to 59)
Seconds (00 to 59)
AM or PM
Julian Date (000 to 366)
Week (00 to 53)
Week (01 to 54)

Font Type. Specifies the 18W x 30L dot matrix font (includes descenders).
a

WDHaaaaVbbbbXccccYddd
d

YY:
YYYY:
MM:
DD:
HH:
hh:
mm:
ss:
TT:
JJJ:
WW:
ww:

Job name, up to 16 ASCII characters

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INSTRUCTION
WLa

DESCRIPTION
Font type. Specifies the 28W x 52L dot matrix font (including descenders).
a

WMa

WSa

WZa,b,c,dddddddddddd,eee
eeeeeeeee,ffffffffffff,gggg,hh
h,iii,j,k, . . . . .zzzzzzzz

Y: Years
M: Months
D: Days
h: Hours

bbb

Numeric data: Week (00-99), Years (1-9), Months (01-99), Days (001999), Hours (001-999).

Print Work Shift Information. Specifies the printing of work shift information (shift name,
start time, etc). Only applicable to the M8459/60/85/90Se printers.
=

Print content
1: Shift code
2: Printer use start time
3: Shift name

Calendar Set. To set the time and date of the printers internal clock.
aa

Year (00-99)

bb

Month (01-12)

cc

Day (01-31)

dd

Hour (00-23)

ee

Minute (00-59)

Wireless LAN. Sets up wireless LAN.

Format 1

To set up all items

Item number:
F: All items
D: Default settings

b...z

Set value (as shown in the rows below)

Format 2

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0: Disabled
1: Enabled

Calendar Increment. To add a value to the printers current date and/or time. Does not
change the printers internal time setting. The calendar feature is a purchase option and will
only be applicable to those printers so ordered.

WTaabbccddee

0: Disables auto-smoothing of font

1: Enables auto-smoothing if expansion is greater than 3

RARP. Specifies if RARP is disabled or enabled. When enabled, RARP will automatically
obtain IP address in start up.
a

WPabbb

To set up specific items

Item number: Valid range: 1-25

Set value (as shown in the rows below)

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DESCRIPTION
b

DHCP/BOOTP
0: Disabled
1: Use DHCP/BOOTP

RARP
0: Disabled
1: Enabled

IP address
000000000000 - 255255255255

Subnet mask:
000000000000 - 255255255255

Default gateway
000000000000 - 255255255255

Socket connection timeout

0000 - 3600

FTP timeout
030 - 500

LPD timeout
030 - 500

Wireless LAN mode

0: Infrastructure mode
1: Ad-hoc mode

SSID
1 - 32 character+s (*1)

Channel
01 - 11 (CG200 series)

Security type
0 None
1 WEP
2 WPA
3 WPA2
4 Dynamic WEP

Wireless LAN authentication

0 Open system
1 Shared key

WEP key 1
A+5 or 13 characters (ASCII) (*1)
B+10 or 26 digits (HEX) (*2)

WEP key 2
A+5 or 13 characters (ASCII) (*1)
B+10 or 26 digits (HEX) (*2)

WEP key 3
A+5 or 13 characters (ASCII) (*1)
B+10 or 26 digits (HEX) (*2)

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INSTRUCTION

W1a~a

DESCRIPTION
r

WEP key 4
A+5 or 13 characters (ASCII) (*1)
B+10 or 26 digits (HEX) (*2)

WEP key index

1-4

Authentication
(WPA/WPA2)
0 WPA-PSK
1 EAP

Encryption
(WPA/WPA2)
0 TKIP
1 AES

Pre-Shared key
8 - 63 characters (*1)

EAP authentication
0 None
1 Reserved
2 EAP-TLS
3 EAP-PEAP
4 Reserved
5 EAP-LEAP
6 EAP-TTLS

User name
1 - 63 characters (*1)

Password
0 - 32 characters (*1)

Password for private key

0 - 32 characters (*1)

IP Address Setting
a~a

W2a~a

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Subnet mask: 12 digits fixed

Default Gateway. Specifies Default Gateway.

a~a

XBa

IP address: 12 digits fixed

Subnet Mask. Specifies Subnet Mask.

a~a

W3a~a

Default gateway: 12 digits fixed

Font Type. Specifies 48W x 48L dot matrix font (includes descenders).
a

0: Disables auto-smoothing of font

1: Enables auto-smoothing if expansion is greater than 3

Print data

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DESCRIPTION

XCL

Font Type. Specifies 48W x 36L dot matrix font (includes descenders). Only applicable to
the XL400/410e printers.

XCS

Font Type. Specifies 32W x 24L dot matrix font (includes descenders). Only applicable to
the XL400/410e printers.

XLan...n

Font Type. Specifies the 48W x 48H dot matrix font (includes descenders).
a

Smoothing specification
0: Smoothing disabled
1: Smoothing enabled

Print data

XM

Font type. Specifies the 24W x 24H dot matrix font (includes descenders).

XS

Font type. Specifies the 17W x 17H dot matrix font (includes descenders). Only applicable to
the XL400/410e printers.

XU

Font type. Specifies the 5W x 9L dot matrix font (includes descenders).

YEa

Label Specification. Temporarily specifies label specification. Only applicable to the CT400/
410 printers.
a

YR,aaa/D,bb,cc...c

YS,aaa/Nbb,cc

Label type
0: Adhesive label
1: Tag

Recall Format/Field. To recall a field from a format previously stored in the memory card.
aaa

Number of format to be recalled (001 to 999)

bb

Number of field to be recalled (01-99)

cc...c

Data to be placed in field

Store Format/Field. To store a field in a format in the memory card.

aaa

Format number (001 -999)

bb

Field number (01-99)

cc

Number of characters in the field

Stop Code. Ends all print jobs.

0 (zero)

Replace Data (Partial Edit). Provides the ability to replace a specified area of the previous
label with new data.

(*1) Alphanumeric or symbols. Except for [,] (comma) or ["] (double quotation)
(*2) 0 to 9, A to F

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COMMAND CODES

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Control Commands
Modification Commands
Print Position Commands
Font Commands
Barcode Commands
2D Code Commands
System Commands
Memory Card Commands
Intelligent Command
Graphic Commands

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CONTROL COMMANDS
START/STOP LABEL
FUNCTION

For all print jobs, the Start command must precede the data and the Stop command must
follow. The print job will not run properly if these are not in place.

FORMAT

Start Command:

<ESC>A

Stop Command:

<ESC>Z

<ESC>A must precede data <ESC>Z must follow data.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0001<ESC>V0100<ESC>WB1SATO
<ESC>H0130<ESC>V0200<ESC>B103150*SATO*
<ESC>H0170<ESC>V0360<ESC>L0202<ESC>S*SATO*
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

There is no output for these commands they are not accompanied by other label printing commands.
However, these commands must precede and follow each print job sent to the printer.

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PRINT QUANTITY
FUNCTION

To specify the total quantity of labels to print for a given print job.

FORMAT

<ESC>Qaaaaaa
aaaaaa

Total number of labels to print (1 to 999999)

Place just preceding <ESC>Z, unless <ESC>~ exists, then preceding that command. This
command must be present in every print job.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>WB1SATO
<ESC>Q3
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

Three labels containing the data SATO will be printed.

NOTES

To cancel a print job, turn off the printer or send the <ESC>CAN code if using the Bi-Com mode. MultiBuffer jobs can be cleared with the Clear Print Job (<ESC>*) and Memory command.
When used with the Sequential Numbering (<ESC>F) command, the Print Quantity value should be
equal to the total number of labels to be printed.
If a Print Quantity is not specified, the printer will not print a label.
For this command, leading zeroes do not have to be entered. The command Q1 is equivalent to
Q000001.

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JOB ID, STORE

FUNCTION

To add an identification number to a job. The status of the job can then be determined using
the ENQ command in the Bi-Com status mode.

FORMAT

<ESC>IDaa
aa

= Job ID assigned (00 to 99)

Place immediately following the <ESC>A in the job data stream.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>ID01
<ESC>V200<ESC>H100<ESC>P0<ESC>$B,100,100,6
<ESC>$=SATOPRINTER
<ESC>Q2
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

When status return is used on interface protocol, the specified Job ID Number can be set at the
telegraphic status. The status can confirmed by sending status request (ENQ).
Status return interface protocol is valid when status request (ENQ) is received during printing. At the
status return interface protocol,

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JOB NAME
FUNCTION

This command is to identify a particular job using a descriptive name.

FORMAT

<ESC>WKnnn. . . n
nn..n

= Job Name assigned, up to 16 ASCII characters

Place immediately following the <ESC>A in the job data stream.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>WKSATO
. . . Job . . .
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output. The information is returned to the host upon
receipt of a Bi-Com status request.

NOTES

Works only in Bi-Com 4 mode. The Job Name must be stored before Bi-Com status mode can be used.
If more than one Job Name is sent in a single job, i.e.
<ESC>A
<ESC>WKSATO
..........
<ESC>WKSATO AMERICA
.........
The last name transmitted will be used.

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MODIFICATION COMMANDS
CHARACTER, EXPANSION
FUNCTION

To independently expand characters in both the horizontal and vertical directions. The
command allows enlargement of the base size of each font (except the vector font) up to 12
times in either direction.

FORMAT

<ESC>Laabb
aa

= Multiple to expand horizontally (01 to 12)

bb

= Multiple to expand vertically (01 to 12)

Place preceding the data to be expanded.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>XMSATO
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0200<ESC>L0402<ESC>XMSATO
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0300<ESC>L0204<ESC>XMSATO
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-1)

NOTES

Expanded characters are typically used with this command for added emphasis or for long distance
readability. This command will expand the following fonts: Fonts U, S, M, XU, XS, XM, OA & OB and
fonts WB, WL, XB and XL.
This command will also affect the following commands: Character Pitch Characters, Custom-Designed
The Character Expansion value is in effect for the current print job until a new expansion command is
specified.
The Line and Box command, if used within the data stream, may return all subsequent text to the
default expansion of 1 x 1. Therefore, either send the Character Expansion command before all printed
data, or send Line and Box commands last, preceding the Quantity (<ESC>Q) command.

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CHARACTER, PITCH
FUNCTION

To designate the amount of spacing (in dots) between characters. This command provides a
means of altering character spacing for label constraints or to enhance readability.

FORMAT

<ESC>Paa
aa

= Number of dots between characters (00 to 99)

Place preceding the text to be printed.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0025<ESC>V0075<ESC>L0202<ESC>XB1SATO
<ESC>H0025<ESC>V0175<ESC>L0202<ESC>P20<ESC>XB1SATO
<ESC>H0025<ESC>V0275<ESC>L0202<ESC>P40<ESC>XB1SATO
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-2)

NOTES

This command is affected by the <ESC>L Character Expansion command. The character pitch is
actually the product of the current horizontal expansion multiple and the designated pitch value.
Example:
<ESC>L0304
<ESC>P03
Pitch = (03) x (03) = 9 dots
To avoid confusion, you may want to include the <ESC>L Character Expansion command and this
command together in your program.
This command affects fonts U, S, M, XU, XS, XM, OA & OB, WB, WL, XB and XL, and the vector font.
Character Pitch will always revert to the default value unless it is specified before each new font
command in the data stream.
This command also affects Codabar, Code 39 and Industrial 2 of 5 bar codes.

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CHARACTER, FIXED SPACING

FUNCTION

To reset proportional spacing and place the printer back to fixed spacing.

FORMAT

<ESC>PR
Place preceding the fixed space data.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0050<ESC>PS
<ESC>L0202<ESC>XMPROPORTIONAL SPACING
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0180<ESC>PR
<ESC>L0202<ESC>XMFIXED SPACING
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-3)

NOTES

This command only works with proportionally spaced fonts: XU, XM, XS, XL and XB.

CHARACTER, PROPORTIONAL SPACING

FUNCTION

To specify the printing of proportional or fixed spacing for proportionally spaced fonts.

FORMAT

<ESC>PS

Set to proportional spacing Reset to fixed spacing.

Place preceding the data to be proportionally spaced.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0050<ESC>PS
<ESC>L0202<ESC>XMPROPORTIONAL SPACING
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0180<ESC>PR
<ESC>L0202<ESC>XMFIXED SPACING
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-4)

NOTES

Once this command is sent in the data stream, it is in effect until the end of the print job unless a reset
command is sent.

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ROTATE, FIXED BASE REFERENCE POINT

FUNCTION

To rotate the print direction in 90 increments without changing the location of the base
reference point. The diagram below illustrates the use of the Rotate (<ESC>%) command.
Note that the entire print area is shown, but your label will probably not be as large as the
entire area.

FORMAT

<ESC>%a
a

0:
1:
2:
3:

Sets print to normal direction

Sets print to 90CCW
Sets print to 180 rotated (upside down)
Sets print to 270 CCW

Place preceding any printed data to be rotated.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>%0<ESC>L0202<ESC>H0200<ESC>V0100<ESC>MNORMAL DIRECTION
<ESC>%1<ESC>H0200<ESC>V0300<ESC>MONE
<ESC>%2<ESC>H0200<ESC>V0400<ESC>MTWO
<ESC>%3<ESC H0200<ESC>V0500<ESC>MTHREE
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-5a)

NOTES

The specified values are valid until another Rotate (<ESC>%) command is received. Receipt of a Stop
Print (<ESC>Z) command will reset the setting to the default value.
(4-5b)

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SEQUENTIAL NUMBERING
FUNCTION

To print sequential fields (text, bar codes) where all incrementing is done within the printer.
Up to eight different sequential fields can be specified per label. Sequencing is effective for
up to 99-digit numeric data within each field.

FORMAT

<ESC>Faaaabcccc,dd,ee,g
aaaa

Number of times to repeat the same data (0001 to 9999)

Plus or minus symbol (+ for increments; - for decrements)

cccc

Value of step for sequence (0001 to 9999)

dd

Sequential numbering digit quantity (01 to 99). The first character

starts after those exempted in ee. If digits are omitted, 8 is default

ee

Number of digits free from sequential numbering (0 to 99) starting with

the right most position. If digits are left out, the default is 0.

Count base 1 Decimal Count 2 Hexadecimal Base

Place preceding the starting value to be incremented or decremented.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>MSERIAL NUMBER:
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0200
<ESC>F0001+0005
<ESC>L0202<ESC>M1000<ESC>Q2<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-6a)

NOTES

The value specified for Print Quantity should be equal to the number of different sequential values
desired multiplied by the number of repeats specified. Example: To print 2 sets each of numbers 10011025 on separate labels, we need 50 total labels.
<ESC>F001-001,04,03
(4-6b)

It is necessary to specify the print position for each sequential field on a label. Up to eight different
sequential fields can be specified per label. Alpha characters are ignored.

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PRINT CIRCLES
FUNCTION

Specifies the printing of circles.

FORMAT

<ESC>FCaaabbbcd
a =

5 to 999 dots (radius)

b =

1 to 999 dots (line width)

c =

0 to 8 (section number) (Omissible. If digit is left out, the default is 0.

For more details, see the section number below.

d =

0 to 3 (pattern) (Omissible. If digit is left out, the default is 0.)

0: Solid black line
1: Gray 1
2: Gray 2
3: Gray 3

EXAMPLE

Solid line circle of 100 dots in radius, 8 dots in line width.

<A>
<V>100<H>200<FC>,100,8,0,0
<Q>
<Z>

OUTPUT

Section number

Section 0 Section 1 Section 2

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PRINT CIRCLES
NOTES

1. When a sectional number value outside of the range is specified, it will be processed as 0.
(Command error will not occur.)
2. When the pattern designation value is outside of the range specified, it will be processed as
0. (Command error will not occur.)
3. When the print start position is outside of the printable area, printing will not be performed
due to command error.
4. This command sets the base reference point to the center of a circle.

0,0
<V>100

<H>200
100 in radius

5. This command can be registered to the format.

6. If setting the line width wider, it will be widened to the inside circle.

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PRINT TRIANGLES
FUNCTION

Specifies the printing of triangles.

FORMAT

<ESC>FT,aaaa,bbbb(,cccc,d)
a =

10 to 2000 dots (side length)

b =

1 to 1000 dots (line width)

c =

10 to 2000 (base length) (Omissible. If digits are left out, its value will be
equal to the length of sides.)

d =

0 to 3 (pattern) (Omissible. If digit is left out, the default is 0.)

0: Solid black line
1: Gray 1
2: Gray 2
3: Gray 3

EXAMPLE

Side length: 100 dots. Line width: 8 dots. Base length: 100 dots.
<A>
<V>100<H>200<FT>,100,8,100,0
<Q>2
<Z>

OUTPUT
NOTES

1. When the pattern designation value is outside of the range specified, it will be processed as
0.
2. When the print start position is outside of the printable area, printing will not be performed
due to command error.
3. When the base length is not equal to the length of sides, printing will not be performed due
to command error.
4. This command sets the base reference point to the apex of the triangel.

4. This command sets the base reference point to the apex of the triangle.
0,0
<V>100
<H>200

a
b

a: Side length
b: Base length

5. This command can be registered to the format.

6. If setting the line width, it will be widened to the inside triangle.
7. When setting an odd number to the base length, 1 will be added to the base length
automatically.

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PRINT, LINES & BOXES

FUNCTION

To print horizontal lines, vertical lines, and boxes as images on the label.

FORMAT

Line:

Box:

<ESC>FWaabcccc
aa

Width of horizontal line in dots (01 to 99)

Line orientation H Horizontal line V Vertical Line

cccc

Length of line in dots

<ESC>FWaabbVccccHdddd
aa

Width of horizontal side in dots (01 to 99)

bb

Width of vertical side in dots (01 to 99)

cccc

Length of vertical side in dots

dddd

Length of horizontal side in dots

Place following the necessary positioning commands.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>FW20H0200
<ESC>H0320<ESC>V0100<ESC>FW20V0200
<ESC>H0350<ESC>V0100<ESC>FW1010H0200V0200
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-7)

NOTES

It is recommended that all lines and boxes be specified in the normal print direction. Use the
<ESC>EX0 Expanded Print Length command for maximum label length.

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REVERSE IMAGE
FUNCTION

To reverse an image area from black to white and vice versa. Use the Print Position
commands (<ESC>H and <ESC>V) to locate the top left corner of the reverse image area.

FORMAT

<ESC>(aaaa,bbbb
a

Horizontal length in dots of reverse image area

Vertical height in dots of reverse image area.

Must be preceded by all other data and be placed just before <ESC>Q.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0050<ESC>V0120<ESC>L0202<ESC>WB1REVERSE
<ESC>H0250<ESC>V0300<ESC>L0202<ESC>WB1HALF
<ESC>H0040<ESC>V0110<ESC>(370,100
<ESC>H0240<ESC>V0290<ESC>(220,47
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-8)

NOTES

A reverse image area is affected by the rotate commands. Therefore, always assume the printer is in
the normal print orientation when designing and sending the Reverse Image command.
If using reverse images with the form overlay, place this command before the Form Overlay command
in the data stream.
If the height and width to be reversed contains anything other than alphanumeric data, the area is not
printed.
If the values specified exceed the maximum ranges, the reverse image is not created.

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FORM OVERLAY, STORE

FUNCTION

To store a label image in the volatile form overlay memory. Only one label image may be
stored in this memory area at a time.

FORMAT

<ESC>&
Must be preceded by all other data and placed just before Stop (<ESC>Z) command.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0125
<ESC>STHIS IS THE STORED IMAGE WITH A BARCODE
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0165<ESC>B103100*12345*
<ESC>&
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output. It stores the label image in the overlay buffer.

NOTES

Remember that this storage is volatile. Therefore, if the printer loses power, the overlay must be sent
again.
The overlay is recalled using the Form Overlay Recall (<ESC>/) command.
Form overlays do not have to be recompiled each time they are called to be printed and therefore may
result in much faster print output.

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FORM OVERLAY, RECALL

FUNCTION

To recall the label image from the form overlay memory for printing. Additional or different
data can be printed with the recalled image.

FORMAT

<ESC>/
Must be preceded by all other data and placed just before Print Quantity (<ESC>Q)
command.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>H01000<ESC>V0125
<ESC>STHIS IS THE STORED IMAGE WITH A BARCODE
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0165<ESC>B103100*12345*
<ESC>&<ESC>Z
<ESC>A<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0050
<ESC>STHIS IS RECALLING AND ADDING TO THE STORED IMAGE<ESC>/
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-9)

NOTES

The overlay is stored using the Form Overlay Store (<ESC>&) command.
If this command is used with the Expanded Print Length (<ESC>EX0) command the Form Overlay
length cannot exceed 9999 dots.

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REPLACE DATA (PARTIAL EDIT)

FUNCTION

To replace a specified area of the previous label with new data. This command will cause the
previous label to print along with any changes specified within the current data stream.

FORMAT

<ESC>0 (<ESC>zero)
Must follow <ESC>A and precede all other print data

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0025<ESC>V0020<ESC>WB0Company Name
<ESC>H0025<ESC>V0085<ESC>WB1SATO
<ESC>H0025<ESC>V0150<ESC>WL0SATO
<ESC>H0025<ESC>V0215<ESC>WL1SATO
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z
<ESC>A
<ESC>0<ESC>H0025<ESC>V0020<ESC>WB0SATO
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-10)

NOTES

Specify the exact same parameters for the image to be replaced as were specified in the original data
stream; including rotation, expansion, pitch, etc. This will ensure the new data will exactly replace the
old image. If the replacement data contains fewer characters than the old data, then the characters not
replaced will still be printed.
This command will not function if the power has been cycled off and back on since the last label was
printed.
Proportional Pitch text cannot be used with this command.

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COPY IMAGE AREA (PARTIAL COPY)

FUNCTION

To copy an image from one location to another on the same label. This may be useful for
duplicating individual fields or entire sections of the label with only one command.

FORMAT

<ESC>WDHaaaaVbbbbXccccYdddd
aaaa

= Horizontal position of the top left corner of the area

bbbb

= Vertical position of the top left corner of the area

cccc

= Horizontal length of the image area to be copied

dddd

= Vertical length of the image area to be copied

Place anywhere within the data stream after specifying the location of the duplicate image.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0050<ESC>V0050<ESC>E010<ESC>XM
SATOSATOSATOSATOSATOSATOSATO
SATOSATOSATOSATOSATOSATOSATO
SATOSATOSATOSATOSATOSATOSATO
SATOSATOSATOSATOSATOSATOSATO
<ESC>H0180<ESC>V0250<ESC>WDH0130V0050X0400Y0200
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-11)

NOTES

Use the Print Position (V and H) commands to locate the new area for the duplicate image.
Position of the new target area must not be inside the original image.
If you use the Rotate command; the V, H, X, and Y axis will be reversed.
If the reference area of the target image exceeds the print area, it will not be printed.

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JOURNAL PRINTING
FUNCTION

To print text in a line by line format on a label. By specifying this command, you automatically
select Font XS with a Character Expansion of 2x2. You also establish a base reference point
of H2,V2. The character pitch is 2 dots and the line gap is 16 dots. Simply issue an ASCII
<CR> at the end of each text line.

FORMAT

<ESC>J
Place immediately following <ESC>A.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>J WITH THE JOURNAL FEATURE YOU CAN PRINT TEXT WITHOUT USING ANY
FONT COMMANDS OR POSITION COMMANDS
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-12)

NOTES

Journal mode assumes a maximum label width. Otherwise, you may print where there is no label and
damage your print head.
It is effective only for the current print job.

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RECALL AND PRINT OF FONT & LOGO

FUNCTION

Prints the downloaded font or logo specified.

FORMAT

<ESC>RF
a

= Font ID number (01 to 99)

= Print digit (1 to 9999)

= Print data

Place after <ESC>H but before <ESC>Q1.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>RF020002,826B
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-13)

NOTES

Specify the value of Unicode for print data. When calling and printing a logo, specify Print digit: 0002,
Print data: <6B82>16. Note that <826B>16 is the value of Shift JIS code of L.

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MIRROR IMAGE
FUNCTION

To allow mirror image printing of data, such as on transparent labels to be applied to a glass
or other transparent surface.

FORMAT

<ESC>RM
Place after the label data.

EXAMPLE

Label #1
<ESC>A
<ESC>A1<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0050<ESC>XL0ABCDEF
<ESC>RM
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-14)

NOTES

The <ESC>A1 Media defines the area to be mirrored.

This command can be used with the Rotate Fixed Base Reference Point (<ESC>%) command. Note
that the reference point rotation is dependent upon the location of the <ESC>% command in the data
stream.
This command should not be specified more than once in any single job.
This command cannot be used with commands requiring re-editing of the print area, such as
Sequential Numbering, Real time clock or Copy Image Area.
Any data outside the area defined by the Media Size (<ESC>A1) command is not mirrored the
command is treated as a command error. Any print job containing the <ESC>RM command and
without any print data will be treated as a command error.

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VARIABLE DATA SPECIFICATION

FUNCTION

Specifies variable data for small labels. Only applicable to the M10e printer.

FORMAT

<ESC>_Daa,nn...n
a

= Field number (01 to 99)

= Variable data

Place after <ESC>H and <ESC>V but before <ESC>Q.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>A106363060<ESC>600,1020,0,0
<ESC>_F
<ESC>_N01,04<ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>L0202<ESC>XMABCD
<ESC>_N02,07<ESC>V200<ESC>H200<ESC>L0202<ESC>B103200*11111*
<ESC>_N03,02<ESC>V100<ESC>H400<ESC>L0202<ESC>XM99
<ESC>_D01,AAAA<ESC>_D02,*22222*<ESC>_D03,22<ESC>_Q1
<ESC>_D01,BBBB<ESC>_D02,*33333*<ESC>_D03,33<ESC>_Q2
<ESC>_D02,*44444*<ESC>_D03,44<ESC>_Q4
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-15)

NOTES

If Variable Data Specification <ESC>_D is omitted, the content specified under Format Specification
<ESC>_N will be printed. However, if variable data is specified from Variable Data Specification
<ESC>_D, it will continue to that content and printing.

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SMALL LABEL START

FUNCTION

To show the start of small label print specification. Only applicable to the M10e printer.

FORMAT

<ESC>_F
Place after <ESC>H and <ESC>V but before <ESC>Q.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>A106363060
<ESC>PD,600,1020,0,0
<ESC>_F
<ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>L0101<ESC>XMHEADER LABEL
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>_F
<ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>L0202<ESC>EMABCD
<ESC>V200<ESC>H200<ESC>L0202<ESC>B103200*11111*
<ESC>Q6
<ESC>_F
<ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>L0101<ESC>XMFOOTER LABEL
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-16)

NOTES

If there is a sequential number specification after <ESC>_F, the sequential numbers will be printed on
every small label.
Small label print quantities specified under <ESC>_Q.
Do not specify registration specification from <ESC>_F onward. If specified, accurate print motion may
not be conducted.

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FORMAT SPECIFICATION
FUNCTION

Specifies small label format. Only applicable to the M10e printer.

FORMAT

<ESC>_N
a

= Field number (01 to 99)

= Data digit (01 to 99)

Place before <ESC>H and <ESC>V.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>A1,06363060<ESC>PD,600,1020,0,0
<ESC>_F
<ESC>_N,01,04<ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>L0202<ESC>XMABCD
<ESC>_N,02,07<ESC>V200<ESC>H200<ESC>L0202<ESC>B103200*11111*
<ESC>_N,03,02<ESC>V100<ESC>H400<ESC>L0202<ESC>XM22
<ESC>_D,01,AAAA<ESC>_D,02,*22222*<ESC>_D,03,22<ESC>_Q,1
<ESC>_D,01,BBBB<ESC>_D,02,*33333*<ESC>_D,03,33<ESC>Q,2
<ESC>_D,01,CCCC<ESC>_D,02,*44444*<ESC>_D,03,44<ESC>Q,4
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-17)

NOTES

Only 1-D barcode characters can be specified under <ESC>_N.

Specify the small label print number with <ESC>_Q.
Do not specify command for registration after <ESC>_N. If specified, accurate print motion might not
be conducted.

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LABEL PRINT QUANTITY

FUNCTION

Specifies the print number for small labels. Only applicable to the M10e printer.

FORMAT

<ESC>_Q
a

= Print quantity (0001 to 9999)

= Blank label (omittable)

0: Auto new line
1-9: Blank label quantity

Place before <ESC>Z.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>A106363060
<ESC>PD,600,1020,0,0
<ESC>_F
<ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>P2<ESC>L0202<ESC>XMABCD
<ESC>V200<ESC>H200<ESC>P2<ESC>L0202
<ESC>B103200*11111*<ESC>_Q,4,2
<ESC>_F
<ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>P2<ESC>L0202<ESC>XMBBBB
<ESC>V200<ESC>H200<ESC>P2<ESC>L0202
<ESC>B103200*22222*<ESC>_Q,2,1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-18)

NOTES

The print quantity of small label can be specified under <ESC>_Q.

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SMALL LABEL SIZE SPECIFICATION

FUNCTION

Specifies parameters relative to small label size. Only applicable to the M10e printer.

FORMAT

<ESC>PD
a

= Vertical dimension (480 to 3600 dots)

= Horizontal dimension (480 to 1600 dots)

= Label size (00 to 99 dots)

= Multiple cut labels (01 to 99)

Place after the page size command.

EXAMPLE

Vertical dimension: 600, horizontal dimension: 1020, label size: 0, multiple cuts: 2.
<ESC>A
<ESC>A106363060
<ESC>PD,600,1020,0,2
<ESC>V100<ESC>H100<ESC>P2<ESC>L0202<ESC>XMABCD
<ESC>Q2
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-19)

NOTES

If <ESC>PD is different from <ESC>A1, it becomes an error. The specification of <ESC>_N relates to
after small labels of <ESC>PD. Specification <ESC>_D is ignored.
From <ESC>PD, horizontal column label numbers will be automatically calculated and printed.

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TELEGRAPHIC MESSAGE END SPECIFICATION

FUNCTION

Specifies the telegraphic message end relative to small labels. Only applicable to the M10e
printer.

FORMAT

<ESC>RE
a

= Operates when ending

0: Discharge motion
1: Discharge motion + Cut motion

Place after <ESC>A but before <ESC>Z.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>RE0
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

After receiving <ESC>RE, the editing of horizontal row will be ended and will conduct feed motion. As
printing may end in the middle of the horizontal row label due to the print quantity, the label may result
in being blank.
The <ESC>RE command specifies telegraphic ending of small label at the printer driver and cannot be
combined with other standard commands.
The feed motion becomes 0 when the cutter feature is not available.

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SHEET SENDING SPECIFICATION

FUNCTION

Specifies paper delivery (feed operation) of marked unit (eye-mark, gap) for small label. Only
applicable to the M10e printer.

FORMAT

<ESC>RS
Place after <ESC>A but before <ESC>Z.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>RS
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

Only used for single items.

The <ESC>RS command specifies the small label sheet sending of eye-mark unit at the printer driver
and cannot be combined with other standard commands.

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TWO-COLOR PRINT RANGE SPECIFICATION

FUNCTION

Specifies a two-color print range. Only applicable to the CT400/410 printers.

FORMAT

<ESC>2S
a

= Head lock specification

0: Left side
1: Right side
2: Both sides

= Start vertical position (specify label vertical size in dots)

= End vertical position (specify label vertical size in dots)

Place before the quantity command.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>A108000832
<ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>P2<ESC>L0304<ESC>XMABCD
<ESC>2S2V0001Y0600
<ESC>Q2
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-20)

NOTES

When <ESC>2S is used, also use the <ESC>A1 command.

Two-color print range can register to 10.
Print quantity will be influenced by print speed and print darkness.
Barcodes printed in two-color may not be clearly read by the scanner.
Use parameter D for print darkness <ESC>#E during two-color printing.
Black color printing cannot be performed inside of the block specified under <ESC>2S.
Two-color printing may not be clearly seen on the inner side of 2mm.
For CT400, the center position becomes closer to the left side from 4mm (32 dots) to the print head
center.

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PRINT POSITION COMMANDS

MEDIA SIZE (DOTS)
FUNCTION

To set the size of the media.

FORMAT

<ESC>A1aaaabbbb
aaaa

= Label Height in dots (0 to Hmax)

bbbb

= Label Width in dots (0 to Vmax)

Place in a separate data stream to the printer.

INPUT

<ESC>A
<ESC>A108000640
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output. It is used to automatically adjust the offset
values for the size of label being used. The sample command stream specifies a label 640
dots wide by 800 dots long in 203 DPI.
(4-21)

NOTES

The Base Reference point is always the on the right (looking at the front of the printer) side of the print
head. This command adjusts the Base Reference Point to correspond with the right edge of the loaded
media.
If the label size is changed, then this command must be respecified to center the print image on the
label.
All eight variables aaaa and bbbb must be included in this command.

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MEDIA SIZE (MM)

FUNCTION

Specifies the media size in millimeters.

FORMAT

<ESC>A1aabbbccc
a =

Media type: OT: Tag (Center hole tag, Side hole tag, Notched tag, Imark tag, Not sensor)
Media type: OL: Label (I-mark label, Gap label, Not sensor)

EXAMPLE

b =

Height of media in mm: See the table below.

c =

Width of media in mm: See the table below.

<A>
<A1>0T060042
<Z>
<A>
<l1>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0304<XS>ABCDE
<Q>
<Z>

OUTPUT
NOTES

1. For specifying the media size, include the size of backing paper.
2. If the media setting on the printer side and [Media type] are not equal, a command error will
occur
3. If [Media size check] in expansion setting is enabled, the validity of setting on the printer
side, and the setting specified by the Media Size <A1> command will be checked. If their
settings are not equal, a pitch size error will occur.
4. If a pitch size error occurs, the data received by the printer will be cleared. Check the
Media Size <A1> command again and send the print data. The Media Size <A1> command
can be omitted, but this command is required when printing multiple media.
5. When the use of sensor is prohibited, this command will be valid whether you select tag or
label for [Media type].
[Validity]
Model
TG308

Media type
Tag
Label

TG312

Tag
Label

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Standard
Expansion
Standard
Expansion
Standard
Expansion
Standard
Expansion

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Height of media in mm

Width of media in mm

025 to 300
025 to 300
019 to 300
019 to 300
025 to 240
025 to 240
019 to 240
019 to 240

032 to 080
032 to 100
025 to 080
025 to 100
032 to 080
032 to 100
025 to 080
025 to 100

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PRINT POSITION
FUNCTION

The Horizontal and Vertical commands specify the top left corner of a field or label, using the
current base reference point as an origin. They also establish a reference point for
subsequent fields until the next horizontal and/or vertical print position command is issued.

FORMAT

Horizontal Position: <ESC>Haaaa

Vertical Position: <ESC>Vbbbb
aaaa

Number of horizontal dots from base reference point (1 to Hmax)

bbbb

Number of vertical dots from base reference point (1 to Vmax)

Place preceding any print field description of lines/boxes, fonts, bar codes, or graphics.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0025<ESC>V0050<ESC>L0303<ESC>MSATO
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0150<ESC>MSATO
<ESC>Q2
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-22)

NOTES

To expand the print length to the maximum limit, the Expanded Print Length (<ESC>EX0) command
must be used. If any part of an image is placed past maximum allowable dots across the label, that part
of the image will be lost.
Leading zeroes do not have to be entered - command V1 is equivalent to V0001.

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OFFSET SPECIFICATION
FUNCTION

Specifies label stop position. Only applicable to the CT400/410 printers.

FORMAT

<ESC>PO
a

= Offset specification
0: Cutter motion
1: Dispenser motion
2: Tear-Off motion
3: Continuous motion

= Offset direction
+: Forward
-: Backward

= Offset distance (00 to 99 dots)

Place after <ESC>A but before <ESC>Z.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>PO3+08
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

Its not necessary to specify <ESC>PO for normal label print.

Specify this command when a proper gap is located.

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START POSITION SPECIFICATION

FUNCTION

Specifies the vertical print start position. Only applicable to the XL400/410e printers.

FORMAT

<ESC>#
a

= Shift direction
+: Forward
-: Backward

= Shift distance
XL400e: 000 to 400 dots
XL410e: 000 to 600 dots

Place after <ESC>A but before <ESC>Z.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>#+040
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-23)

NOTES

The cut start position for tags will be shifted together with the change of start position.
The <ESC># command is valid for specification of every label or tag type.

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LABEL SIZE SPECIFICATION

FUNCTION

Specifies label dimensions. Only applicable to the M10e printer.

FORMAT

<ESC>RI
a

= Sheet width (1500 to 3200 dots)

= Sheet length (480 to 3600 dots)

= Label width (0 to 60 dots)

= Label length (00 to 60 dots)

= Small label width (480 to 3200 dots)

= Small label length (480 to 3600 dots)

= Label width quantity (01 to 06)

= Label length quantity (01 to 07)

Place immediately following <ESC>A.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>RI2196,1236,24,36,0700,0400,03,03
<ESC>A112362196
<ESC>RW02
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-24)

NOTES

Command <ESC>RI data becomes error when different from <ESC>A1 specification.
The quantity of labels in the horizontal column will be automatically calculated and printed by <ESC>RI
command.
The <ESC>RI command sets information relating to label size at the printer driver and cannot be
combined with other standard commands.

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LABEL SIZE SPECIFICATION

FUNCTION

Specifies the order or arrangement of small labels. Only applicable to the M10e printer.

FORMAT

<ESC>RT
a

= Print direction
0: Horizontal
1: Vertical

Place immediately following <ESC>A.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>RT0
<ESC>RI3200,1200,00,00,1600,0600,02,02
<ESC>A!12003200
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-25)

NOTES

Command <ESC>RT specifies label print order of small labels by the printer driver and cannot be
combined with other standard commands.

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FONT COMMANDS
FONTS: S, M, U, OA, OB, XB, XL, XS, XM, XU
FUNCTION

To print text images on a label. These are eight of the built-in fonts available on the printer.
All matrices include descenders.

FORMAT

Font XU: <ESC>XU

Font U: <ESC>U

Font XS: <ESC>XS

Font S: <ESC>S

Font XM: <ESC>XM

Font M: <ESC>M

Font OA: <ESC>OA

Font OB: <ESC>OB

Place preceding the data to be printed.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>PS
<ESC>H0001<ESC>V0100<ESC>L0202<ESC>XUSATO
<ESC>H0001<ESC>V0175<ESC>L0202<ESC>XSSATO
<ESC>H0001<ESC>V0250<ESC>L0202<ESC>XMSATO
<ESC>H0001<ESC>V0325<ESC>L0101<ESC>OASATO
<ESC>H0001<ESC>V0400<ESC>L0101<ESC>OBSATO
<ESC>H0300<ESC>V0100<ESC>L0202<ESC>USATO
<ESC>H0300<ESC>V0175<ESC>L0202<ESC>SSATO
<ESC>H0300<ESC>V0250<ESC>L0202<ESC>MSATO
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-26)

NOTES

Characters may be enlarged through the use of the Character Expansion command and character
spacing may be altered through the use of the Character Pitch command. The default is 2 dots
between characters. Custom characters or fonts may also be created - refer to Custom-Designed
Characters (<ESC>T) command.
It is recommended to use a spacing of 5 dots for OCR-A and 1 dot for OCR-B. The matrices for the OA
and OB fonts are scaled so that they will remain a constant size according to the OCR-A and OCR-B
specifications when printed on different resolution printers.
The proportionally spaced fonts XU, XS, XM, XL and XA can be printed with fixed spacing using the
Proportional Space (<ESC>PS) command.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Tables 1 through 7 for additional information.

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SMOOTHING FONTS: WB, WL, XB, XL

FUNCTION

To print text images on a label. These are the four auto-smoothing fonts available on the
printer.

FORMAT

Font WB: <ESC>WBa

Font XB: <ESC>XBa

Font WL: <ESC>WLa

Font XL: <ESC>XLa

a

= 0: Disables auto-smoothing of font

1: Enables auto-smoothing of font (see notes below)

Place preceding the data to be printed.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>PS
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>WB0SATO
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0185<ESC>WB1SATO
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0270<ESC>WL0SATO
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0355<ESC>WL1SATO
<ESC>H0300<ESC>V0100<ESC>XB0SATO
<ESC>H0300<ESC>V0185<ESC>XB1SATO
<ESC>H0300<ESC>V0270<ESC>XL0SATO
<ESC>H0300<ESC>V0355<ESC>XL1SATO
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-27)

NOTES

Auto-smoothing (when enabled) is only effective if the character expansion rate is at least (3) times in
each direction.
Characters may be enlarged through the use of the Character Expansion (<ESC>L) command.
Character spacing may be altered through the use of the Character Pitch (<ESC>A) command.
A font must be defined for each field to be printed. There is no default font.

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FONT, RASTER
FUNCTION

To print point size characters created using font definitions.

FORMAT

<ESC>A<ESC>RDabb,ccc,ddd,nn. . .n
a
bb

= A: Times
B: CG Triumvirate
= 00: Always

ccc

= Horizontal size (4 - 999 dots or P02 - P99)

ddd

= Vertical size (4 - 999 dots or P02 - P99)

nn..n

= Data to be printed.

Place within the normal command stream.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>V0100<ESC>H0100
<ESC>RDA00,P28,P28,CG Times
<ESC>V0200<ESC>H0100
<ESC>RDB00,075,075,CG Triumvirate
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-28)

NOTES

The cccc Horizontal Size and dddd Horizontal Size parameters can be entered either in dots or
points, but both parameters must use the same value types. If point size is used, the point size is
preceded by a P.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Table 8 for additional information.

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FONT, VECTOR
FUNCTION

To specify printing of the unique SATO vector font. The vector font allows large characters to
be printed with smooth, round edges. Each character is made of a number of vectors (or
lines), and will require slightly more printer compiling time.

FORMAT

Specify Vector Font: <ESC>$a,b,c,d

Data for Vector Font: <ESC>$=(data)
a

= A: Helvetica Bold (proportional spacing)

B: Helvetica Bold (fixed spacing)

= Font width (50-999)

= Font height (50-999 dots)

= Font variation (0-9) as follows:

0: Standard
1: Standard open (outlined)
2: Gray (mesh) pattern 1
3: Gray (mesh) pattern 2
4: Gray (mesh) pattern 3
5: Standard open, shadow 1
6: Standard open, shadow 2
7: Standard mirror image
8: Italic 9 Italic open, shadow

Place immediately preceding the data to be printed.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>$A,100,100,0
<ESC>$=SATO AMERICA
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0200<ESC>$=VECTOR FONT
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0350<ESC>$A,200,300,8<ESC>$=SATO
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-29)

NOTES

The Pitch command can be used with Vector fonts. If the font size designation is out of the specified
range, a default value of 50 is used.
The font width and height values include ascenders, descenders, and other space. A font must be
defined for each field to be printed. There is not a default font.

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FONT: XCL, XCS

FUNCTION

To print text on a label. Specifies dot matrix font including descenders. Only applicable to the
XL400/410e printers.

FORMAT

<ESC>XCL
<ESC>XCS
nn...n

= Print data
XCL: 48 x 36 dots
XCS: 32 x 24 dots

Place immediately following the enlargement command <ESC>L.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>P2<ESC>L0304<ESC>XCL,01234
<ESC>Q2
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

Prints fonts of the prescribed type.

NOTES

XCL and XCS fonts allow setting of fixed Pitch with 34 types of care symbols each.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Table 9 for additional information.

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EXTERNAL CHARACTER RECALL TEXT FLOW

FUNCTION

Specifies recall print specifications of vertical and horizontal text flow of external character
registered in printer memory. Commands k1 and k2 are for vertical recall and K1 and K2 are
for horizontal.

FORMAT

<ESC>K1, K2, k1, or k2

a

= External specification mode

H: HEX character specification
B: Binary code specification
I: With smoothing function (HEX code)
C: With smoothing function (binary code)
J: With highlighting function (HEX code)
D: With highlighting function (binary code)
K: With smoothing & highlighting function (HEX code)
E: With smoothing & highlighting function (binary code)

= JIS registration code

H, I, J, K: 9021 to 907F
B, C, D, E: 9021H to 907FH
Shift JIS registration code
H, I, J, K: F040 to F09E
B, C, D, E: F to F09EH

Place after <ESC>V and <ESC>H but before <ESC>Z.

EXAMPLE

Example with 24 x 24 external callout specification, HEX code data of JIS

<ESC>A
<ESC>T1H21
00FF . . . . . . . . . . FF00
<ESC>Z
<ESC>A
<ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>K1H9021
<ESC>Q2
<ESC>Z
Example with 16 x 16 external callout specification, binary code data of Shift JIS
<ESC>A
<ESC>T2B<ESC>40
00FF . . . . . . . . . . FF00
<ESC>Z
<ESC>A
<ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>k2B<ESC>90<ESC>40
<ESC>Q2
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

These commands do not result in visual printer output.

NOTES

Re-register if normal printing is not conducted.

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STORE 16X16 DOTS EXTERNAL CHARACTER

FUNCTION

Register external character of 16x16 dots in memory card.

FORMAT

<ESC>T1abbn~n

= Data type =
H: Hex character
B: Binary code

= Registration font code address

<ESC>JIS
H: 21 to 7F Up to 95 registries
B: 21H to 7FH Up to 95 registries
<ESC>Shift JIS
H: 40 to 9E Up to 95 registries
B: 40H to 9EH Up to 95 registries

EXAMPLE

= External character data

<ESC>A
<ESC>CC1
<ESC>T1H2100FF00FF 3C0000FF
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT
External file 16 x 16

NOTES

D1

D2

D3

D4

D5

D6

D31

D32

1. Existing data can be overwritten.

2. The Card Slot <ESC>CC command must be sent prior to this
command.
3. An error may occur due to capacity shortage when this command
and other commands related to registration are used at the same time.
In such a case, you need to store the data on another card or replace
the card with a card of larger capacity.
4. Data will be out in the order as shown in the output illustration
above.

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STORE 24X24 DOTS EXTERNAL CHARACTER

FUNCTION

Register external character of 24x24 dots in memory card.

FORMAT

<ESC>T2abbn~n
a

= Data type =
H: Hex character
B: Binary code

= Registration font code address

<ESC>JIS
H: 21 to 7F Up to 95 registries
B: 21H to 7FH Up to 95 registries
<ESC>Shift JIS
H: 40 to 9E Up to 95 registries
B: 40H to 9EH Up to 95 registries

EXAMPLE

= External character data

<ESC>A
<ESC>CC1
<ESC>T2H2100FF00FF 3C0000FF
<ESC>Q2
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT
External file 24 x 24

NOTES

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D2

D3

D4

D5

D6

D7

D8

D9

D70

D71

D72

1. Existing data can be overwritten.

2. The Card Slot <ESC>CC command must be sent prior to this command.
3. An error may occur due to capacity shortage when this command and other
commands related to registration are used at the same time. In such a case,
you need to store the data on another card or replace the card with a card of
larger capacity.
4. Data will be out in the order as shown in the Output illustration above.

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BARCODE COMMANDS
BAR CODES
FUNCTION

To print bar code images on a label.

FORMAT

2:5 narrow/wide ratio: <ESC>BDabbcccn...n

1:3 narrow/wide bar ratio: <ESC>Babbcccdn...n
1:2 narrow/wide bar ratio: <ESC>Dabbcccdn...n
a

bb
ccc
d

= 0: Codabar
1: Code 39
2: Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2/5)
3: UPC-A / EAN-13
4: EAN-8
5: Industrial 2 of 5
6: Matrix 2 of 5
7: reserved
8: reserved
9: reserved
A: MSI
B: reserved
C: Code 93
D: reserved
E: UPC-E
F: Bookland
G: Code 128
I: SSCC/UCC128
= Number of dots (01-12) for narrow bar and narrow space
= Bar height in dots (001-999)
= SSCC/UCC128 only. Not used for other bar code types
0: No human readable text
1: Human readable at top
2: Human readable at bottom

Place immediately preceding the data to be encoded.

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BAR CODES
EXAMPLE

Note: Carriage Returns and Line Feeds have been added to the command listing for clarity and should
not be included in the actual data stream.

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0025<ESC>V0025<ESC>B103100*CODE 39*
<ESC>H0155<ESC>V0130<ESC>XS*CODE 39*
<ESC>H0025<ESC>V0200<ESC>BD20210045676567
<ESC>H0075<ESC>V0310<ESC>XM45676567
<ESC>H0025<ESC>V0375<ESC>BD30215001234567890
<ESC>H0025<ESC>V0600<ESC>BD50210012345
<ESC>H0175<ESC>V0710<ESC>XS12345
<ESC>H0025<ESC>V0775<ESC>BD60210012345
<ESC>H0105<ESC>V0885<ESC>XS12345
<ESC>H0025<ESC>V0950<ESC>BA03100123455
<ESC>H0095<ESC>V1060<ESC>XS12345
<ESC>H0025<ESC>V1125<ESC>BC03100081234ABCD
<ESC>H0080<ESC>V1240<ESC>XS1234ABCD
<ESC>H0525<ESC>V0025<ESC>B002100A12345B
<ESC>H0565<ESC>V0135<ESC>XS12345
<ESC>H0475<ESC>V0200<ESC>BD303100123456789012
<ESC>H0525<ESC>V0375<ESC>BD4031001234567
<ESC>H0525<ESC>V0550<ESC>DE03100123456
<ESC>H0500<ESC>V0600<ESC>OB0<ESC>H0533<ESC>V0655<ESC>OB123456
<ESC>H0350<ESC>V0725<ESC>D30315009827721123
<ESC>L0101<ESC>H0320<ESC>V0800<ESC>OB0
<ESC>H0365<ESC>V0878<ESC>OB98277<ESC>H0505<ESC>V0878<ESC>OB21123
<ESC>H0665<ESC>V0760<ESC>BF0313021826
<ESC>H0680<ESC>V0730<ESC>OB21826
<ESC>H0425<ESC>V1125<ESC>D30315000633895260
<ESC>L0101<ESC>H0395<ESC>V1200<ESC>OB0
<ESC>H0440<ESC>V1278<ESC>OB06338<ESC>H0580<ESC>V1278<ESC>OB95260
<ESC>H0730<ESC>V1155<ESC>BF0314024<ESC>H0745<ESC>V1125<ESC>OB24
<ESC>H0325<ESC>V0950<ESC>BG03100>GAB>D789>C123456
<ESC>H0435<ESC>V1055<ESC>XSAB789123456<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

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BAR CODES
OUTPUT

Without Incrementing:
<ESC>A<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100
<ESC>BI104150101234567000000001
<ESC>Q2<ESC>Z
(4-31a)

With Incrementing:
<ESC>A<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100
<ESC>F001+001<ESC>BI104150101234567000000001
<ESC>Q2<ESC>Z
(4-31b)

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BAR CODES
NOTES

Human readable data will be printed only when a valid Thin Bar Width is selected within the barcode
command and it complies to the following table:

Printer
DPI
203
305
609

Valid Thin Bar Value (bb)

02, 03
03, 04
06, 07, 08

The Code 128, UCC 128, MSI, and Code 93 bar codes are not affected by the narrow to wide ratios.
The Codabar, Code 39, Industrial 2 of 5, and Matrix 2 of 5 bar codes are affected by the Character
Pitch command. This command must be placed before the Bar Code command.
Because of their unique characteristics, two-dimensional (2D) symbols are covered separately.
For UCC128, the FNC1 code is automatically inserted and the Mod 10 and Mod 103 check digits are
automatically calculated. For the MSI bar code, the check digit is not automatically calculated.
The <ESC>D and <ESC>BD commands are not valid for the MSI, Code 128, Code 93, UPC-E,
Bookland, UCC128 and Postnet symbologies.
A user can automatically print HRI without the d.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Tables 11, 12, and 13 for additional information.

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BARCODE, HUMAN READABLE INFORMATION

FUNCTION

To specify character type of barcode explanation words..

FORMAT

<ESC>Dabbcccn~n+ <d>n~n
a

Barcode Type =
3: JAN/EAN-13
4: JAN/EAN-8
H: UPC-A

Thin Bar Width

valid range: 01~12 (dot)

Barcode Height:
valid range: 001~999 (dot)

Print Data (barcode data)

EXAMPLE

= Character Type Specification =

XU
XS
XM
XB
XL
OA
OB
U#
S#
M#
WB#
WL#
# Is the old compatibility font.
n Print Data = Explanation Word Data

Barcode type: JAN/EAN-13, Thin Bar Width: 02, Barcode Height: 120,
Barcode data: 4902471006795, Character Type: XS, Explanation
4902471006795
<ESC>A
<ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>D3021204902471006795
<ESC>XS4902471006795
<ESC>Q2
<ESC>Z

Word

Data:

OUTPUT

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BARCODE, HUMAN READABLE INFORMATION

NOTES

1. To add human readable at the specified character type.

2. Data not within the specified value will not be printed out. When barcode ratio is small,
and HRI font type size is large, the Human Readable characters may overlap one another.
3. Human readable will be performed further at the appropriate location of printer.
4. Human Readable data will be printed only when a valid Thin Bar Width is selected within
the barcode command and it complies to the following table.

Printer
DPI
203
305
609

Valid Thin Bar Value (bb)

02, 03
03, 04
06, 07, 08

5. A user can automatically print HRI without the d.

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CODE 93
FUNCTION

Specifies CODE93 barcode.

FORMAT

<ESC>BCaabbbccn~n
a

Narrow bar width (01 to 12 dots)

Barcode Height (001 to 999 dots)

Data Digit Number (01 to 99)

Print Data (barcode data)

Place anywhere after <ESC>V but before <ESC>Q.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0125<ESC>BC03100081234ABCD
<ESC>H0155<ESC>V0240<ESC>XS1234ABCD

OUTPUT

(4-33)

NOTES

The quantity of digit data and input data must be equal. A command error will occur if the digit data and
input data are not equal.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Table 14 for additional information.

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BOOKLAND
FUNCTION

Specifies Bookland barcode.

FORMAT

<ESC>BFaabbn~n
a

Narrow bar width (01 to 03dots)

Barcode Height (001 to 999 dots)

Print Data (numeric (0 to 9) 2 to 5 digits)

Place anywhere after <ESC>V but before <ESC>Q.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>H0325<ESC>V0725<ESC>D30315009827721123
<ESC>L0101<ESC>H0295<ESC>V0800<ESC>OB0
<ESC>H0340<ESC>V0878<ESC>OB98277
<ESC>H0480<ESC>V0878<ESC>OB21123
<ESC>H640<ESC>V0760<ESC>BF0313021826
<ESC>H655<ESC>V0730<ESC>OB21826

OUTPUT

(4-34)

NOTES

Only numeric can be specified as print data. Refer to the attached table.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Table 15 for additional information.

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CODE128
FUNCTION

Specifies CODE128 barcode.

FORMAT

<ESC>BGaabbbn~n
a

Narrow bar width (01 to 12 dots)

Barcode Height (001 to 999 dots)

Print Data (barcode data and subset shift codes)

Place anywhere after <ESC>V but before <ESC>Q.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>H0200<ESC>V0550<ESC>BG03100>GAB>B789>C123456
<ESC>H0310<ESC>V0665<ESC>XSAB789123456

OUTPUT

(4-35)

NOTES

Specify Start Code at the head of the data.

(1) Start Code A = <ESC>G
(2) Start Code B = <ESC>H
(3) Start Code C = <ESC>I
When using Start Code C, specify the print data in even numbered digits.
When the print data contains an odd number of digits, specify Start Code A or B to change the first
character of the print data.
Examples:
1) 15 digits [123456789012345]
<ESC>B1<ESC>C23456789012345
2) 9 digits/Alphanumeric 6 digits [123456789ABC123]
<ESC>C12345678<ESC>B9ABC123
If using Start Code C to specify an odd numbered digit, 0 will be added to the end of the print data
before printing.
When a Start Code is omitted, data will be printed with Start Code B.
Shift codes are used to change the subset type within the barcode data. Shift codes:
E Subset A Shift Code
D Subset B Shift Code
C Subset C Shift Code
Refer to Appendix: Reference Table 16 for additional information.

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SSCC/UCC128
FUNCTION

Specifies SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code) barcode.

FORMAT

<ESC>BIaabbbcn~n
a

Narrow bar width (01 to 12 dots)

Barcode Height (001 to 999 dots)

Barcode Expository Font Specification

0: Not Human Readable
1: Human Readable (upper part)
2: Human Readable (lower part)

Print Data
For barcode data, refer to the UCC/EAN128 code table. EAN128 (Barcode
for Standard Carton ID) fixed 18 digits:
Identifier of a continuous code for freight packaging
Digit 1: Container type
Digits 2 to 8: Shipper identification
Digits 9 to 17: Container sequential numbering
Note that check digit is automatically added; therefore, specify data in 17 digits excluding check digit.

Place anywhere after <ESC>V but before <ESC>Q.

EXAMPLE

Without incrementing:
<ESC>A
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>BI10415010123456000000001
<ESC>Q2
<ESC>Z
With incrementing:
<ESC>A
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>F001+001
<ESC>BI104150101234567000000001
<ESC>Q2
<ESC>Z

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SSCC/UCC128
OUTPUT

Without incrementing:
(4-36a)

With incrementing:
(4-36b)

NOTES

UCC128 code is exclusive to Standard Carton ID. When printing in EAN128, designed for the markets
in the medical, fresh food, or flowers and plants, use CODE128 Barcode <ESC>BG to specify print
data with application identification or separator that matches each specification.
Start character code, function character, end character code, and identification code (corresponds only
to 00) are added automatically.
Modulus 10 check character and modulus 103 check character are automatically generated.
Sequential number of barcode data is available.
Line pitch between barcode and expository font is fixed at 10 dots.
If the width of expository font is wider than that of the barcode, it starts printing from the print start
position of barcode.
If the width of expository font is narrower than that of the barcode, expository font will be aligned to the
center of barcode for printing.
Prints expository font in OCR-B.
If the expository font is outside of the print area, it will not be printed. When HRI is available, specify
Vertical Print Position (<ESC>V) and Horizontal Print Position (<ESC>H) in consideration of print of
expository font.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Table 17 for additional information.

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UPC-A BARCODE (NO HRI)

FUNCTION

Specifies UPC-A Barcode with start/end bar in the same length with guard bar.

FORMAT

<ESC>BLabbcccn~n

EXAMPLE

= Barcode type = H: UPC-A(HFixed)

= Narrow bar width = Valid range : 01 to 12 dots

= Barcode height = 001 to 999 dots

= Print data = Data: 11 digits fixed

Barcode type: UPC-A, Narrow bar width: 03, Barcode height: 120, Print data: 01234567890
<ESC>A
<ESC>V100<ESC>H100<ESC>BLH0312001234567890
<ESC>Q2
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

NOTES

1. This command supports UPC-A. Selecting barcode type other than H will result in a
command error.
2. Refer to the following settings.

Barcode setting
Guard bar

HRI

Ratio

Yes

No

Fixed

3. If a parameter is specified out of the range, its behavior will not be supported.
4. When using command <ESC>D to print UPC-A, the character bars will be all in the same
length. The command <ESC>BL will print the start bar and end bar in the same length as that of
guard bars.

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UPC-A BARCODE (FONT DESIGNATION)

FUNCTION

Specifies font type of UPC-A (with HRI characters)

FORMAT

<ESC>BLabbcccn~n ~ <d>n~n

EXAMPLE

Barcode type = H: UPC-A (H fixed)

Narrow bar width = Valid range: 01 to 12 dots

Barcode height = 001 to 999 dots

Print data = Barcode data: 11 digits fixed

Font =
XU
XS
XM
XB
XL
OA
OB
U
S
M
WB
WL

Print data = Interpretation data : 12 digits fixed

Barcode type : UPC-A, Narrow bar width : 02, Barcode height : 120
Barcode data : 01234567890, Font type : X21, Translation data : 012345678905
<ESC>A
<ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>BLH0212001234567890
<ESC>X21,012345678905
<ESC>Q2
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

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UPC-A BARCODE (FONT DESIGNATION)

NOTES

1. This command supports UPC-A only. Selecting barcode type other than H will be a command
error.
2. Recommended narrow bar width for UPC-A with HRI:
8 dot/mm resolution [02], [03]
12 dot/mm resolution [03], [04]
3. Calculate the 12th check digit of HRI data by using Modulus 10.
4. Refer to the settings in the table below.

5. If a parameter is specified out of the range, its behavior will not be supported.
6. The command <ESC>D with specifying font type to print UPC-A will print the character bars all in
the same length. On the other hand, the command <ESC>BL with font type selection will print the
start bar and end bar in the same length as that of guard bars.
When printing UPC-A with command <ESC>D followed by <font type> data, its HRI can be printed
from under the start/end bar, because the length of them is short. When printing UPC-A with
command <ESC>BL followed by <font type> data, character spacing of the HRI will be smaller than
command <ESC>BL because the length of start and end bars is longer.

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UPC-A BARCODE (WITH HRI)

FUNCTION

Specifies UPC-A barcode with HRI characters. The start and end bar height will be the same
length as that of guard bars.

FORMAT

<ESC>BMabbcccn~n

EXAMPLE

Barcode type = H : UPC-A (H fixed)

Narrow bar width = Valid range : 01 to 12 dots

Barcode height: 001 to 999 dots

Print data = Data : 11 digits fixed

Barcode type : UPC-A, Narrow bar width : 02, Barcode height : 120, Print data : 20123948573
<ESC>A>
<ESC>V240<ESC>H100<BM>H0212020123948573
<ESC>Q2
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

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UPC-A BARCODE (WITH HRI)

NOTES

1. This command supports UPC-A only. Selecting barcode type other than H will be a command
error.
2. Recommended narrow bar width for UPC-A with HRI characters:
8 dots/mm resolution [02], [03]
12 dots/mm resolution [03], [04]
3. Refer to the following settings.
Barcode setting
Guard bar

HRI

Ratio

Yes

Yes

Fixed

4. If a parameter is specified out of the range, its behavior will not be supported.
5. The command <BD> with specifying font type to print UPC-A will print the character bars all in
the same length. On the other hand, the command <BM> will print the start bar and end bar in
the same length as that of guard bars.
When printing UPC-A with command <BD>, its HRI can be printed from under the start/end bar,
because the length of them is short. When printing UPC-A with command <BML>, character
spacing of the HRI will be smaller than command <BL>.

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POSTNET
FUNCTION

To print Postnet bar codes.

FORMAT

<ESC>BPn...n
n...n

5 digits (Postnet-32 format)

6 digits (Postnet-37 format)
9 digits (Postnet-52 format)
11 digits (Postnet-62, Delivery Point format)

Place immediately preceding the data to be encoded.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0120<ESC>BP94089
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0160<ESC>BP123456
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0200<ESC>BP123456789
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0240<ESC>BP12345678901
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-37)

NOTES

If the number of data digits does not match those listed, the command is ignored. Only numeric data
will be accepted.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Table 18 for additional information.

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VARIABLE RATIO BARCODES

FUNCTION

To print a bar code with a ratio other than those specified through the standard bar code
commands (B,BD, and D). This is done through individual control of each of the bar code
elements (bars, spaces) as shown above. Remember that this command only applies to the
five bar code types shown.

FORMAT

<ESC>BTabbccddee
a

= Bar Code Symbol:

0: Codabar
1: Code 39
2: Interleaved 2 of 5
5: Industrial 2 of 5
6: Matrix 2 of 5

bb

= Narrow space in dots (01 to 99)

cc

= Wide space in dots (01 to 99)

dd

= Narrow bar in dots (01 to 99)

ee

= Wide bar in dots (01 to 99)

Place following the print position commands and preceding <ESC>BW.

EXAMPLE

OUTPUT

NOTES

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0050<ESC>V0050<ESC>BT101030103
<ESC>BW03100*1234*
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z
(4-38)

This command must be immediately followed by the Bar Code Expansion (<ESC>BW) command.
You may use only one variable ratio bar code per label.
If the data specified in this command is incorrect, the command is ignored and the ratio used will be
based on the previous setting.

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BARCODE EXPANSION
FUNCTION

This command works together with the <ESC>BT command to specify an expansion factor
and the bar code height for the particular symbol being printed.

FORMAT

<ESC>BWabbb
aa
bbb

= Expansion factor by which the width of all bars and spaces will be
increased (01 to 12)
= Bar height by dot (004 to 999 dots)

Place immediately following the <ESC>BT command and preceding data to be encoded.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A

OUTPUT

(4-39)

NOTES

This command must be preceded by the Variable Ratio Bar Codes (<ESC>BT) command.

<ESC>H0050<ESC>V0050<ESC>BT101030103
<ESC>BW04100*1234*
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

The following bar codes will be affected by the Character Pitch command: Codabar, Code 39,
Interleaved 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Tables 19 and 20 for additional information.

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EAN/UCC COMPOSITE SYMBOL

FUNCTION

This command specifies the composite symbol of EAN/UCC.

FORMAT

<ESC>EUaabbbn...n
a

= 1D barcode symbology
Format 1
01: RSS-14
02: RSS-14 Truncated (13 digits maximum)
03: RSS-14 Stacked (13 digits maximum)
04: RSS-14 Stacked Omni-directional (13 digits maximum)
05: RSS Limited (13 digits maximum)
07: UPC-A (11 digits maximum)
08: UPC-E (10 digits fixed)
09: EAN13 (12 digits maximum)
10: EAN8 (7 digits maximum)
Format 2
11: UCC/EAN128 with CC-A/B (48 digits maximum)
12: UCC/EAN128 with CC-C (48 digits maximum)

= Minimum bar width (01 to 12 dots)

= Barcode height (001 to 500 dots, only applicable to Format 2)

= Print data (sum of 1D and 2D codes up to 120 digits)

Between <ESC>A and <ESC>Z but following <ESC>H and <ESC>V.

EXAMPLE

Example using RSS-14:

<ESC>A

<ESC>H100<ESC>V100
<ESC>EU0104036123456789011990102
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-40)

(01)

(02)

(03)

(04)

(05)

(07)

(08)

(09)

(10)

(11)

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EAN/UCC COMPOSITE SYMBOL

NOTES

Both Formats
The parameter feature varies depending on 1D barcode symbology. The parameter for barcode height
is only designable for UCC/EAN128 (EU11, EU12).
The print data parameter can accept up to 120 digits for 1D and 2D data. For 2D data, when 1D
barcode symbology and alphanumeric are mixed, the designable data quantity may vary.
The entire composite symbol size changes depending on the specification of minimum bar width.
If the composite symbol exceeds the printable area, only the portion located within the area will print;
however, a scanner may occasionally read such a composite symbol.
If the value in 1D barcode symbology is not set to the data portion, the composite symbol will not print.
This command does not support the RSS Expand command.
Print of HRI cannot be designated with this command.
Rotation <ESC>% is available, but Enlargement <ESC>L is disabled.
Format 2
Barcode height (c) is specified when Minimum Bar Width is 01. For instance, if setting Minimum Bar
Width to 03 and Barcode Height is 100, the Barcode Height will be 300 dots.
To specify the print of composite symbol, delimit 1D and 2D data with I (7Ch). Use # (23h) to specify
FNC1 (GS) of CC-C for PDF417) as data.

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2D CODE COMMANDS
PDF417
FUNCTION

Specifies PDF417 of 2D code.

FORMAT

<ESC>BKaabbcddeeffffg~g, h
a

= Minimum Module Width (01 to 09 dots)

= Minimum Module Height (01 to 24 dots)

= Security Level (0 to 8)

= Number of Data Code Words per Digit (01 to 30)

00: Automatic (width depends on data number specified)

= Digit Number per Symbol (03 to 90)

00: Automatic (height depends on data number specified)

= Data Digit Number (0001 to 2681)

= Print Data (data)

= PDF Code Type

When omitted: PDF417
T: Truncated scale
M: Micro PDF

Place anywhere after <ESC>V but before <ESC>Q.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>V0100<ESC>H0100<ESC>BK0607400000021PDF417 PDF417 PDF417

OUTPUT

(4-41)

NOTES

The minimum module width can be set to 01 and 02; however, it may not read properly. 01, 02, and 03
are designable for minimum module height and may cause a reading problem.
If specifying 00 for Number of Data Code Words per Digit and Digit Number per Symbol, the size of
height to width (aspect ratio) will be at 1:2 based on the number of print data.
If increasing the security level, it is necessary to specify a higher value for Digit Number per Symbol or
Number of Data Code Words per Digit.
The maximum Digit Number of Data is 2681; however, it may vary depending on the specification of
minimum module size, security level, and print data type.
If the specification of parameter or number of data is not matching, printing will not be properly
performed.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Table 21 and 22 for additional information.

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QR CODE
FUNCTION

Specifies QR Code of 2D code.

FORMAT

<ESC>BQ (Manual setting)

<ESC>BQ (Auto setting)
a

= Error correction level

1: 7% high density
2: 15% standard
3: 30% high reliability
4: 25%

= Concentration mode
0: Normal mode
1: Concentration mode

= Cell size (01 to 32)

= Number of partitions by concentration mode (01 to 16)

= Sequential number partitioned by concentration mode (01 to 16)

= Concentration mode parity data (00 to ff)

= Character mode
1: Number mode
2: Alphanumeric mode
3: Binary mode

= Data number (0001 to 7366)

= Data

Place anywhere after <ESC>V but before <ESC>Q.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>BQ3010,112345
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-42)

NOTES

Carry out XOR logic operation of all the partitioned print data of the QR code and then, specify this
operation data in hexadecimal character. This is referred to as Parity Data.
When the character mode is set to other than binary mode, it is not necessary to set the data number
parameter.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Tables 23, 24, 25, and 26 for additional information.

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MAXI CODE
FUNCTION

Specifies Maxi code of 2D code.

FORMAT

<ESC>BVa, b, c, ddddddddd, eee, fff, n~n

a

= Position of Maxicode symbol within set (1 to 8)

= Total quantity of Maxicode symbols within set (1 to 8)

= Mode
2:
3:
4:
6:

for Mode 2 carrier message for domestic UPS shipments

for Mode 3 carrier message for international UPS shipments
standard symbol
for reader

= Zip Code (9 digit postal code)

= Country Code (001 to 999)

= Service Class (001 to 999)

= Data determined by <ESC>

Place anywhere after <ESC>V but before <ESC>Q.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A<ESC>V0100<ESC>H0100
<ESC>BV1,1,2,123456789,840,001,[)<RS>01<GS>961Z01547089<GS>UPSN
<GS>056872<GS>348<GS>99999999<GS>001/005
<GS>029<GS>N<GS><GS>LENEXA<GS>KS<RS><EOT>
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-43)

NOTES

For mode 2, specify up to 9 numeric digits; and for mode 3, specify fixed 6 digits (alphanumeric - use
English capital letters). 00H cannot be specified for print data.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Table 27 for additional information.

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DATA MATRIX CODE

FUNCTION

Specifies Data Matrix Code of 2D code.

FORMAT

<ESC>BXaabbccddeeeffffghh
a

= Format ID (01 to 06 dots)

= Error Correction Level

00:
05:
08:
10:
14:
20:

ECC000
ECC050
ECC080
ECC100
ECC140
ECC200

= Cell Width (01 to 16 dots/cell)

= Cell Pitch (01 to 16 dots/cell)

= Number of Cells per Line (008 to 148)

000: Automatic)

= Number of Cell Line (008 to 148)

000: Automatic

= Mirror Image
0: Normal Image (standard print)
1: Mirror Image

= Guide Cell Size (01 to 15)

Place anywhere after <ESC>V but before <ESC>Q.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>V0100<ESC>H0100
<ESC>BX05051010000000001
<ESC>DCDATA MATRIX DATA MATRIX
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-44)

NOTES

If 20 is specified for Error Correction Level, the specification of Format ID, Mirror Image, and Size of
Guide Cell will be ignored.
01 and 02 are designable for Cell Width and Cell Pitch; however, they may not read properly. In this
case, 00 will be an error.
If 000 is specified for Number of Cells per Line and Number of Cell Lines, optimum matrix size is
automatically set based on the number of data.
The thickness of normal type guide cell is 01.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Table 28 for additional information.

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DATA MATRIX CODE, DATA

FUNCTION

Specifies data for the data matrix code of 2D code.

FORMAT

<ESC>DC
n

= Print data

Place after <ESC>BX.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>BX05051010000000001
<ESC>DC1234567890
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

Must be used in conjunction with <ESC>BX to result in output.

NOTES

This code must be placed after the <ESC>BX command.

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DATA MATRIX CODE, SEQUENTIAL NUMBER

FUNCTION

Specifies sequential numbering for the data matrix code of 2D code.

FORMAT

<ESC>FX
a

= Quantity of duplications to print (001 to 999)

= Flag of increase/decrease
+: Increase
-: Decrease

= Quantity of increase/decrease (001 to 999)

= Start position of sequential numbering (001 to 999)

= Incremented data length from start position (001 to 999)

Place before <ESC>BX.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>FX001+001005003
<ESC>BX011002020000000001
<ESC>DC00006000
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

Label Set 1:
(4-45a)

Label Set 2:
(4-45b)

NOTES

This code must be placed before the <ESC>BX command.

Refer to Appendix: Reference Table 29 for additional information.

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2D10 (PDF417)
FUNCTION

Specifies PDF417 of 2D code.

FORMAT

<ESC>2D10,aa,bb,c,dd,ee,(f)

<ESC>DNmmmm,n...n

= Minimum module width (01 to 09 dots)

= Minimum module height (01 to 24 dots)

= Security level (0 to 8)

= Quantity of data code words per line (10 to 30)

00: Automatic (width varies on data quantity specified)

= Quantity of lines per symbol (03 to 90)

00: Automatic (width varies on data quantity specified)

= Code type
0: Normal (if digit is omitted, the default is zero)
1: Truncated scale

= Data size (1 to 2681 bytes)

= Print data

Between <ESC>A and <ESC>Z but following <ESC>H and <ESC>V.

EXAMPLE

Example - Minimum module width: 03 dots, Minimum module height: 09 dots, Security level:
3, Words per line: 03, Lines per symbol: 18, Code type: Truncated.
<ESC>A
<ESC>V100<ESC>H100
<ESC>2D10,03,09,3,03,18,1
<ESC>DN0010,0123456789
<ESC>Q2
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-46a)

NOTES

Set the PDF417s base reference point for printing with Vertical Print Position <ESC>V and Horizontal
Print Position <ESC>H (<ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>2D10****).
(4-46b)

When d=e=00, the size of height to width (aspect ratio) will be at 1:2. If the specification of d, e and
the data quantity do not match, printing will not be properly performed. If increasing the security level, it
is necessary to specify a higher value for d and e. The minimum mode width can be set to 01 and
02; however, this may not be properly read. 01, 02, and 03 are designable for minimum module height;
however, a reading problem may result.
Sequential numbering is disabled with this command and print position cannot be specified by auto
linefeed. Designation of print for 00H-FFH and registration of format are enabled.
Increase the value of minimum module when selecting the higher print quality and increase the value of
security level when setting the read rate higher.
The height of printed characters may vary.

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2D12 (MICRO PDF417)

FUNCTION

Specifies Micro PDF417 of 2D code.

FORMAT

<ESC>2D12,aa,bb,c,dd,(e)

<ESC>DNmmmm,n...n

= Minimum module width (01 to 09 dots)

= Minimum module height (01 to 24 dots)

= Quantity of data code words per line (1 to 4 columns)

= Quantity of lines per symbol (4 to 44)

= Binary mode
0: Normal (if digit is omitted, the default is zero)
1: Binary

= Data size (0001 to 0366 bytes)

= Print data

Between <ESC>A and <ESC>Z but following <ESC>H and <ESC>V.

EXAMPLE

Example - Minimum module width: 02 dots, Minimum module height: 04 dots, Words per
line: 01, Lines per symbol: 14.
<ESC>A
<ESC>V100<ESC>H100
<ESC>2D12,02,04,1,14
<ESC>DN0010,0123456789
<ESC>Q2
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-47)

NOTES

<ESC>DNmmmm,n...n (when Binary mode is set to 1)

<ESC>DNn...n (when binary mode is set to 0)
The quantity of lines per symbol is set by the quantity of data code words per line. When the data
includes alphabet (uppercase/lowercase letters), numeric and control codes, the quantity of characters
used will affect the maximum data quantity.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Tables 30 and 31 for additional information.

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2D20 (MAXI CODE)

FUNCTION

Specifies Maxi Code of 2D code.

FORMAT

<ESC>2D20,a(,bbb,ccc,d...d)
a

= Mode
2:
3:
4:
6:

<ESC>DNmmmm,n...n

Delivery only (numeric)

Delivery only (alphanumeric)
Standard symbol
Reader only

= Service class (001 to 999 numeric)

= Country code (001 to 999 numeric)

= Postal code
Mode 2 (0 to 999999999, numeric only)
Mode 3 (000000 to 999999, alpha-numeric with capital letters)

= Data size (1 to 138 bytes)

= Print data

Between <ESC>A and <ESC>Z but following <ESC>H and <ESC>V.

EXAMPLE

Example - Mode: Delivery only (numeric), Service class: 003, Country code: 081, Postal
code: 123456789.
<ESC>2
<ESC>V100<ESC>H100
<ESC>2D20,2,003,081,123456789
<ESC>DN0010,0123456789
<ESC>Q2
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-48)

NOTES

Enter parameters for b, c, and d when selecting modes 2 or 3, omit them when selecting modes 4 or 6.
Modes 2 & 3: 123 maximum numeric print data, 84 alphanumeric.
Modes 4 & 6: 138 maximum numeric print data, 93 alphanumeric.
The size of Maxi code printed will not be affected by data quantity.
When designating a parameter other than specified or when the print data size does not match, printing
will not be performed.
When selecting modes 4 or 6, set data size (m) to 12 to allow the Maxi Code to be read by scanner.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Table 32 for additional information.

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2D30/31 (QR CODE)

FUNCTION

Specifies QR Code of 2D code.

FORMAT

<ESC>2D30,a,bb,c,d,(ee,ff,gg)
<ESC>2D31,a,bb,c,d,(ee,ff,gg)

<ESC>DNmmmm,n...n or <ESC>DSk,n...n
<ESC>DNmmmm,n...n or <ESC>DSk,n...n

= Error correction level

L: 7%
M: 15%
Q: 25%
H: 30%

= Cell size (01 to 32 dots)

= Data setting mode

0: Manual
1: Automatic

= Concentration mode
0: Normal
1: Concentration

= Quantity of partitions by concentration mode (01 to 16)

= Sequential number partitioned by concentration mode (01 to 16)

= Concentration mode parity data (00 to FF)

= Character mode
1: Numeric
2: Alphanumeric
3: Kanji

= Data size
2D30: Model 2 (1 to 2953 bytes)
2D31: Model 1 (1 to 486 bytes)

= Print data

Between <ESC>A and <ESC>Z but following <ESC>H and <ESC>V.

EXAMPLE

Example - Error correction level: 7%, Cell size: 05, Data setting mode: manual,
Concentration mode: normal.
<ESC>A
<ESC>V100<ESC>H200
<ESC>2D31,L,05,0,0
<ESC>DS1,012345
<ESC>Q2
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-49)

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2D30/31 (QR CODE)

NOTES

Enter parameters for e, f, and g when selecting 1: Concentration (d), omit them when selecting
0: Normal.
Designation of print data will vary do to the setting of parameter c.
Parameter e allows specification/connection of QR Codes that were partitioned by concentration mode.
Parameter f allows specification of a specifically partitioned QR Code.
Parameter g carries out XOR logic operation of all partitioned print data of the QR Code, then specifies
this operational data in hexadecimal character (parity data).
Parameter k is to only be set if selecting data setting mode as 0: Manual. Binary specification is
available for this setting and its data designation command varies.
Parameter m is to only be set if XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
When designating a parameter other than specified or when the print data quantity does not match,
printing will not be performed.
For data portion, data designation command varies depending on the parameter setting or the data
selected.
Data Setting 1: Auto or for binary 0: Manual = <ESC>DNmmmm,n...n.
Data Setting for parameters other than binary in 0: Manual =
<ESC>DS1,n...n (Numeric)
<ESC>DS2,n...n (Alphanumeric)
<ESC>DS3,n...n (Kanji)
Enter parameters followed by data. When entering more data, specify the data consecutively or printing
will not be properly performed.
The total print data size (n) is to 7000 bytes. The maximum data blocks that can be entered is 200.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Tables 33 and 34 for additional information.

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2D32 (MICRO QR CODE)

FUNCTION

Specifies QR Code of 2D code.

FORMAT

<ESC>2D32,a,bb,c

<ESC>DNmmmm,n...n or <ESC>DSk,n...n

= Error correction level

L: 7%
M: 15%
Q: 25%

= Cell size (01 to 32 dots)

= Data setting mode

0: Manual
1: Automatic

= Character mode
1: Numeric
2: Alphanumeric
3: Kanji

= Data size (1 to 15 bytes)

= Print data

Between <ESC>A and <ESC>Z but following <ESC>H and <ESC>V.

EXAMPLE

Example - Error correction level: 7%, Cell size: 04.

<ESC>A
<ESC>V100<ESC>H200
<ESC>2D32,L,04
<ESC>DS1,012345
<ESC>Q2
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-50a)

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2D32 (MICRO QR CODE)

NOTES

Binary specification is available for parameter k - its data designation command will vary.
Set parameter m when selecting binary.
When designating a parameter other than specified or when the print data quantity does not match,
printing will not be performed.
For data portion, data designation command varies depending on the parameter setting or the data
selected.
Data Setting 1: Auto or for binary 0: Manual = <ESC>DNmmmm,n...n.
Data Setting for parameters other than binary in 0: Manual =
<ESC>DS1,n...n (Numeric)
<ESC>DS2,n...n (Alphanumeric)
<ESC>DS3,n...n (Kanji)

Enter parameters followed by data. When entering more data, specify the data consecutively or printing
will not be properly performed.
The total print data size (n) is to 7000 bytes. The maximum data blocks that can be entered is 200.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Tables 35, 36, and 37 for additional information.

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2D50 (DATA MATRIX - ECC200)

FUNCTION

Specifies Data Matrix (ECC200) of 2D code.

FORMAT

<ESC>2D50,aa,bb,ccc,ddd

<ESC>DNmmmm,n...n

= Cell width (01 to 16 dots)

= Cell height (01 to 16 dots)

= Quantity of cells per line (000 fixed)

= Quantity of cell lines (000 fixed)

= Data size (1 to 3116 bytes)

= Print data
Specify 7EH, 00H when printing 00H
Specify 7EH, 7EH when printing 7EH

Between <ESC>A and <ESC>Z but following <ESC>H and <ESC>V.

EXAMPLE

Example - Cell width: 3 dots, Cell height: 3 dots.

<ESC>A
<ESC>V100<ESC>H200
<ESC>2D50,03,03,000,000
<ESC>DN0010,0123456789
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-51)

NOTES

When designating a parameter other than specified or when the print data quantity does not match,
printing will not be performed.
When selecting the print format, leave more than 2mm margin around Data Matrix to be properly read
by scanner.
Data Format - Numeric: 3116, Alphanumeric: 2335, Binary (01H-FFH): 1556.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Table 38 for additional information.

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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.

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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.

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BASE REFERENCE POINT

FUNCTION

To establish a new base reference point for the current label. The base reference point is the
top left corner or origin from where all print position commands are based. This command
may be very helpful when using labels less than four inches wide to place images on the
printable label surface. It may also be used to move images past preprinted fields on a label.

FORMAT

<ESC>A3H-aaaa-Vbbbb
-

= This character is optional. When present, it specifies that The

horizontal offset is in the negative direction. If it is left out the offset
direction is positive.

aaaa

= Horizontal Print Offset (-Hmax to +Hmax)

bbbb

= Vertical Print Offset (-Vmax to +Vmax)

Place preceding all images based on the new base reference point.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>L0202
<ESC>H0025<ESC>V0025<ESC>WB0MNORMAL REFERENCE POINT
<ESC>A3H0300V0075
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0050<ESC>WB0MNEW REFERENCE POINT
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-52a)

(4-52b)

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BASE REFERENCE POINT

NOTES

Use of this command will set the printers Vertical/Horizontal Offset configuration until a new Base
Reference Point command is issued or the setting is changed from the operator panel.
This command may be used more than once in a print job.
An alternative to using this command is to make changes to your current Horizontal and Vertical Print
Position commands.
Example: If the current base reference point is H=1, V=1 and you wish to move all the fields on your
label downward vertically by 150 dots. You could either, (1) add the Base Reference Point command or,
(2) change all the vertical position commands by an additional 150 dots.
For a more detailed example of the Base Reference Point command, refer to the Introduction unit.
The printer will not wrap if any part of a character or image extends beyond the last print dot position.
It will disappear and not be visible on any part of the label.

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PRINT AREA, STANDARD, OR PRINT AREA, ENLARGEMENT

FUNCTION

Specifies the print area to be standard height of 178 mm or enlarged to 356 mm.

FORMAT

<ESC>AR

Standard print area

<ESC>AX

Enlarged print area

Place after <ESC>A within the data stream.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>AR
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-53)

NOTES

This command changes the print area of pitch direction.

Insert this command after Start of Data Transmission (<ESC>A). To return to the standard print area,
power off the printer to cancel the command.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Table 39 for additional information.

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PRINT END POSITION

FUNCTION

Changes the label stop position in the sensor disabled mode.

FORMAT

<ESC>EP
Place after <ESC>A within the data stream.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>EP
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

Specify as a set with Label Size command <ESC>A1 and only valid when sensor is disabled.
(4-54)

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CUT, JOB
FUNCTION

Regulates label cutting when using a cutter assembly with the printer. This command allows
the cutting of a multi-part tag or label at a specified interval within a print job.

FORMAT

<ESC>~aaaa
aaaa

= Number of labels to print between each cut (1 to 9999)

Place following the Print Quantity command <ESC>Q.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0020<ESC>V0020<ESC>XB1ABC<ESC>Q3
<ESC>~0002
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This set of commands will print 6 labels (3 x 2) with two labels between each cut.
(4-55)

NOTES

The optional label cutter must be installed and the printer configured for its use for this function to be
valid. If the cut value is (a = 0), the cutter is inactive.
A ~ (tilde) character or <NUL> (ASCII 00 Hex) character can be used in this command. It is
recommended that the ~ be used whenever possible.
When using the Cutter command, the total number of labels printed is the product of the cut value and
the print quantity.

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MULTIPLE CUTS
FUNCTION

Cuts a specified quantity of time for a specified quantity of labels resulting in one or more
labels between each cut sequence.

FORMAT

<ESC>~(NULL)aaaa
a

= Print quantity until cut (0 to 9999)

Place immediately following the <ESC>Q command.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>P2<ESC>L0202<ESC>XMABC
<ESC>Q4
<ESC>~2
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-56)

NOTES

Only valid for cutter specified models.

One cut per label when <ESC>~ is not specified at the Cut Motion Mode.
Do not perform cut when at a=0.
The accumulation of print labels and cut quantity shall not exceed a maximum of 999999.
Command <ESC>Q specifies the sheet quantity to be cut.
This command cannot be used in conjunction with the <ESC>~A command.

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CUT, LABEL
FUNCTION

Regulates label cutting when using a cutter assembly with the printer. This command allows
the cutting of a multi-part tag or label at a specified interval within a print job. It differs from
the <ESC>~ Cut Job command in that it does not interact with the quantity command.

FORMAT

ESC>~Aaaaa
aaaa

= Number of labels to print between each cut (1 to 9999)

Place preceding the <ESC>Q Print Quantity command.

EXAMPLE

This set of commands will print seven labels with two labels between each cut. One label will
be cut separately.

OUTPUT

(4-57)

NOTES

The optional cutter assembly must be installed and enabled to use this function.
If the cutter option has been enabled in the printer configuration and the cut value is (a = 0), the cutter
is inactive.
This command is independent of the <ESC>Q Quantity command. It will cut the specified number of
labels.

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CUT, LAST
FUNCTION

Regulates label feed and cutting when using a cutter assembly with the printer. This
command allows the cutting of a printed multi-part tag or label that is left in the printer after a
job is cut.

FORMAT

<ESC>~B
Place in a separate data stream sent to the printer.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>~B
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command will feed the last printed label to the cut position, cut the label and then back
feed to the head position in preparation for printing the next job.
(4-58)

NOTES

Only valid for cutter specified models.

Divide and use command <ESC>~B separate from commands <ESC>A and <ESC>Z and cannot be
used in combination with other commands.
Is only valid when at stop status without performing cut motion after print motion has ended.

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TEAR-OFF CORRECTION
FUNCTION

Corrects tear-off value.

FORMAT

<ESC>CBabb
a

= Increment or Decrement
+: Increment
- : Decrement

bb

EXAMPLE

= Distance to move (mm) -5 to 98

<ESC>A
<ESC>CB+19
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT
NOTES

1. If the command <ESC>CB-02 is executed after <ESC>CB+06, the tear-off position becomes -2 mm.
2. Maximum setting value is 98 mm. Values larger than that will be indicated as 98 mm.
3. Setting range is from -5 mm to 98 mm.
4. Setting value is effective after powering off the printer.
5. Current setting value will be printed in the TearOffset section of factory test print (2nd label).

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SENSOR SELECTION
FUNCTION

Makes minor adjustments of darkness for the best print quality.

FORMAT

<ESC>CIa
a

Sensor type
0 : Sensor is not used
1 : I-mark (CX-compatible)
2 : Transmissive

Default value is 2.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>CI1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT
NOTES

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SERIAL PORT
FUNCTION

Sets serial port.

FORMAT

<ESC>CRaaaaa,b,c,d

EXAMPLE

aaaaa

Baud rate
9600 : 9600bps
19200 : 19200bps
38400 : 38400bps

Parity
N : Non parity
O : Odd number
E : Even number

Data bit
7 : 7Bit
8 : 8Bit

Stop bit
1 : 1Bit
2 : 2Bit

<ESC>A
<ESC>CR9600,N,8,1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT
NOTES

1. This setting can be checked in user test print (3rd label).

2. Restart the printer to enable this command setting.

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RIBBON
FUNCTION

Selects the use or disuse of ribbon.

FORMAT

<ESC>CPa
a

= Ribbon type
0 : Direct thermal (Ribbon is not required)
1 : Thermal transfer (Ribbon is required)

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>CP1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT
NOTES

Ribbon type can be set.

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CUT NUMBER UNIT

FUNCTION

Cuts label at a specified interval in a print job.

FORMAT

<ESC>CTaaaa

= Number of labels between each cut =

Qty range : 0 to 9999

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>P2<ESC>L0202<ESC>X22,ABC
<ESC>CT2
<ESC>Q7
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT
(1) Normal (complete) cut mode

Left on printer
Complete
cut

ABC

ABC

ABC

ABC

ABC

ABC

2 pcs

Complete
cut

Complete
cut

Complete
cut

ABC

CT

7 pcs
Q

Feed direction

NOTES

1. Valid only for cutter-mounted models.

2. If the parameter is not specified by this command <ESC>CT, each label will be cut after being
printed.
3. In case the parameter a is set to 0, no label will be cut.
4. Set this command before <ESC>Q command.
5. This command can not be used in combination with other cut commands <ESC>~ or <ESC>~A.

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INTERFACE
FUNCTION

Specifies the interface used to connect with the host computer.

FORMAT

<ESC>DI
a

= Interface
0: USB
1: RS-232C / LAN / IEEE1284
2: Keypad
3: Scanner / Smart keyboard

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>DI0
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT
NOTES

1. Set this command between start code <ESC>A and stop code <ESC>Z.
2. This command will be valid after rebooting.
3. Set <ESC>DI2 to use Keypad. Only in this case, connection with Keypad will be checked and
supplied with power. While powering to Keypad, connection check will be executed at fixed intervals
and the printer stops supplying power when disconnected. Connection check will not be done after
that.

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MEDIA EJECTION
FUNCTION

Enables forward and backfeed motion for cutting and printing. Applicable to the XL4e printer
series, and to the TG308e/TG312e.

FORMAT

<ESC>EJ
Place in a separate data stream sent to the printer.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>EJ
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT
(4-59)

NOTES

1. Feed motion is different due to the validation of cut motion.

2. This command was formerly called the Feed Specification command in this document, prior to
Version E.

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MEMORY AREA ENLARGE SPECIFICATION

FUNCTION

To specify enlargement of Print Area (vertical direction).

FORMAT

<ESC>EXa
a

Slot Number Specification =

0: Internal Memory

Place immediately preceding the data to be encoded.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>EX0
<ESC>ESCZ

OUTPUT
Model
CL408e
M-8400RVe
CL608e
M-5900RVe
CL412e
CL612e
M-10e
XL400e
XL410e
M-8485Se
M-8460Se
M-8459Se
M-8490Se
M-84Pro-2
M-84Pro-3
M-84Pro-6

Print Resolution
(Head Density)

Standard

Standard Print Area

<AR>

Enlargement Print Area

<AX>

Standard Enlargement
<EX>0

203dpi
8dot/mm

1424dot
(178mm)

1424dot
(178mm)

2848dot
(356mm)

9999dot
(1249mm)

305dpi
12dot/mm
305dpi
12dot/mm
203dpi
8dot/mm
305dpi
12dot/mm

2136dot
(178mm)
3600dot
(300mm)
2400dot
300mm
2880dot
(240mm)

2136dot
(178mm)
3600dot
(300mm)

4272dot
(356mm)
4188dot
(349mm)

9999dot
(833mm)
5040dot
(420mm)
9999dot
(1249mm)
9999dot
(833mm)

203dpi
(8dot/mm)

1424dot
(178mm)

1424dot
(178mm)

2848dot
(356mm)

9999dot
(1249mm)

305dpi
12dot/mm
203dpi
(8dot/mm)
305dpi
12dot/mm
609dpi
(24dot/mm)

2136dot
(178mm)
1424dot
(178mm)
2136dot
(178mm)
4272dot
(178mm)

2136dot
(178mm)
1424dot
(178mm)
2136dot
(178mm)
4272dot
(178mm)

4272dot
(356mm)
2848dot
(356mm)
4272dot
(356mm)
8544dot
(356mm)

9999dot
(833mm)
9999dot
(1249mm)
9999dot
(833mm)

The data inside parentheses ( ) is the value converted from dots to mm. The value was rounded off to the whole number (in order to
avoid the use of the decimal point).

NOTES

1. It cannot be used together with Internal Memory Register Data (Form Overlay Register,
Foreign Character Register)
2. When you specify slot at Memory Area Enlarge Specification <ESC>EX, specify it first
after printer power is switched On.
3. Standard Print Area Specification <ESC>AR and Enlargement Print Area <ESC>AX
become invalid.
4. If the number 1 is specified as parameter, print area will be enlarged at the internal
memory.

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FORMAT MEMORY CARD

FUNCTION

Specifies the format (initialization) of memory card.

FORMAT

<ESC>FM
a

= User ID =
Up to 8 bytes in alphanumeric and symbols

Place this command between <ESC>A start code and <ESC>Z stop code.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A>
<ESC>CC1
<ESC>FMSATO
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT
NOTES

1. Make sure to specify the card slot number to be used for the <ESC>CC command before the
<ESC>FM command.
2. The <ESC>FM command is used for initializing a memory card and this command cannot be used in
combination with other commands.
3. Care should be exercised when using this command as it destroys any data previously written to the
card. SATO is not liable for any data loss.

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PRINT MEMORY CARD STATUS

FUNCTION

Prints the status of the memory card.

FORMAT

<ESC>FP

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>CC1
<ESC>FP
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT
NOTES

1. This command is used to print the memory card status and cannot be used in combination with other
commands.
2. The status can be checked with the media of width 56 mm and height 90 mm.

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OFFLINE/PAUSE
FUNCTION

Specifies when, and under what circumstances, the printer goes into an off-line state. When
used within a print job, the printer goes off-line after finishing the print job.

FORMAT

<ESC>@,nn . . . n
nn...n

Optional display message on the LCD (32 characters max.)

Place anywhere between <ESC>A and <ESC>Z.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>@, LOAD BLUE LABELS AND PLACE PRINTER ON-LINE
...Job...
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output. The printer is placed in the Off-Line mode as
soon as the current print job is finished.

NOTES

When using this command and the print job specifies <ESC>Q10, all ten labels will print before the
printer goes off-line. Press the LINE key to return the printer to an on-line status.

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ONLINE
FUNCTION

Changes the printer from offline to online status.

FORMAT

<ESC>OL

Place anywhere between <ESC>A and <ESC>Z.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>OL
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

Tis command is not valid in single-item mode.

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AUTO ONLINE
FUNCTION

To allow the printer to power up in the Online mode ready to receive data.

FORMAT

<ESC>AOa
a

0: Printer automatically powers up in the Online mode.

1: Printer automatically powers up in the Offline mode.

Place in a separate command stream before label data is transmitted to the printer.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>AO1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

This command can also be set using the LCD panel. The last setting received, whether it is via this
command or manually input via the LCD panel will be active.
The printer default setting can be set by user download.

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REPEAT LABEL
FUNCTION

To print a duplicate of the last label printed.

FORMAT

<ESC>C
Place immediately after <ESC>A and immediately before <ESC>Z in a separate data
stream.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>C
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

A duplicate of the previous label will be printed.

NOTES

This command will not have an effect if the printers power is cycled off and back on since printing the
previous label.

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EEPROM SETUP
FUNCTION

Registers the operation of the printer in EEPROM.

FORMAT

<ESC>PG
Place immediately after <ESC>A.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>PG
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

This command is not necessary with normal label printing. The operational settings specified are still in
effect after powering off the printer.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Tables 40, 41, 42, and 43 for additional information.

FLASH ROM SETUP

FUNCTION

Registers the operation of the printer in EEPROM.

FORMAT

<ESC>PC
Place immediately after <ESC>A.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>PC26,1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

Go to the Advanced Mode or Service Mode for configuration. These command setting will remain in
effect after powering off the printer.
The entire or partial parameter entries is omissible by using commas for total settings. Any commas
that are omitted will result in those settings remaining as default.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Tables 44, 45, 46, and 47 for additional information.

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SENSOR TYPE
FUNCTION

To select a label sensing method for a print job.

FORMAT

<ESC>IGa
a

= 0: Reflective (Eye-Mark) sensor

1: Gap (transmissive) sensor
2: Sensor not used.

Place in separate data stream sent to the printer.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>IG1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

When the power is cycled, the value set by this command is lost and replaced by the default value
stored in the EEPROM.
To change the value stored in the EEPROM, use the Printer Setting (<ESC>PC) command.
The sensor type may also be set by the use of DSW2-2. The setting priority is determined by the
priority setting in the LCD,

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IEEE1284
FUNCTION

Specifies the receive mode and ACK width of IEEE1284.

FORMAT

<ESC>I1abbb
a

= Receive mode (Default: 0)

0 : Multi item buffer
1 : Single item buffer

= ACK width: Valid range: 010 to 200 (1=50ns)

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>I10010
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

1. It is not necessary to use this IEEE1284 <ESC>I1 command under normal conditions.
2. The set parameter by this command will become valid after rebooting.

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SERIAL INTERFACE
FUNCTION

Specifies the setting of the serial interface.

FORMAT

<ESC>I2abcde
a

= BAUD rate:
0 = 9600bps
1 = 19200bps
2 = 38400bps
3 = 57600bps

= Data bit
0 = 8bit
1 = 7bit

= Parity
0 = No parity
1 = Odd
2 = Even

= Stop bit
0 = 1bit
1 = 2bit

= Control
0 = READY/BUSY control (Single item buffer)
1 = READY/BUSY control (Multi item buffer)
2 = XON/XOFF
3 = Driver protocol
4 = Status 3

Place this command between <ESC>A start code and <Z> stop code..

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>I210003
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

The set parameter will become valid after rebooting.

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LAN INTERFACE
FUNCTION

Specifies LAN Interface.

FORMAT

<ESC>I3
a

= LAN mode
0 : 2 port connection/unsolicited (for driver protocol)
1 : 2 port connection /solicited by ENQ (for driver protocol)
2 : 1 port connection /solicited by ENQ (STATUS3)

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>I30
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

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EJECT AND CUT

FUNCTION

Cuts any printed labels that remain in the printer..

FORMAT

<ESC>NC (EJ)

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>NC (EJ)
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(1) Label stop position

A: Printed
B: Not printed
C: Not printed
D: Not printed

Cut position Print head

(1)

(2)

(2) Command received

(3) Label is fed to the cut position.
(4) Label is cut off.

(3)

(4)

(5) Label is back fed to the head position.

(5)

Feed direction

NOTES

1. Valid only for cutter models.

2. This command is used to cut the last label remaining in the printer.
3. This command should be used by differentiating between Start code <ESC>A and Stop code
<ESC>Z.
4. This command <ESC>NC (EJ) may not be used in combination with other commands.
5. This command <ESC>NC (EJ) is valid while the printer is not working after having printed and
having finished the cutting operation.
Tip:
This command is used to cut remaining label in printer after the commands <ESC>CT0 or <ESC>~0 is
executed.

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PRINT METHOD, THERMAL/THERMAL TRANSFER

FUNCTION

To set the printing method used for a job

FORMAT

<ESC>PHa
a

= 0: Thermal transfer printing

1: Direct thermal printing

Place in separate data stream sent to the printer.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>PH1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

When the power is cycled, the value set by this command is lost and replaced by the default value
stored in the EEPROM.
To change the value stored in the EEPROM, use the Printer Setting (<ESC>PC) command or use the
Printer Setting Utility program contained on the CD-ROM shipped with the printer.

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PRINT MODE SELECTION

FUNCTION

To set the printing method used for a job

FORMAT

<ESC>PMa
a

= 0:
1:
7:
8:

Continuous
Tear-Off
Dispense, backfeed after print
Dispense, backfeed before print

Place in separate data stream sent to the printer.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>PM1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

When the power is cycled, the value set by this command is lost and replaced by the default value
stored in the EEPROM.
To change the value stored in the EEPROM, use the Printer Setting (<ESC>PC) command or use the
Printer Setting Utility program contained on the CD-ROM shipped with the printer.

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LINE FEED
FUNCTION

To print multiple lines of the same character size without specifying a new print position for
each line.

FORMAT

<ESC>Eaaa
aaa

= Number of dots (001-999) between the bottom of the characters on

one line to the top of the characters on the next line.

Place preceding the text that will use the line feed function.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>E010<ESC>H0050<ESC>V0050<ESC>L0202<ESC>S
THIS IS THE 1ST LINE<CR>
THIS IS THE 2ND LINE<CR>
THIS IS THE 3RD LINE<CR>
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-60)

NOTES

With the Line Feed (<ESC>E) command, specify the number of dots you want between each line.
Then, send an ASCII <ESC>CR at the end of each line of text. The printer automatically identifies the
size of the last character, moves down the number of dots specified, and begins printing the next line.
It is effective only for the current data stream.
When printing lines or boxes in the same data stream with the Line Feed command, the Lines and
Boxes command should be specified last, preceding Quantity (<ESC>Q) command.
This command is invalid only if the value specified is zero.
Following this command with a <ESC>CR character will allow printing with auto line feed. The print
position will be determined from the value specified and the H value set in the printer. If several H
values are specified after this command, the print position will be determined by the H value last
specified. The font to be used must be redefined after each H command.

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USER DOWNLOAD
FUNCTION

Allows the user to define custom Protocol Command codes.

FORMAT

<ESC>LDa,
a

Replacement character for STX

Replacement character for ETX

Replacement character for ESC

Replacement character for ENQ

Replacement character for CAN

Replacement character for NUL

Replacement character for OFFLINE

Auto-Online. Printer powers up in the online mode.

0: Yes
1: No

Zero Slash. Places a slash through the 0 character.

0: Yes
1: No

Hexa-decimal character for Euro-character

Place immediately following <ESC>A within its own stream.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>LD,{,},%,#,&,*,~,0,0,D5
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

A Protocol Command code status label will be printed as a result of the successful download
of a custom set of Protocol Command codes.
(4-61)

NOTES

Commas must be used to separate the parameters. If a parameter is omitted between two commas,
the default Non-Standard Protocol Command codes for that parameter will be used. If more or less
than 10 commas is included in the command, the entire command sequence will be ignored. If a
combination of characters are outside the hexadecimal range, the entire command sequence will be
ignored.
Downloading Auto Online and Zero Slash settings will overwrite the values selected using the LCD
panel. If these settings are changed using the LCD panel, they will overwrite any previously
downloaded settings.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Table 48 for additional information.

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REPRINT CONFIGURATION
FUNCTION

Specifies the configuration of reprinting.

FORMAT

<ESC>RPa
a

0: Normal (no print)

1: Reprint setting

Place immediately following <ESC>A.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>RP0
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

This function may also be set through the LCD and is not disclosed to users.

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LANGUAGE
FUNCTION

Specifies the display language for the LCD.

FORMAT

<ESC>LAa
a

= Bar Code Symbol

0: English
1: French
2: German
3: Spanish
4: Italian
5: Portuguese

Place immediately following <ESC>A.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>LA0
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

This function may also be set through the LCD.

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CR/LF DELETION
FUNCTION

Configures the deletion function of CR/LF.

FORMAT

<ESC>CLa
a

0: Normal (no deletion)

1: Delete CR/LF

Place anywhere between <ESC>A and <ESC>Z.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>CL1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

This function may be set through the LCD and is not disclosed to users.

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ZERO SLASH
FUNCTION

To allow printing of numeric zeroes with a slash.

FORMAT

<ESC>LHa
a

0: Print zeroes without slash

1: Print zeroes with slash

Place in a separate data stream before any label data is transmitted.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>LH0
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

This command can also be set using the LCD panel. The last setting received, whether it is via this
command or manually input via the LCD panel will be active.

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ONLINE FEED
FUNCTION

Enables label feeding when in the online mode.

FORMAT

<ESC>LFa
a

0: Enables label feed when online.

1: Disables label feed when online

Place in a separate command stream before label data is transmitted to the printer.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>LF0
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

Feeds a blank label when entering the online mode.

NOTES

This command can also be set using the LCD panel. The last setting received, whether it is via this
command or manually input via the LCD panel will be active.
The printer default setting can be set by user download.

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OPTION WAITING TIME

FUNCTION

Specifies waiting time for option operations.

FORMAT

<ESC>TWaaa
aaa

EXAMPLE

= Waiting time for option operation =

Valid range: 005 to 200 (unit: 100 ms)

Waiting time for option operation = 1.5 seconds

<ESC>A
<ESC>TW015
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

This command specifies, in Tear-off mode, the waiting time between print completion and
Tear-off motion.
The set parameter becomes valid soon after receiving the command and will be retained
after power off.

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FORCED TEAR OFF

FUNCTION

Executes Tear off compulsory.

FORMAT

<ESC>TK

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>TK
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

1. This command can be specified only in Tear off mode.

2. With this command, the printer executes Tear off motion without waiting the time set by command
<ESC>TW. If the next data is received before Tear off motion, Tear off is executed compulsory.
3. This command can not be used in combination with other commands.
Do not send this command in a row.
Tip:
This command can be used to save the time set by command <ESC>TW, if it is certain that there is no
following item.

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TEST PRINTING
FUNCTION

Allows test labels to be printed via software control.

FORMAT

<ESC>TPa
a

0:
1:
2:
3:

Small User test print.

Large User test print
Small Factory test print
Large Factory test print

Place in a separate command stream.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>TP2
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

A small factory test label is printed.

NOTES

A test print can also be initiated via the LCD panel.

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PRINT LENGTH, EXPANSION

FUNCTION

To increase the maximum print length (in feed direction) for a label.

FORMAT

<ESC>EX0

Sets the print length to maximum

<ESC>AR

Resets the maximum print length to 7" (178 mm)

Must follow the Start Code command within it is own separate data stream.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>EX0
<ESC>Z
<ESC>A
<ESC>H0050<ESC>V0100<ESC>WB1EXPAND TO:
<ESC>H0050<ESC>V2700<ESC>WB1MAX INCHES
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z
<ESC>A
<ESC>AR
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-62)

NOTES

EX0 is effective until AR is sent to reset the printer to its standard print length, or until the printer is
re-powered.
When this command is used with the Store Form Overlay (<ESC>&) command the form length cannot
exceed the maximum specified.
If a job contains elements out of the memory range, it is ignored.
If the Forms Overlay (<ESC>&) command is used with Expanded Memory to expand the print area, the
Form Overlay length is still limited to the maximum.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Tables 49 and 50 for additional information.

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SHEET UNIT CUT QUANTITY

FUNCTION

Specifies the sheet cut quantity for small labels. Only applicable to the M10e printer.

FORMAT

<ESC>RCaa
a

= Sheet cut quantity (01 to 99)

Place before quantity command and <ESC>Z.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>RI3200,1200,00,00,1600,0600,02,02
<ESC>A112003200
<ESC>RC01
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-63)

NOTES

Sheet is a certain range specified under <ESC>A1 when it is divided into small labels under <ESC>R1.
The command <ESC>RC specifies the sheet cut quantity of small labels at the printer driver and
cannot be combined with other standard commands.

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SHEET UNIT COPY QUANTITY

FUNCTION

Specifies the quantity of copies of each sheet of small labels. Only applicable to the M10e
printer.

FORMAT

<ESC>RWaa
a

= Sheet copy quantity (01 to 99)

Place before quantity command and <ESC>Z.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>RI3200,1200,00,00,1600,0600,02,02
<ESC>A112003200
<ESC>RW01
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-64)

NOTES

Sheet is a certain range specified under <ESC>R1 when it is divided into small labels under <ESC>A1.
The command <ESC>RW specifies the sheet copy quantity of small labels at the printer driver and
cannot be combined with other standard commands.

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IP ADDRESS SETUP
FUNCTION

Specifies IP address setup method.

FORMAT

<ESC>WIa
a

= IP Address setup
0: Manual setup
1: DHCP

Place this command between <ESC>A start code and <ESC>Z stop code.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>WI1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

Setting can be printed on the factory test print.

NOTES

You cannot use this command in combination with other commands.

The set parameter will become valid after rebooting.
Default setting of IP Address is as follows:
IP Address setup: 1 (DHCP)

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RARP
FUNCTION

Specifies if RARP is disabled or enabled. When enabled, RARP will automatically obtain IP
address in start up.

FORMAT

<ESC>WM
a

= RARP
0: Disabled
1: Enabled

Place this command between <ESC>A start code and <ESC>Z stop code.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>WM1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

Setting can be printed on the factory test print.

NOTES

You cannot use this command in combination with other commands.

The set parameter will become valid after rebooting.
Default setting is as follows:
IP Address: 1 (RARP Enabled)

WIRELESS LAN
FUNCTION

Sets up wireless LAN.

FORMAT

<ESC>WZ
Format 1

To set up all items

<ESC>WZa,b,c,dddddddddddd,eeeeeeeeeeee,ffffffffffff,gggg,hhh,iii,j,k
,. . . . . zzzzzzzz
=

Item number:
F: All items
D: Default settings

b...z

Format 2

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To set up specific items
<ESC>WZaa,b

= Item number: Valid range: 1-25

= Set value: See table below for more detail.

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WIRELESS LAN
FORMAT

Setting items

(*1) Alphanumeric or symbols. Except for [,] (comma) or [] (double quotation).

(*2) 0 to 9, A TO F

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WIRELESS LAN
FORMAT

Default settings

Notes:
1. Use the valid subnet address (=consistent with the IP address currently used) for the
default gateway.
2. WPA, WPA2 or Dynamic WEP cannot be used on Ad-hoc mode.

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WIRELESS LAN
EXAMPLE

Example 1: Setting all items:

<ESC>A
<ESC>WZF,0,1,192168001002,255255255000,192168001001,????????
<ESC>Z
Example 2: Setting to default:
<ESC>A
<ESC>WZD
<ESC>Z
Example 3: Setting specific items:
<ESC>A
<ESC>WZ4,255255255000
<ESC>Z
Example 4: To specify 0 character in password authentication:
<ESC>A
<ESC>WZ24,
<ESC>Z
Notes:
This command can be used with type 1 (USB, Serial) only.
Place this command between start code <ESC>A and stop code <ESC>Z.
This command may not be used in combination with other commands.
Setting can be printed on the factory test print.
The set parameter will become valid after rebooting.
When you reset to default, the values of Default settings will be used.
All or some parameter entities is omissible by using commas. However, commas are not omissible.
When specifying item number 24 or 25, by omitting set value, 0 character setting will be available.

OUTPUT

Setting can be printed on the factory test print.

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IP ADDRESS SETTING
FUNCTION

Specifies IP address.

FORMAT

<ESC>W1
a~a

= IP address = 12 digits fixed

Place this command between <ESC>A start code and <ESC>Z stop code..

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>W1123220000040
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

Setting can be printed on the factory test print.

NOTES

You cannot use this command in combination with other commands.

The set parameter will become valid after rebooting.
Default setting of IP address is as follows:
IP address: 000000000000

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SUBNET MASK
FUNCTION

Specifies Subnet mask.

FORMAT

<ESC>W2a~a
a~a

= Subnet mask = 12 digits fixed

Place this command between <ESC>A start code and <ESC>Z stop code.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>W2255255255000
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

Setting can be printed on the factory test print.

NOTES

You cannot use this command in combination with other commands.

The set parameter will become valid after rebooting.
Default setting of Subnet mask is as follows:
Default gateway: 000000000000

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DEFAULT GATEWAY
FUNCTION

Specifies default gateway.

FORMAT

<ESC>W3
a~a

= Default gateway = 12 digits fixed

Place this command between <ESC>A start code and <ESC>Z stop code..

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>W3128220001001
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

Setting can be printed on the factory test print.

NOTES

You cannot use this command in combination with other commands.

The set parameter will become valid after rebooting.
Default setting of Default gateway is as follows:
Default gateway: 000000000000

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WORK-SHIFT PRINT INFORMATION

FUNCTION

Specifies the printing of work shift information (shift name, start time, etc.). Only applicable to
the M8459/60/85/90Se printers.

FORMAT

<ESC>WSa
a

= Print content
1: Shift code
2: Printer use start time
3: Shift name

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>S
<ESC>V050<ESC>H050<ESC>L0101<ESC>MSHIFT CODE:
<ESC>V050<ESC>H300<ESC>L0202<ESC>WS1
<ESC>V100<ESC>H050<ESC>L0101<ESC>MSTART TIME:
<ESC>V100<ESC>H300<ESC>L0202<ESC>WS2
<ESC>WB0
<ESC>V150<ESC>H050<ESC>L0101<ESC>MSHIFT NAME:
<ESC>V150<ESC>H300<ESC>L0101<ESC>WS3
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-65)

SHIFT CODE: 1
START TIME: 12:02
SHIFT NAME: MORNING

NOTES

If work shift information is set invalid at the printers LCD hidden settings mode, it will become a
command error.
Before the command <ESC>WS, character type to print the work shift information can be specified by
font command without any print data. If font specification command is not conducted, print it by using U
character.
The U, S, M, WB, WL, XU, XS, XM, XB, and XL are valid font types for specification.
The font specification command specifies the character type of <ESC>WS and becomes the default
value at the next item <ESC>A. The font specification comand for print data will not influence on the
print content of <ESC>WS.

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LABEL SPECIFICATION
FUNCTION

Temporarily specifies label specification. Only applicable to the CT400/410 printers.

FORMAT

<ESC>YEa
a

= Label type
0: Adhesive label
1: Tag

Place immediately following the <ESC>A command.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>YE0
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

To change the setting value that is recorded in the printer, specify <ESC>PG or <ESC>PC commands.

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INTELLIGENT COMMANDS
BATCH SEPARATOR
FUNCTION

To issue a tag with a special marking so that it can easily be divided on the stacker. Only
applicable to the XL400/410e printers.

FORMAT

<ESC>Ia
a

Batch separator type

1: Divided mark type
2: Separator method

Place immediately following the <ESC>A command.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>I1
<ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>P2<ESC>L0202<ESC>XMABCD
<ESC>Q5
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-66)

NOTES

When using the divided mark method and <ESC>Q is more than two pieces, place a black divided
mark on the edge of the first piece of label.
When using the separator method and the cut motion is available at the tag (center hold, horizontal
hole, angle R, eye-mark), the tag will be 12mm longer than normal length of the first piece of label and
the second tag wil be 12mm shorter than the first.
This command was formerly called the Divided Motion Specification in this document, prior to Version
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GRAPHIC COMMANDS
GRAPHICS, CUSTOM
FUNCTION

To create and print custom graphics (logos, pictures, etc.) on a label.

FORMAT

<ESC>Gabbbccc(data)
a

= Specifies format of data stream to follow B Binary format H

Hexadecimal format

bbb

= Number of horizontal 8 x 8 blocks

ccc

= Number of vertical 8 x 8 blocks

(data)

= Hex data to describe the graphic image

Place anywhere within the data stream after the necessary position commands.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>GH006006
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFC00000000003
C00000000003C000FFFFFFF3C00080000013
C00080000013C0009FFFFF13C00080000013
C00080000013C0009FFFFF13C00080000013
C00080000013C000FFFFFFF3C00000000003
C00000000003C00000000003C00000000003
C00000000003C00000000003C00003C00003
C00007E00003C0000FF00003C0000FF00003
C0000FF00003C0000FF00003C00007E00003
C00003C00003C00003C00003C00003C00003
C00003C00003C00003C00003C00003C00003
C00003C00003C00003C00003C00003C00003
C00003C00003C00001800003C00000000003
C00000000003FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
<ESC>H0300<ESC>V0100<ESC>XSPLEASE PLACE YOUR DISK
<ESC>H0300<ESC>V0150<ESC>XSIN A SAFE PLACE
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-67)

NOTES

Graphic images may be printed along with other data to enhance label appearance or eliminate the
need for preprinted label stock. Using a dot-addressable matrix, design the graphic image in 8 x 8 dot
blocks, then send it in a binary format to the printer.
Do not use <ESC>CR or <ESC>LF characters as line delimiters within graphic data or the actual image
will not be printed as specified. A custom graphic cannot be enlarged by the Character Expansion
<ESC>L command and is not affected by either of the Rotation commands. Always design the graphic
image in the appropriate orientation.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Table 51 for additional information.

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GRAPHICS, BMP FILE

FUNCTION

To allow the creation and printing of graphic images using a BMP file format.

FORMAT

<ESC>GMaaaaa,(data)
aaaaa

= Number of bytes to be downloaded

Place anywhere within the job data stream.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>V0100<ESC>H0100<ESC>GM03800,(...Data...)
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-68)

NOTES

The maximum number of bytes that can be downloaded is 32K (compressed) and includes the BMP
header information. The maximum size of the uncompressed BMP file is 64K. If the uncompressed file
exceeds 64K, the graphic will not print.
Only black and white BMP files can be downloaded.
The file size specified by this command is the DOS file size in bytes.

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GRAPHICS, PCX FILE

FUNCTION

To allow the creation and printing of graphic images using a PCX file format.

FORMAT

<ESC>GPaaaaa,(data)
aaaaa

= Number of bytes to be downloaded

Place anywhere within the job data stream.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>V0150<ESC>H0100<ESC>GP03800,(...Data...)
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(4-69)

NOTES

The maximum number of bytes that can be downloaded is 32K (compressed). The number specified by
this command includes the PCX header information. The maximum size of the uncompressed PCX file
is 64K. If the uncompressed file exceeds 64K, the graphic will not print.
Only black and white PCX files can be downloaded.
The file size specified by this command is the DOS file size in bytes.

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OPTIONAL
COMMAND CODES

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Memory Card Commands

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CALENDAR COMMANDS
CALENDAR PRINTING
FUNCTION

Prints the date and/or time field from the printers internal clock.

FORMAT

<ESC>WA(elements)
Elements

= YYYY:
YY:
MM:
HH:
hh:
mm:
ss:
TT:
JJJ:
WW:
ww:

4 digit (1981 to 2080)

2 digit (00 to 91)
Month (01 to 12) DD Day (01 to 31)
12 Hour clock (00 to 11)
24 Hour clock (00 to 23)
Minute (00 to 59)
Seconds (00 to 59)
AM or PM
Julian Date (001 to 366)
Week (00 to 53)
Week (01 to 54)

Place anywhere within the data stream.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>XB1The current date is:
<ESC>XB1<ESC>WAMM/DD/YY
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0200<ESC>XB1The current time is:
<ESC>XB1<ESC>WAhh:mm
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

The date and time elements may be placed in any order for printing. Use slash (/) to separate date
elements and colon (:) to separate time elements. Up to 16 characters are allowed. The font must be
specified prior.
The printers internal clock may be set through the Calendar Set command. This command may be
used up to six times per job.
The Copy (<ESC>WD), Mirror Image (<ESC>RM) or Reverse Image (<ESC>/) commands cannot be
used with this command.
Century ranges are: for year = YY, any year equal to or greater than 80 and less than or equal to 99,
then the century equals 19 for year specified as YYYY=1999, and printed as <ESC>WAYY, will be
equal to 99.
The Julian date is the accumulated day from January 1st to the current date. The first day of the year is
January 1st (001) and the last day of the year is December 31st (365 or 366 for leap years).
The TT command should not be specified for printing in numeric only barcodes.

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CALENDAR INCREMENT
FUNCTION

Prints the date and/or time field from the printers internal clock.

FORMAT

<ESC>WPabbb
a

bbb

= Y: Years
M: Months
W: Week number
D: Days
h: Hours
= Numeric data
Years (0 to 9)
Months (01 to 99)
Weeks (00 to 99)
Days (001 to 999)
Hours (000 to 999)

Place anywhere within the data stream.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>XB1Current Date:
<ESC>WAMM/DD/YY
<ESC>WPM06
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0200<ESC>XB1Expiration Date:
<ESC>WAMM/DD/YY
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(5-1)

NOTES

Once the year increments past 99 it will wrap back to 00. This command can only be used once per
data stream.
The printers internal clock may be set through the Calendar Set command.
If a print quantity of more than one label per job is used, the same time and date will be on each label of
the entire print job.
Calendar Increment Example: 1998 January 15 (ww=03) plus 48 weeks = week 51.
The Week Calendar specification follows ISO8601. Days of the week are numbered 1 through 7,
beginning with Monday. The first week of the year is the week containing the first Thursday. If January
1st falls on Friday, it belongs to the last week of the previous year. If December 31st falls on a
Wednesday, it belongs to the first week of the following year. If Calendar Increment calculation extends
over the year, the result belongs to the week number of the following year.

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CALENDAR CONFIGURATION
FUNCTION

To set the time and date of the printers internal clock.

FORMAT

<ESC>WTaabbccddee
aa

= Year (00 to 99)

bb

= Month (01 to 12)

cc

= Day (01 to 31)

dd

= Hour (00 to 23)

ee

= Minute (00 to 59)

Place anywhere within the data stream.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>WT9312251300
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

Once the year increments past 99 it will wrap back to 00. This command can only be used once per
data stream.
The printers internal clock may be set through the Calendar Set command.
If a print quantity of more than one label per job is used, the same time and date will be on each label
of the entire print job.
Calendar Increment Example: 1998 January 15 (ww=03) plus 48 weeks = week 51.
The Week Calendar specification follows ISO8601. Days of the week are numbered 1 through 7,
beginning with Monday. The first week of the year is the week containing the first Thursday. If January
1st falls on Friday, it belongs to the last week of the previous year. If December 31st falls on a
Wednesday, it belongs to the first week of the following year. If Calendar Increment calculation extends
over the year, the result belongs to the week number of the following year.

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MEMORY CARD COMMANDS

CARD SLOT FOR USE
FUNCTION

Specifies the card slot for use.

FORMAT

<ESC>CCa
a

0: Internal (1 fixed)
1: Memory Area 1
2: Memory Area 2

Place immediately following <ESC>A.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>CC1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

Specify this command for memory card function. When the card is not inserted, a card error will occur.

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CARD FORMAT
FUNCTION

Specifies the format (initialization) of memory card.

FORMAT

<ESC>BJFa
a

User ID (up to 8 bytes of alphanumerics and symbols)

Place anywhere between <ESC>A and <ESC>Z.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>CC1
<ESC>BJFsatocard
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

This command is not valid without an optional memory card.

Specify the Card Slot for Use <CC> prior to using this command.
This command is for formatting a memory card and cannot be used in combination with other
commands. If formatting the card by accident, registered data will be erased.

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MEMORY CARD CLEAR

FUNCTION

Clears the entire contents in the optional memory card.

FORMAT

<ESC>*a,
a

Item to be cleared
G: SATO Graphic
P: PCX File
M: BMP File
F: Format
O: True Type Font
R: Form Overlay

Registration number
000 to 999 True Type Font
001 to 999 Except True Type Font

Place anywhere between <ESC>A and <ESC>Z.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>*0,09
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

Specify the Card Slot for Use <CC> prior to using this command.
To clear all data of the memory card, use Card Format <BJF>.

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SYSTEM CLEAR
FUNCTION

Clears the specific system contents.

FORMAT

<ESC>*a
a

Item to be cleared
None: 1 item reception buffer, edit buffer (cannot reprint)
T: Foreign character register area
&: Form overlay
X: All clear

Place anywhere between <ESC>A and <ESC>Z.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>*T
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

All data sent prior to <ESC>*X will be cleared, but end data will not be cleared during printing.
If this comand is used, send the next data after 100 milliseconds has transpired.
Print motion will not stop if it is specified during print motion.
If just * is set, all jobs will be cleared.

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PRINT MEMORY CARD STATUS

FUNCTION

Prints the status of memory card.

FORMAT

<ESC>BJS
Place immediately following <ESC>CC#.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>CC1
<ESC>BJS
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(5-2)

NOTES

This command is for printing the memory card status and cannot be used in combination with other
commands. The status can be chaecked with the label of W68mm and H90mm.

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TRUE TYPE FONT, RECALL

FUNCTION

Specifies to invoke True Type Font.

FORMAT

<ESC>BJRabbccddeeffffgg...g
<ESC>BJT,aa,bb,cc,dd,ee,ffff,gg...g
a

Font ID (0 to 9)

Horizontal magnification (01 to 12)

Vertical Magnification (01 to 12)

Character Pitch (01 to 99)

Backup (00 fixed)

Print Character Quantity (0000 to 9999)

Data

Place anywhere between <ESC>A and <ESC>Z.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>BJR1010101000010SATO
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(5-3)

NOTES

This command is not valid without an optional memory card. Specify the Card Slot for Use <CC> prior
to using this command.

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TRUE TYPE FONT, STORE

FUNCTION

Specifies the storageTrue Type Font.

FORMAT

Begin download

<ESC>BJ(aa...abb..b

Download

<ESC>BJDcccccddddee...e

End download

<ESC>BJ
a

Font Description (specification of 40 bytes of font)

Date (10 bytes of date data)

Memory Offset (5 bytes of memory offset in hex)

Quantity of Data bytes (0001 to 2000)

Font data to download (0001 to 2000)

Place anywhere between <ESC>A and <ESC>Z.

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

This command is not valid without an optional memory card. Specify the Card Slot for Use <CC> prior
to using this command.

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FORMAT/FIELD, RECALL
FUNCTION

To recall a field from a stored format and place new data in the field.

FORMAT

<ESC>YR,aa<ESC>/D,bb,cc....c
aa

Format number to be recalled (01 to 99)

bb

Field number to be recalled (01 to 99)

cc...c

Data to placed in the recalled field

Place immediately following the <ESC>CC Slot Select command.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>CC1
<ESC>YR,02<ESC>/D,01,TWO FIELDS OF <ESC>/D,02,VARIABLE DATA
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(5-4)

NOTES

This command requires the Expanded Memory option.

Only one format can be recalled at a time. However, multiple fields can be recalled from the same
format.
The number of data characters contained in the cc...c field cannot exceed the value designated in the
<ESC>/N Field Store command. If it does, the data will be truncated to fit the field length defined in the
store command.

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FORMAT/FIELD, STORE
FUNCTION

To store a format field description in the memory card.

FORMAT

<ESC>YS,aa<ESC>/N,bb,cc....c
aa

Format number to be stored(01 to 99)

bb

Field number to be stored (01 to 99)

cc...c

Field length to be stored (01 to 99)

Place immediately following the <ESC>CC Memory Area Select command.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>CC1
<ESC>YS,02<ESC>/N,01,13<ESC>V0100<ESC>H0100<ESC>XB1
<ESC>/N,02,13<ESC>V0200<ESC>H0200<ESC>XB1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

There is no printer output as a result of this command. See <ESC>YR Format/Field Recall command.

NOTES

This command requires the Expanded Memory option.

When storing multiple formats, enter <ESC>A and <ESC>Z with one format.
Specify the Card Slot fo Use <ESC>CC prior to using this command.
Use Field Store <ESC>/N in conjunction with this command.
Attempts to store using a predefined field number will result in an error and the targeted content will be
printed.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Table 52 for additional information.

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FORM OVERLAY, RECALL

FUNCTION

To recall the label image from stored in the Expanded Memory.

FORMAT

<ESC>&R,aa
aa

Storage number (01 to 99)

Place immediately following the <ESC>CC Memory Area Select command.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>CC1
<ESC>&R,01
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

The Expanded Memory option is required fro this command.

The <ESC>CC Memory Area Select command must be sent prior to this command.
Several images stored under different storage numbers can be printed with this command. The storage
number must be speciifed.
A read/write error will occur if an unused storage number is specified.
The label image can be moved by using the <ESC>V and <ESC>H commands when it is stored along
with a window size. If it exceeds the printable area by being moved, the label image will be trancated.

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FORM OVERLAY, STORE

FUNCTION

To store fixed print contents to the memory card.

FORMAT

<ESC>&S,aa,bbbb,cccc
aa

Store number (01 to 99)

bbbb

Horizontal size of window (50 to H max)

cccc

Vertical size of window (50 to V max)

Place immediately following the <ESC>CC Memory Area Select command.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>CC1
<ESC>&S,01
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in printer output.

NOTES

The Memory Area Select (<ESC>CC) command must be sent prior to this command.
The label image must be divided from other label images by the <ESC>A and <ESC>Z bounding
commands.
The parameters of bbbb and cccc may be omitted. By specifying them, the label image can be
moved by using the <ESC>V and <ESC>H position commands when recalling the label image. If the
repositioned label image exceeds beyond the printable area, the image wil be truncated. If an
<ESC>A1 Media Size command has been sent to the printer, the maximum size that can be stored is
the size of the label defined in the command.
A label image cannot be stored in a location that already contains data. Graphics, PCX and BMP files
can be stored but their combined size cannot exceed memory.
The forms stored by this command are cleared by the <ESC>*R command.
Refer to Appendix: Table 53 for additional information.

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FORM OVERLAY, STORE

Example A: Normal Operation
<ESC>A
<ESC>V100<ESC>H100<ESC>P2<ESC>L0202
<ESC>XMABCD
<ESC>V60<ESC>H60
<ESC>FW0808V800H400
<ESC>V320<ESC>H60
<ESC>FW04H400
<ESC>CC1
<ESC>&S1
<ESC>Z
Example B: When window size is specified
<ESC>A
<ESC>A1800400
<ESC><ESC>V100<ESC>H00<ESC>P2<ESC>L0202
<ESC>XMABCD
<ESC>CC1
<ESC>&S, 1, 20, 200
<ESC>Z
Example C: When print is specified after <ESC>&S
<ESC>A
<ESC>V100<ESC>H100<ESC>P2<ESC>L0202
<ESC>XMABCD
<ESC>V60<ESC>H60
<ESC>FW0808V800H400
<ESC>V320<ESC>H60
<ESC>FW04H400
<ESC>CC1
<ESC>&S1
<ESC>V200<ESC>H100<ESC>OB12345
<ESC>Z

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BMP FILE, RECALL

FUNCTION

To recall a previously stored BMP file stored in Expanded Memory.

FORMAT

<ESC>GCaaa
aaa

Storage number (001 to 999)

Place after the CC Memory Area Select command.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>CC1<ESC>V100<ESC>H100
<ESC>GC001
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(5-6)

NOTES

The <ESC>CC Memory Area Select command must be sent before this command.
The printed image can be expanded or rotated.

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BMP FILE, STORE

FUNCTION

To store for printing a graphic file in a BMP format in the optional Expanded Memory.

FORMAT

<ESC>GTaaa,bbbbb,nn...n
aaa

Storage number (001 to 999)

bbbbb

Size of BMP file in bytes

nn..n+

Data

Place within its own data stream specifying the placement of the graphic.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>CC1<ESC>GT001, 12345, nn...n
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

There is no printer output as a result of this command.

NOTES

This command requires the Expanded Memory Option. See your SATO representative for details.
Data must be sent in binary format.
The Memory Area Select Command <ESC>CCa must be sent before this command.
The first 62 bytes of the stored file is used for the header and the remainder is the BMP image data.
The graphic will not be printed correctly if the specified size does not match the actual graphic size.
Only black and white non-compressed BMP files can be stored. Color BMP files will cause an error.
If you try to store an image in a memory area that already contains data, an error will occur.

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PCX FILE, RECALL

FUNCTION

To recall for printing a graphic file previously stored in a PCX format in the Memory Card.

FORMAT

<ESC>PYaaa
aaa

Storage number (001 to 999)

This command must be placed within its own data stream specifying the placement of the graphic.

EXAMPLE

Normal Rotation
<ESC>A<ESC>CC1
<ESC>V0100<ESC>H0050<ESC>PY001
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z
Rotate Base Reference Point
<ESC>A<ESC>CC1<ESC>%1
<ESC>V0330<ESC>H0160<ESC>PY001
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z
2nd Rotation, Base Reference Point
<ESC>A<ESC>CC1<ESC>%2
<ESC>V0330<ESC>H0600<ESC>PY001
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z
3rd Rotation, Base Reference Point
<ESC>A<ESC>CC1<ESC>%3
<ESC>V0100<ESC>H0800<ESC>PY001
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(5-7)

NOTES

This command requires Expanded Memory option. See your SATO representative for details. See the
<ESC>PI Store PCX Graphics command.

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PCX FILE, STORE

FUNCTION

To store for later printing a PCX graphic file in the Expanded Memory.

FORMAT

<ESC>PIaaa,bbbbb,{data}
aaa

Storage number (001 to 999)

bbbbb

Size of PCX File in bytes.

{data}

Data

Place within its own data stream.

EXAMPLE

BASIC Program to download a PCX file to Expanded Memory Area 1, Storage Area 1
OPEN .C:\WIZARD\GRAPHICS\LION.PCX. FOR INPUT AS #2
DA$ = INPUT$(3800,#2)
C$ = CHR$(27)
WIDTH .LPT1:.,255
LPRINT C$;"A";C$;"CC1";
LPRINT C$; .PI001,03800,.;DA$
LPRINT C$;"Z";
CLOSE #2

OUTPUT

There is no printer output as a result of this command. See <ESC>PY PCX Graphics Recall command.

NOTES

This command requires Expanded Memory option. See your SATO representative for details.
Graphics cannot be stored as part of a format.
Only black and white PCX files can be stored.
The file size specified by this command is the DOS file size in bytes.

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CUSTOM GRAPHICS, RECALL

FUNCTION

Use the Recall command any time you want to print a graphic image on a label along with other printed
data.

FORMAT

<ESC>GRaaa
aaa

Storage number (001 to 999)

The Recall command is sent in a secondary data stream to print the graphic, and follows any
necessary position or size commands.

EXAMPLE

Non Rotated Graphic

<ESC>A<ESC>CC1
<ESC>V0100<ESC>H0080<ESC>L0505
<ESC>GR001
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z
Graphic Rotated 90
<ESC>A<ESC>CC1<ESC>%1
<ESC>V0180<ESC>H0250<ESC>L0505
<ESC>GR001
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z
Graphic Rotated 180
<ESC>A<ESC>CC1<ESC>%1
<ESC>V0180<ESC>H0500<ESC>L0505
<ESC>GR001
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z
Graphic Rotated 270
<ESC>A<ESC>CC1<ESC>%3
<ESC>V0100<ESC>H0600<ESC>L0505
<ESC>GR001
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(5-8)

NOTES

The graphic image to be stored cannot be rotated before it is stored. It can be rotated when it is
recalled.
Graphic images cannot be stored as part of a label format.
See the <ESC>GI Custom Graphic Store command.

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CUSTOM GRAPHICS, STORE

FUNCTION

To provide similar functionality to the <ESC>G Custom Graphic command, but allows for the graphic
image to be stored in Expanded Memory. Use the Store command to send the graphic data to the
printers optional Expanded Memory.

FORMAT

<ESC>GIabbbcccddd{data}
aaa

Specifies character format of the data

H: Hex data
B: Binary data

bbb

Quantity of horizontal 8 x 8 blocks

ccc

Quantity of vertical 8 x 8 blocks

ddd

Graphics storage quantity (001-099)

{data}

Hex or binary data to describe the graphic image

Immediately following the <ESC>CC Memory Area Select command.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>CC1
<ESC>GIH0020020010100038007C00FE01FF03FF87FFCFFFE07C007C007C007C007C007C007C
007C0
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

There is no printer output as a result of this command. See <ESC>GR Recall Custom Graphics
command.

NOTES

Expanded Memory is required to use this command. Its maximum storage capacity is 999 graphics or
up to the capacity of the memory card used.
If a data transmission error occurs, the printer will beep, the ERROR LED will illuminate, and the image
must be transmitted again.
Each graphic to be stored must be sent in its own data stream.
Example of correct data stream:
<ESC>A
<ESC>GIHaaabbb001(DATA)
<ESC>Z
<ESC>A
<ESC>GIHaaabbb002(DATA)
<ESC>Z
Example of incorrect data stream:
<ESC>A
<ESC>GIHaaabbb001(DATA)
<ESC>GIHaaabbb002(DATA)
<ESC>Z
Do not use ASCII <CR> or <LF> characters (carriage return or line feed) as line delimiters within the
graphic data or the actual image will not be printed as specified.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Table 54 for additional information.

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CHARACTER, CUSTOM DESIGNED

FUNCTION

To allow for the creation, storage, and printing of custom characters, such as special fonts or logos. Up
to 50 individual characters may be stored in the custom character volatile memory.

FORMAT

Store Command:

<ESC>Tabcc

Recall Command:

<ESC>Kab90cc

1 16x16 matrix
2 24x24 matrix

Specifies the character encoding method for the data stream

H Hexadecimal characters
B Binary characters

cc

Memory location to store/recall the character. Valid memory locations are 21

to 52 (counting in Hex) or ! or R in Binary.

(data)

Data to describe the character

The Store command is typically sent in its own data stream to the printer, between the Start/Stop
commands. The Recall command is sent in a secondary data stream to print the character, and follows
any necessary position or size commands.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>T1H3F0100038007C00FE01FF03FF87FFCFFFE07C007C007C007C007C00<ESC>Z
<ESC>A <ESC>H150<ESC>V100<ESC>L0505<ESC>K1H903F
<ESC>H350<ESC>V100<ESC>L1010<E SC>K1H903F <ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(5-9)

NOTES

When printing the custom character using the Recall command, the character is affected by the
following commands: Character Expansion Character Pitch Line Feed Rotate, Fixed Base Reference
Point
The characters are stored in volatile memory and must be reloaded if the printer power is lost.
Do not use ASCII <CR> or <LF> characters (carriage return or line feed) as line delimiters within the
graphic data or the actual image will not be printed as specified.

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FIELD PRINT SPECIFICATION

FUNCTION

To cal out items which are registered at the Field Register Specification <ESC>/N and then specify the
data.

FORMAT

<ESC>/D,aa,n...n
a

Field number (01 to 99)

Data

Place following the <ESC>YR command.

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>CC1
<ESC>YR,02<ESC>/D,01,TWO FIELDS OF<ESC>/D,02,VARIABLE DATA
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

(5-10)

NOTES

The print digit number is valid at the specified range of <ESC>/N.

If the digit number specified at <ESC>/D is much more than that from <ESC>/N, the specified print digit
is valid for printing.
Use as a apair with the command <ESC>YR.

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FIELD REGISTER SPECIFICATION

FUNCTION

To register the item inside of the field at the Format Register Specification <ESC>/N.

FORMAT

<ESC>/N,aa,n...n
a

Field number (1 to 99)

Print digit number (1 to 99)

EXAMPLE

<ESC>A
<ESC>CC1
<ESC>YS,01
<ESC>/N,1,3
<ESC>%0<ESC>V100<ESC>H200<ESC>P2<ESC>L0101<ESC>XMABC
<ESC>/N,2,5
<ESC>%0<ESC>V300<ESC>H40<ESC>B40208049123456
<ESC>Z

OUTPUT

This command does not result in output. Refer to <ESC>YR Format/Field Recall command.

NOTES

Specify the field number with the order start from the small value.
Print Vertical Position Specification <ESC>V and Print Horizontal Position Specification <ESC>H shall
be specified at every field. It will become default value if none of the specification is made.
When specifying foreign characters using foreign character code <ESC>H, a foreign character needs
four digits (three foreign characters equals twelve digits).
When specifying foreign characters using foreign character code <ESC>B, a foreign character needs
two digits (three foreign characters equals six digits).
Specify the register digit numbers of fixed field out of value 00.
Use this command as a pair with Format Register Specification <ESC>YS.
Due to memory limitations, it may not be able to 99 items.

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BI-DIRECTIONAL
COMMUNICATIONS

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INTRODUCTION
Bi-Directional communications is a two-way communications protocol between the host and the printer enabling
the host to monitor and control the printers operational status. The Bi-Com 5 protocol only works in the Multi-Job
Buffer mode.

GENERAL CONFIGURATION
Refer to Appendix: Reference Table 40 for printer configuration commands.

SERIAL INTERFACE
For this protocol to function properly with an RS232C Interface, pin 6 (DTR) and pin 5 (CTS) must be held high by
the host. To ensure these pins are always in the correct state is to tie pin 20 (DTR) to pin 6 (DSR) and pin 4 (RTS)
to pin 5 (CTS) at the printer end on the cable.

RECEIVE BUFFER
This protocol controls information such as reception, print, and cancelation for every item. When the buffer is near
full, an error will occur informing the host that either there is not enough memory remaining or that the item quantity
has been exhausted.
To release the receive buffer one of those conditions must be remedied.

DATA TRANSMISSION
Data transmissions must be preceded with STX (HEX 02H) and be followed by ETX (HEX 03H) to function.The
string must also include the item number or an error will occur. An error will also occur if an incorrect item number
is identiifed. BCC must follow <ESC>Z if the BCC function is enabled.
Print Data
<STX><ESC>A<ESC>{ID 00000}{Print Data}<ESC>Z<ESC>BCC<ETX>
Status Request
<STX>SOH{ENQ}00000<ETX>

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ENQUIRE & RESPONSE

ENQUIRE (ENQ)
Upon receipt of an ENQ command, the printer responds with status information bounded by an STX/ETX pair. The
status information is defined as follows:
<STX>{ # Byte ID }{ # Status Byte }{ # Byte Label Remaining }{ # Byte Job Name }<ETX>
ID

Identifies the current print job ID. Is defined using the Job ID (<ESC>ID)
command transmitted with the print job. (2 bytes)

Status

Defines the current status of the printer. (1 byte)

Label Remaining

Defines the quantity of labels remaining in the current print job. 6 bytes)

Job Name

ASCII characters identify the assigned job name by the Job Name
(<ESC>WK) command. If the name is less than the required characters, the
field will be padded with zeroes. (16 bytes)

If an ENQ is received after the print job specified in the ID bytes has been completed, or the buffer is empty of data,
the printer will respond with space characters for the ID number (Remaining Labels & Job Name bytes).
The host computer transmits an ENQ to the printer which responds within five milliseconds unless actively printing.
If printing, it will respond upon finishing and then resume printing.
Refer to Appendix: Reference Tables 41 and 42 for additional information.
RETURN STATUS BYTES & FORMAT
1

STX

Item Number

Item Status

Item Number in
Process

Item Status in
Process

Issues of Item in
Process

ETX

CANCEL (CAN)
If a CAN command is received, it will stop the print job and clear all data from the buffers. A delay of five
milliseconds is required before any new data may be downloaded. The CAN command is effective upon receipt,
even if the printer is offline or in an error condition. The printer will return an ACK if the printer is not in an error
condition and a NAK if an error condition exists.

PRINT JOB
Upon receipt of a valid print job (<ESC>A....<ESC>Z), an ACK will be returned by the printer if an error condition
does not exist and a NAK if an error condition exists. (Only for RS232 Interface)

PRINT STOP (DLE)

This command stops the printing process. Execution should be avoided while sending print or other data. If an
error condition occurs, a NAK is returned and an ACK is returned if one does not.

PRINT START (DC1)

This command enables the printer to exit the pause mode (DLE) by the request command to resume printing
(DC1). The host also sends an ENQ command to confirm execution. Execution should be avoided while sending
print or other data. Upon receipt of this command, an ACK is returned if an error condition does not exist and a
NAK if one does.

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OBTAIN HISTORY DATA (LW)

This command enables the printer to send 500-items at a time of CR/LF history data to the host. Avoid any
transmission to the printer while history data is being sent to the host. Also avoid the inclusion and use of this
command in the print data.
When the Item Number command is not in the receive data, or the command is incorrect, the item number is saved
as ***** and the status as 3 in the history. The Item Number Error may occur at the beginning of print operation
and cease operation.
HISTORY DATA
ITEM

DESRCIPTION

BYTES

Management Flag

Item Number

Status

00:
01:
02:
03:
04:
05:
06:
07:
08:

Received
Issued
Cancel
Item Number Error
BCC Error
Designation of Print after Occurance
Cancel after Error Occurance
Analyzing Unprinted Items
Unprocessed Error due to Power Removal

RETURN HISTORY DATA BYTES & FORMAT

1

STX

Item Number

Item Status

CR/LF

Item Number

Item status

ETX

RELEASE RETURN ERROR (SUB)

This command enables the printer to release from an error and resume printing of the item where the error
occurred. The host also sends an ENQ command to confirm execution. Avoid the inclusion and use of this
command in the print data.

PRINTER STATUS (MG)

Receipt of SOH followed by MG causes the printer to return information bounded by an STX-ETX pair that reports
the current operating status of the printer.
PARAMETERS
BYTE

VALUE

DESCRIPTION

Printer Type

00: Thermal Transfer

01: Direct Thermal

Print Resolution (dots per inch)

00: 203
01: 305

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PARAMETERS
BYTE

VALUE

DESCRIPTION

Print Speed (inches per second)

00:
01:
02:
03:
04:
05:
06:
07:
08:
09:

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12

Mode

00:
01:
02:
03:
04:

Not Supported
Not Supported
Not Supported
Label Dispense Print Mode
Reserved

Not Supported

00: Reserved
01: Reserved
02: Reserved

Dispense Position

00: At Print Head Position

01: At Dispense Position

Not Supported

00: Reserved

Not Supported

41: Reserved
42: Reserved
43: Reserved

Print Density

00:
01:
02:
03:
04:

10

Sensor Type

00: Reflective (Eye-Mark)

01: Gap (See-Thru)
02: None

11

Zero Slash

00: Disabled
01: Enabled

12

Not Supported

00: Reserved

13

Not Supported

00: Reserved
01: Reserved

14

Online Feed

00: Disabled
01: Enabled

15

Pitch

00: Fixed
01: Proportional

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5

16-17

HEX: 00 to C80
HEX: 00 to 12C

Not Supported

18-19

HEX: 00 to 340
HEX: 00 to 4E0

Not Supported

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PARAMETERS
BYTE

VALUE

DESCRIPTION

20-21

HEX: 00 to 3E7
HEX: FFFF to FC19

Vertical Base Reference Point Offset (0 to 792 dots)

Vertical Base Reference Point Offset (-1 to -792 dots)

22-23

HEX: 00 to 320
HEX: 00 to FCE0

Horizontal Base Reference Point Offset (0 to 800 dots)

Horizontal Base Reference Point Offset (-1 to -800 dots)

24

HEX: 00 to 63
HEX: FF to 9D

Not Supported

25

HEX: 00 to 63
HEX: FF to 9D

Not Supported

26

HEX: 00 to 63
HEX: FF to 9D

Not Supported

27

HEX: 00 to 63
HEX: FF to 9D

Dispense Offset (0 to 99 dots)

Dispense Offset (-1 to -99 dots)

28

Compatibility Mode

00: Enabled
01: Disabled

29

08 to 40

Not Supported

30

Buzzer

00: Enabled
01: Disabled

COUNTER STATUS (ME)

Receipt of SOH followed by ME causes the printer to return information bounded by an STX-ETX pair that reports
the operating status of the printers life counters.
PARAMETERS
BYTE

VALUE

DESCRIPTION

1-8

HEX

Current Life Counter in dots

9-12

HEX

1st (Current) Head Counter in dots

13-16

HEX

2nd (Previous) Head Counter in dots

17-20

HEX

3rd Head Counter in dots

21-24

HEX

Not Supported

25-28

HEX

Not Supported

SENSOR STATUS (SG)

Receipt of SOH followed by SG causes the printer to return information bounded by an STX-ETX pair that reports
the current operating status of the printers sensors.
PARAMETERS
BYTE

VALUE

HEX

Reflective Sensor Level

HEX

Transmissive Sensor Level

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PARAMETERS
BYTE

VALUE

DESCRIPTION

00H
01H

Out of Paper
Paper Present

00H
01H

Head Open
Head Closed

HEAD STATUS (HC)

Receipt of SOH followed by HC causes the printer to return information bounded by an STX-ETX pair that reports
the current operating status of the print head.
PARAMETERS
BYTE

VALUE

00 HEX
01 HEX

DESCRIPTION
Print Head OK
Electrical Fault in Print Head

SYSTEM VERSION INFORMATION (SB)

Receipt of SOH followed by SB causes the printer to return information bounded by an STX-ETX pair that reports
the system version of the printer.
PARAMETERS
BYTE

VALUE

1-50

ASCII

DESCRIPTION
Firmware Version Information

MEMORY STATUS (EB)

Receipt of SOH followed by EB causes the printer to return information bounded by an STX-ETX pair that reports
the current user memory allocation.
PARAMETERS
BYTE

VALUE

1-4

HEX

Free Font Memory

5-8

HEX

Total Font Memory

9-12

HEX

Free Form Overlay Memory

13-16

HEX

Total Form Overlay Memory

17-20

HEX

Free Graphic Memory

21-24

HEX

Total Graphic Memory

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FORM OVERLAY STATUS (FO)

Receipt of SOH followed by FO causes the printer to return information bounded by an STX-ETX pair that reports
the forms downloaded into the printer.
PARAMETERS
BYTE

VALUE

1-2

01 to 99

3-18

ASCII

DESCRIPTION
Form Registration Number
Form Name

FONT CONFIGURATION (FG)

Receipt of SOH followed by FG causes the printer to return information bounded by an STX-ETX pair that reports
information on the stored font or graphic.
PARAMETERS
BYTE

VALUE

1-2

ASCII Font

3-4

00H 01H

5-36

DESCRIPTION

BYTE

VALUE

DESCRIPTION

ID Number

76

HEX

Family Attribute

Font Graphic

77

HEX

Character set

ASCII

Font Name

78

HEX

Italic Attribute

37-48

ASCII

Font Style

79-80

HEX

Weight Attribute

49-52

ASCII

Font Point Size

81-82

HEX

Spread

53-54

HEX

Character Width (dots)

83-84

HEX

Assent in Dots

54-60

HEX

Character Height (dots)

85-86

HEX

Registration Start Code

57-60

HEX

Font size

86-87

HEX

Registration End Code

58-64

HEX

Font Registration Number

88-95

HEX

Reserved

65-68

HEX

Font Data Top Address

96-98

HEX

Code

69-72

HEX

Total size

99-100

HEX

Horizontal Valid size

73-74

HEX

Vertical/Horizontal Writing Flag

101-102

HEX

Left Gap Size

75

HEX

Character Pitch (fixed/variable)

INTERFACE STATUS (IG)

Receipt of SOH followed by IG causes the printer to return information bounded by an STX-ETX pair that reports
the type of interface connection currently set.
PARAMETERS

Interface Type

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1:
2:
3:

IEEE1284 Parallel
RS232 Serial
Local Area Network (LAN)
Universal Serial Bus (USB)

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INTERFACE SETTINGS (H2)

Receipt of SOH followed by H2 causes the printer to return information bounded by an STX-ETX pair that reports
the current operating parameters of the interface.
PARAMETERS

Bytes Per Second

0:
1:
2:
3:

Parity

0: None
1: Odd
2: Even

Stop Bits

0: 1
1: 2

Communication

0:
1:
2:
3:
4:

9600
19200
38400
57600

Singl-Item Buffer with Ready/Busy Flow Control

Multi-Item Buffer with ReadBusy Flow Control
X-On/X-Off Flow Control
Status4 Bi-Comm
Status3 Bi-Comm

ITEM NUMBER CHECK

The printer checks the item number of received print data whether the number is increasing one (1) to every item.
If an error is detected, the printer activates ITEM NUMBER ERROR at the beginning of that items print operation
ceases printing. The item number error can only be detected if the Check of Item Number is enabled. In addition to
various printer keypad functions, a BCC error is released by either sending a SUB command or a CAN command.
Specify the item number starting from 00000 after powering on the printer. Note that print data is the subject of
the check of item number and that error detection is not performed for the data that does not accompany print
operation - such as registered data and printer setup command. For such data, specify ***** for its item number.
When specifying the item number with <ESC>IQ, the command for the designation of Start Item Number, the start
number for the next data becomes the item number specified in <ESC>IQ.

STATUS BYTE DEFINITION (BI-COM PROTOCOL)

ASCII

HEX

DEFINITION

ONLINE
0

30

No Errors

31

Ribbon Near End

32

Buffer Near Full

33

Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full

4(1)

34

Print Stop (without error)

ONLINE, WAITING FOR DATA

41

No Errors

42

Ribbon Near End

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ASCII

HEX

DEFINITION

43

Buffer Near Full

44

Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full

E(1)

45

Print Stop (without error)

ONLINE PRINTING
G

47

No Errors

48

Ribbon Near End

49

Buffer Near Full

4A

Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full

K(1)

4B

Print Stop (without error)

ONLINE, WAITING TO DISPENSE A LABEL

M

4D

No Errors

4E

Ribbon Near End

4F

Buffer Near Full

50

Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full

Q(1)

51

Print Stop (without error)

ONLINE, COMPILING PRINT JOB

S

53

No Errors

54

Ribbon Near End

55

Buffer Near Full

V(1)

56

Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full

W(1)

57

Print Stop (without error)

OFFLINE, ERROR CONDITION

b

62

Head Open

63

Paper End

64

Ribbon End

65

Media Error

66

Sensor Error

67

Head Error

6A

Cutter Error

6B

Other Errors

(1) Not supported by legacy Bi-Comm protocols.

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APPENDIX

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Custom Characters/Graphics
Custom Protocol Codes
Reference Tables
Glossary

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CUSTOM CHARACTERS/GRAPHICS
CUSTOM DESIGNED CHARACTER EXAMPLE
The following example is presented to help understand the use of the Custom Designed Characters command. It
demonstrates the design and printing of an arrow in a 16 x 16 matrix.
1.

Determine which matrix size to use

16 dot x 16 dots

24 dots by 24 dots

2.

Lay out a grid and draw the image on the grid.

Each square represents one dot

Blacken squares for each printed dot

(7a)

3. Transfer the image into two bit map representations and then into hexadecimal or binary format.
ROW

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BIT MAP

HEX

0000

0001

0000

0000

01

00

0000

0011

1000

0000

03

80

0000

0111

1100

0000

07

C0

0000

1111

1110

0000

0F

E0

0001

1111

1111

0000

1F

F0

0011

1111

1111

1000

3F

F8

0111

1111

1111

1100

7F

FC

1111

1111

1111

1110

FF

FE

0000

0111

1100

0000

07

C0

10

0000

0111

1100

0000

07

C0

11

0000

0111

1100

0000

07

C0

12

0000

0111

1100

0000

07

C0

13

0000

0111

1100

0000

07

C0

14

0000

0111

1100

0000

07

C0

15

0000

0111

1100

0000

07

C0

16

0000

0111

1100

0000

07

C0

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4.

To store the custom designed character in memory using a hexadecimal data stream:
<ESC>A
<ESC>T1H3F0100038007C00FE01FF03FF87FFCFFFE07C007C007C007C007C007C007C007C0
<ESC>Z

5.

To recall a custom character from memory, send the following code to the printer. Note the character size was
expanded using the <ESC>L command. Other data can also be printed.
<ESC>A
<ESC>L0505<ESC>H0150<ESC>V100<ESC>K1H903F
<ESC>L0505<ESC>H0600<ESC>V100<ESC>K1H903F
<ESC>L0303<ESC>H0125<ESC>V0250<ESC>MTHIS SIDE UP !
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z

6.

To store the custom designed character in memory using a binary data stream:
<ESC>A
<ESC>T1B3F 01H 00H 03H 80H 07H C0H 0FH E0H 1FH F0H 3FH F8H 7FH FCH FFH FEH 07H
C0H 07H
C0H 07H C0H 07H C0H 07H C0H 07H C0H 07H C0H 07H C0H
<ESC>Z
NOTE: The data stream is only half as long as the hexadecimal format because
sending the binary equivalent of 11111111 (represented above in its hexidecimal
value of FFH), for example, using one eight bit word while it takes two eight bit words
to transmit the hexadecimal equivalent F and F. To send binary characters using
BASIC, the expression CHR (&HFF) will send the binary equivalent of FF (i.e.,
11111111).

7.

To recall the custom character from memory, send the following code to the printer:
<ESC>A
<ESC>L505<ESC>H0150<ESC>V100<ESC>K1B903F
<ESC>L505<ESC>H0600<ESC>V100<ESC>K1B903F
<ESC>L0303<ESC>H0125<ESC>V0250<ESC>XMTHISSIDE UP !
<ESC>Q1
<ESC>Z
The printer output for both the hexadecimal and binary format examples is.

(7b)

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CUSTOM GRAPHICS EXAMPLE

The following example is presented to help you understand the use of the Custom Graphics command. It
demonstrates the design and printing of a diskette in a 48 x 48 matrix.
1.

Determine the matrix size for the graphic. It must be in 8 dot by 8 dot blocks. The example here has six blocks
horizontally and six blocks vertically (48 x 48).

2.

Lay out a grid and draw the image on the grid.

Each square represents one dot

Blacken squares for each printed dot

(7c)

3.

Transfer the image into a bit map representation and then into hexadecimal format:
1
11111111
11111111
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11111111
11111111

2
11111111
11111111
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
11111111
11111111

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3
11111111
11111111
00000000
00000000
11111111
10000000
10000000
10011111
10000000
10000000
10011111
10000000
10000000
11111111
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000011
00000111
00001111
00001111
00001111
00001111
00000111
00000011
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000001
00000011
00000011
00000011
00000011
00000011
00000011
00000011
00000011
00000011
00000011
00000001
00000000
00000000
11111111
11111111

4
11111111
11111111
00000000
00000000
11111111
00000000
00000000
11111111
00000000
00000000
11111111
00000000
00000000
11111111
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
11000000
11100000
11110000
11110000
11110000
11110000
11100000
11000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
10000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
11000000
10000000
00000000
00000000
11111111
11111111

5
11111111
11111111
00000000
00000000
11111111
00000000
00000000
11111111
00000000
00000000
11111111
00000000
00000000
11111111
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
11111111
11111111

6
11111111FF
11111111FF
00000011C0
00000011C0
11110011C0
00010011C0
00010011C0
00010011C0
00010011C0
00010011C0
00010011C0
00010011C0
00010011C0
11110011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
00000011C0
11111111FF
11111111FF

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1
FF
FF
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
FF
FF

HEXADECIMAL FORMAT

2
FF
FF
00
00
FF
80
80
9F
80
80
9F
80
80
FF
00
00
00
00
00
00
03
07
0F
0F
0F
0F
07
03
00
00
00
00
01
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
01
03
03
FF
FF

3
FF
FF
00
00
FF
00
00
FF
00
00
FF
00
00
FF
00
00
00
00
00
00
C0
E0
F0
F0
F0
F0
E0
C0
00
00
00
00
80
C0
C0
C0
C0
C0
C0
C0
C0
C0
C0
80
C0
C0
FF
FF

4
FF
FF
00
00
FF
00
00
FF
00
00
FF
00
00
FF
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
FF
FF

5
FF
FF
03
03
03
13
13
13
13
03
13
13
13
F3
03
03
13
13
13
13
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
FF
FF

6
FF
FF
03
03
03
13
13
13
13
03
13
13
13
F3
03
03
13
13
13
13
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
03
FF
FF

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4.

Using the hexadecimal data, send the following code to print the graphic image as designed.
<ESC>A<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>GH006006
FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF C00000 000003
C00000 000003 C000FF FFFFF3 C00080 000013
C00080 000013 C0009F FFFF13 C00080 000013
C00080 000013 C0009F FFFF13 C00080 000013
C00080 000013 C000FF FFFFF3 C00000 000003
C00000 000003 C00000 000003 C00000 000003
C00000 000003 C00000 000003 C00003 C00003
C00007 E00003 C0000F F00003 C0000F F00003
C0000F F00003 C0000F F00003 C00007 E00003
C00003 C00003 C00000 000003 C00000 000003
C00000 000003 C00000 000003 C00001 800003
C00003 C00003 C00003 C00003 C00003 C00003
C00003 C00003 C00003 C00003 C00003 C00003
C00003 C00003 C00003 C00003 C00003 C00003
C00003 C00003 C00001 800003 C00000 000003
C00000 000003 FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

5.

To send the data in binary format, the software must convert the data into binary format before transmitting it to
the printer. Using the BASIC programming language for example, this is done by notation CHR$ (&HC0)
which sends the hexidecimal value of C0 as binary data (11000000). The BASIC program listing for sending
this graphic to the printer (using the RS232 port) in binary format is:
CLS
OPEN .COM2:9600,N,8,1,CS,DS. FOR OUTPUT AS #1E$ = CHR$(27)
PRINT #1,CHR$(2); E$; .A.; E$; .V0100"; E$; .H0100"; E$; .GB006006";
PRINT #1,CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HFF);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HFF);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HF3);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H80);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H13);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H80);CHR$(&H00);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H13);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H9F);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&H13);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H80);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H13);CHR$(&HC0);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H80);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H13);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H9F);CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HFF);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H13);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H80);CHR$(&H00);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H13);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H80);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H13);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);
PRI NT #1,CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HF3);CHR$(&HC0);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H07);CHR$(&H00);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H0F);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&HF0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H0F);CHR$(&HF0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);

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PRINT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H0F);CHR$(&HF0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H0F);CHR$(&HF0);CHR$(&H00);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H07);CHR$(&HE0);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H01);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H80);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H01);CHR$(&H80);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC0);
PRI NT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HFF);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HFF);
PRINT #1,CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HFF);CHR$(&HFF);
PRINT #1,E$; .Q1"; E$; .Z"; CHR$(3)
CLOSE #1
The printer output for both the hexadecimal and binary format example is:
(7d)

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PCX GRAPHICS EXAMPLE

A graphics file in a PCX format may also be transmitted to the printer. The file must not be larger than 32K bytes
(DOS file size reported in a DIR listing). For example, the WIZ.PCX image shown below has a file size of 15076
bytes.
(7e)

The uncompressed size (PCX is a compressed file) of the file must not be greater than 64K bytes. Generally this is
not a problem unless the graphic image is surrounded by large amount of white space which the PCX algorithm
can compress very efficiently. If this is the case, the file should be recaptured to eliminate the surrounding white
space as much as possible. The following basic program will send and print this file:
OPEN .WIZ.PCX. FOR INPUT AS #2
DA$ = INPUT$(15706, #2)
C$ = CHR$(27)
WIDTH .LPT1:., 255
LPRINT C$; .A.;
LPRINT C$; .V150"; C$; .H100"; C$; .GP15706,.; DA$
LPRINT C$; .Q1"; C$; .Z";
CLOSE #2
The printer output for this program is:
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CUSTOM PROTOCOL CODES

This chapter contains information on creating custom Protocol Command Codes. The Protocol Command Codes
tell the printer that a specific type of information is being transmitted to it. As an example, the Standard Protocol
Command Code specifies the use of an <ESC>character to tell the printer that the following character(s) will
represent a specific command. Sometimes the host computer is unable to generate the character or it uses the
<ESC> character to control another function. In this case, an Alternate Protocol Command Code set can be
selected for use. When the Alternate set is selected, the <ESC> character is not used and is instead replaced with
a carrot (^) character. A command stream would then start with an ^ instead of an <ESC>. These two sets of
Protocol Command Codes are adequate for the majority of all applications, but ocassionally situations occur where
conflicts exist when using the Alternate set. In these cases, the user can define and download a custom set of
Protocol Command Codes that are stored in non-voltile memory in the printer. After these are downloaded, they
replace the Alternate Command Code set.
The command for downloading a new set of Protocol Command Codes takes the form of
<ESC>LD,a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j j. The parameters specified for a through i can be transmitted in either ASCII
characters or hex notation, allowing a complete 128 character (except for the ,) set to be used for selecting the
custom code.
PROTOCOL COMMAND CODES
PARAMETER

STANDARD SETTING

ALTERNATE SETTING

STX

ETX

ESC

ENQ

CAN

OFFLINE

h (Auto Online)

No

0=Yes, 1=No

i (Zero Slash)

No

0=Yes, 1=No

j j (Eurocharacter)

D5

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REFERENCE TABLES
TABLE 1: CHARACTER FONT SET (<ESC>XU)
W5 X H9 CHARACTER SIZE, 12 DOTS/MM HEAD DENSITY, THREE-FOLD HEIGHT/WIDTH

TABLE 2: CHARACTER FONT SET (<ESC>XS)

W17 X H17 CHARACTER SIZE, 12 DOTS/MM HEAD DENSITY, TWO-FOLD HEIGHT/WIDTH

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TABLE 3: CHARACTER FONT SET (<ESC>XM)

W24 X H24 CHARACTER SIZE, 12 DOTS/MM HEAD DENSITY, ONE-FOLD HEIGHT/WIDTH

TABLE 4: CHARACTER FONT SET (<ESC>XB)

W48 X H48 CHARACTER SIZE, 12 DOTS/MM HEAD DENSITY, ONE-FOLD HEIGHT/WIDTH

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TABLE 5: CHARACTER FONT SET (<ESC>XL)

W48 X H48 CHARACTER SIZE, 12 DOTS/MM HEAD DENSITY, ONE-FOLD HEIGHT/WIDTH

TABLE 6: CHARACTER FONT SET (<ESC>OA)

W24 X H24 CHARACTER SIZE, 12 DOTS/MM HEAD DENSITY, ONE-FOLD HEIGHT/WIDTH

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TABLE 7: CHARACTER FONT SET (<ESC>OB)

W24 X H24 CHARACTER SIZE, 12 DOTS/MM HEAD DENSITY, ONE-FOLD HEIGHT/WIDTH

TABLE 8: PARAMETER A & B COMPARISON (<ESC>RD)

PARAMETER B

CHARACTER SET

Latin 1

Latin 2

Latin 5

Grk

Cyr

Arb

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PARAMETER A

CG Univers
CG Times

V
t

CG Times

Futura
CG Palcio
CG Century Schoolbook
CG Triumvirate
CG Univers
CG Times

F
P
S
G
V
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TABLE 9: CHARACTER FONT SET (<ESC>XCL/XCS)

SAME FONTS, DIFFERENT SIZES

TABLE 10: CHARACTER FONT SET (<ESC>X70-77)

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TABLE 11: BARCODE TYPE (<ESC>B)

A

BARCODE

NW-7 (Codabar)

DESCRIPTION
Set print data including the Start/Stop characters.
A, B, C, D, E, N, T, a, b, c, d, e, n, t. When the
[A123A].
Barcode character pitch is enabled.
For print data, refer to the NW-7 code table.

RATIO
barcode print data is [123], specify
1:3

Set print data to include the Start/Stop Character [*]. When the barcode print data is
[12345], specify [*12345*].

CODE39

Interleaved 2 of 5

Specify the print data in even-numbered digits. If specifying an odd-numbered digit, 0 will
be added to the head of the print data.
For print data, refer to the Interleaved 2 of 5 code table.

JAN/EAN13

The barcode will not have a guard bar and human readable information.
For print data, refer to the JAN/EAN13 code table.

Fixed

JAN/EAN8

The barcode will not have a guard bar and human readable information.
For print data, refer to the JAN/EAN13 code table.

Fixed

Industrial 2 of 5

The barcode character pitch is enabled.

For print data, refer to the Industrial 2 of 5 code table.

1:3

Matrix 2 of 5

The barcode character pitch is enabled.

For print data, refer to the Matrix 2 of 5 code table.

1:3

MSI

The print data can be specified up to 13 digits.

CODE93

Refer to CODE93 <BC>.

Fixed

UPC-E

Specify a 6 digit number for print data.

Fixed

BOOKLAND

Specify a 2 to 5 digit number for print data.

Fixed

CODE128

Refer to CODE128 <BG>.

Fixed

UPC-A

The barcode will not have a guard bar and human readable information.
For print data, refer to the UPC-A code table.

Fixed

Barcode character pitch is enabled.

For print data, refer to the CODE39 code table.

1:3

1:3

Fixed

UCC/EAN128

Refer to UCC/EAN128 <BI>.

Fixed

POSTNET

Specify in 5, 6, 9, or 11 digits.

Fixed

TABLE 12: BARCODE TYPE (<ESC>BD)

A

BARCODE

NW-7 (Codabar)

DESCRIPTION
Set print data including the Start/Stop characters.
A, B, C, D, E, N, T, a, b, c, d, e, n, t. When the
[A123A].
Barcode character pitch is enabled.
For print data, refer to the NW-7 code table.

RATIO
barcode print data is [123], specify

Set print data to include the Start/Stop Character [*]. When the barcode print data is
[12345], specify [*12345*].

2:5

CODE39

Interleaved 2 of 5

Specify the print data in even-numbered digits. If specifying an odd-numbered digit, 0 will
be added to the head of the print data.
For print data, refer to the Interleaved 2 of 5 code table.

JAN/EAN13

The barcode will not have a guard bar and human readable information.
For print data, refer to the JAN/EAN13 code table.

Fixed

JAN/EAN8

The barcode will not have a guard bar and human readable information.
For print data, refer to the JAN/EAN13 code table.

Fixed

Industrial 2 of 5

The barcode character pitch is enabled.

For print data, refer to the Industrial 2 of 5 code table.

2:5

Matrix 2 of 5

The barcode character pitch is enabled.

For print data, refer to the Matrix 2 of 5 code table.

2:5

UPC-A

The barcode will not have a guard bar and human readable information.
For print data, refer to the UPC-A code table.

Barcode character pitch is enabled.

For print data, refer to the CODE39 code table.

2:5

2:5

Fixed

NOTE: The model composition ratio may not be available for some barcode types.

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TABLE 13: BARCODE TYPE (<ESC>D)

A

BARCODE

NW-7 (Codabar)

DESCRIPTION
Set print data including the Start/Stop characters.
A, B, C, D, E, N, T, a, b, c, d, e, n, t. When the
[A123A].
Barcode character pitch is enabled.
For print data, refer to the NW-7 code table.

RATIO
barcode print data is [123], specify

Set print data to include the Start/Stop Character [*]. When the barcode print data is
[12345], specify [*12345*].

1:2

CODE39

Interleaved 2 of 5

Specify the print data in even-numbered digits. If specifying an odd-numbered digit, 0 will
be added to the head of the print data.
For print data, refer to the Interleaved 2 of 5 code table.

JAN/EAN13

The barcode will not have a guard bar and human readable information.
For print data, refer to the JAN/EAN13 code table.

Fixed

JAN/EAN8

The barcode will not have a guard bar and human readable information.
For print data, refer to the JAN/EAN13 code table.

Fixed

Industrial 2 of 5

The barcode character pitch is enabled.

For print data, refer to the Industrial 2 of 5 code table.

1:2

Matrix 2 of 5

The barcode character pitch is enabled.

For print data, refer to the Matrix 2 of 5 code table.

1:2

UPC-A

The barcode will not have a guard bar and human readable information.
For print data, refer to the UPC-A code table.

Barcode character pitch is enabled.

For print data, refer to the CODE39 code table.

1:2

1:2

Fixed

NOTE: The model composition ratio may not be available for some barcode types.

TABLE 14: CODE TABLE (<ESC>BC)

CODE 93

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TABLE 15: CODE TABLE (<ESC>BF)

BOOKLAND

TABLE 16: CODE128 DATA VALUES (<ESC>BG)

VALUE

SUBSET A

SUBSET B

SUBSET C

VALUE

SUBSET A

SUBSET B

SUBSET C

SP

SP

00

36

36

01

37

37

02

38

38

03

39

39
40

04

40

05

41

41

&

&

06

42

42

07

43

43

02

38

38

09

45

45

10

10

46

46

11

11

47

47
48

12

12

48

13

13

49

49

14

14

50

50

15

15

51

51

16

16

52

52

17

17

53

53

18

18

54

54

19

19

55

55

20

20

56

56

21

21

57

57

22

22

58

58

23

23

59

59

24

24

60

60

25

25

61

61

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TABLE 16: CODE128 DATA VALUES (<ESC>BG)

VALUE

SUBSET A

SUBSET B

SUBSET C

VALUE

SUBSET A

SUBSET B

SUBSET C

26

26

62

27

27

63

62

__

__

63

28

<

<

28

64

NUL>(space)

. >(space)

64

29

29

65

SOH >!

a or >!

65

30

>J

>J

30

66

STX >"

b or >"

66

31

31

67

ETX >#

c or >#

67

32

32

68

EOT >$

d or >$

68

33

33

69

ENQ >%

e or >%

69

34

34

70

ACK >&

f or >&

70

35

35

71

BEL >.

g or >.

71

72

BS >(

h >(

72

89

EM >9

y >9

89

73

HT >)

i >)

73

90

SUB >:

z >:

90

74

LF >*

j >*

74

91

ESC >;

{ >;

91

75

VT >+

k >+

75

92

FS ><

| ><

92

76

FF >,

l >,

76

93

GS >=

} >=

93

77

CR >-

m >-

77

94

RS >>

~ >>

94

78

SO >.

n >.

78

95

US >?

DEL >?

95

79

SI >/

o >/

79

96

FNC3 >@

FNC3 >@

96
97

80

DLE >0

p >0

80

97

FNC2 >A

FNC2 >A

81

DC1 >1

q >1

81

98

SHIFT >B

SHIFT >B

98

82

DC2 >2

r >2

82

99

Subset C >C

Subset C >C

99

83

DC3 >3

s >3

83

100

Subset B >D

FNC4 >D

Subset B >D

84

DC4 >4

t >4

84

101

FNC4 >E

Subset A >E

Subset A >E

85

NAK >5

u >5

85

102

FNC1 >F

FNC1 >F

FNC1 >F

86

SYN >6

v >6

86

103

SUBSET A START CODE >G

87

ETB >7

w >7

87

104

SUBSET B START CODE .H

88

CAN >8

x >8

88

105

SUBSET C START CODE >I

TABLE 17: CODE TABLE (<ESC>BI)

INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5, MATRIX 2 OF 5, INDUSTRIAL 2 OF 5, UPC-A, JAN/EAN8, JAN/EAN13, UPCC-E, UCC/EAN128, MSI

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TABLE 18: CODE TABLE (<ESC>BP)

POSTNET

TABLE 19: CODE TABLE (<ESC>BW)

NW-7

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TABLE 20: CODE TABLE (<ESC>BW)

CODE 39

TABLE 21: CODE TABLE (<ESC>BK)

PDF417 & MICRO PDF417

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TABLE 22: CHARACTER SIZE (<ESC>BK)

MICRO PDF417

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TABLE 23: DATA SIZE (<ESC>BQ)

QR (MODEL 1)

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TABLE 24: CODE TABLE (<ESC>BQ)

QR CODE (NUMERIC MODE)

TABLE 25: CODE TABLE (<ESC>BQ)

QR CODE (ALPHANUMERIC MODE)

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TABLE 26: CODE TABLE (<ESC>BQ)

QR CODE (BINARY MODE)

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TABLE 27: CODE TABLE (<ESC>BV)

MAXI CODE

TABLE 28: FORMAT ID LIST (<ESC>BX)

ERROR CORRECTION

FORMAT ID
01

02

03

04

05

06

00 (ECC000)

500

452

394

413

310

271

05 (ECC050)

457

333

291

305

228

200

08 (ECC080)

402

293

256

268

201

176

10 (ECC100)

300

218

190

200

150

131

14 (ECC140)

144

105

91

96

72

63

20 (ECC200)

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Alphanumeric

2335

Binary (01h ~ FFh)

1556

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TABLE 29: CODE TABLE (<ESC>FX)

DATA MATRIX

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TABLE 30: SYMBOL & DATA QUANTITY (<ESC>2D12)

MICRO PDF417

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TABLE 31: CODE TABLE (<ESC>2D12)

PDF417

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TABLE 32: CODE TABLE (<ESC>2D20)

MAXI CODE

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TABLE 33: DATA SIZE (<ESC>2D30)

QR CODE (MODEL 2)

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TABLE 34: DATA SIZE (<ESC>2D31)

QR CODE (MODEL 1)

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TABLE 35: CODE TABLE (<ESC>2D32)

QR CODE (NUMERIC MODE)

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TABLE 36: CODE TABLE (<ESC>2D32)

QR CODE (ALPHANUMERIC MODE)

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TABLE 37: CODE TABLE (<ESC>2D32)

QR CODE (BINARY MODE)

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TABLE 38: CODE TABLE (<ESC>2D50)

DATA MATRIX CODE

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TABLE 39: PARAMETERS (<ESC>AR/AX)

RESOLUTION & PRINT AREA

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TABLE 40A: PARAMETERS (<ESC>PG)

CL408-412E, M8400RVE, CL608-612E, M5900RVE, M8485SE, M8490SE, M8460SE, M8459SE, M84PRO-2, M84PRO-3, M84PRO-6

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TABLE 40B: PARAMETRS (<ESC>PG)

CL408-412E, M8400RVE, CL608-612E, M5900RVE, M8485SE, M8490SE, M8460SE, M8459SE, M84PRO-2, M84PRO-3, M84PRO-6

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TABLE 41: PARAMETERS (<ESC>PG)

M10E

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TABLE 42: PARAMETERS (<ESC>PG)

XL400-410E

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TABLE 43A: PARAMETERS (<ESC>PG)

CT400-410

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TABLE 43B: PARAMETERS (<ESC>PG)

CT400-410

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TABLE 44A: PARAMETERS (<ESC>PC)

CL408-412E, M8400RVE, CL608-612E, M5900RVE, M8485SE, M8490SE, M8460SE, M8459SE, M84PRO-2, M84PRO-3, M84PRO-6

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TABLE 44B: PARAMETERS (<ESC>PC)

CL408-412E, M8400RVE, CL608-612E, M5900RVE, M8485SE, M8490SE, M8460SE, M8459SE, M84PRO-2, M84PRO-3, M84PRO-6

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TABLE 45: PARAMETERS (<ESC>PC)

M10E

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TABLE 46: PARAMETERS (<ESC>PC)

XL400-410E

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TABLE 47: PARAMETERS (<ESC>PC)

CT400-410

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FUNCTION
Proto Code

PARAMETER

CONTENT

STANDARD DEFAULT

NON-STANDARD DEFAULT

a (Hex)

STX

02H

{ (7BH)

b (Hex)

ETX

03H

} (7DH)

c (Hex)

ESC

1BH

^ (5EH)

d (Hex)

ENQ

05H

@ (5EH)

e (Hex)

CAN

18H

! (21H)

f (Hex)

NULL

00H

- (7EH)

g (Hex)

Offline

40H

] (5DH)

Auto Online

h (ASCII)

0: Yes,

1: No

0 (30H)

0 (30H)

Zero Slash

i (ASCII)

0: Yes,

1: No

0 (30H)

0 (30H)

Euro Code

j (Hex)

D5H

D5H

D5H

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TABLE 51: PARAMETERS (<ESC>G)

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INVALID COMMANDS

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TABLE 54: PARAMETERS (<ESC>GI)

MAXIMUM BYTES

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GLOSSARY
AC

(Alternating Current) Electrical current that reverses its direction regularly and continually.

Accessory

An optional assembly that may be used to provide an additional function.

Active Tags

RFID tags which use batteries as partial or complete source of power which are further
differentiated by separating them into those with replaceable batteries and those which have
the batteries inside a sealed unit. Also referred to as Utilized Active Tags.

Addressability

The ability to address bits, fields, files, or other portions of the storage in an RFID tag.

Advance

To bring forward - the opposite of retract.

Allen Screw

A screw whose head has a hexagonal recess to be driven by an allen wrench.

Aluminum

A silvery, light-weight, metal that resists corrosion.

Anti-Static

Resists static electricity.

A bow-like curved line or object.

Arc

The band of sparks between to closely placed electrodes when current leaps the gap from one
to the other.

ASCII

(American Standard Code for Information Interchange) The most common format for text files
in computers and on the internet. In a ASCII file, each alphabetic, numeric, or special
character is represented with a 7-bit binary number (a string of seven 0s or 1s). 128 possible
characters are defined.

Assembly

The fitting together of parts, components, or sub-assemblies to form a complete unit.

Asynchronous

A type of two-way communication that occurs with a time delay, allowing participants to
respond at their own convenience. This communication allows characters to be sent at
irregular intervals by preceding each character with a start bit and following it with a stop bit.
The timing of the transmission is not determined by the timing of the previous character.

Audible

A sound loud enough to be heard.

Batch

A grouping of anything.
The number of signaling elements that occur each second; or stated differently, the number of
changes to the transmission media per second in a modulated signal.
At slow speeds, one bit of information (signaling element) is encoded in each electrical
change. The baud therefore, indicates the number of bits per second (bps) that are
transmitted.

Baud

Assuming asynchronous communication, which requires 10 bits per character, this translates
to 30 characters per second (cps). For slow rates, (below 1200 baud), the baud can be divided
by 10 to see how many characters per second are sent.
At higher speeds, it is possible to encode more than 1 bit in each electrical change. Thusly,
4800 baud may allow 9600 bits to be sent each second.
At high data transfer speeds, data transmission rates are usually expressed in bits per second
(bps) rather than baud.

Bi-Directional

Capable of operating in two directions along the same plane or medium. In the case a
communication cable or an RFID tag, one that transmits as well as receives, read and written.

Binary

A numeral system that represents numeric values using two symbols, typically 0 and 1. A
binary number can be represented by any sequence of bits (binary digits), which in turn may
be represented by any mechanism capable of being in two mutually exclusive states.

Bits

Refers to a single digit in the binary numeral system. A bit can either be on or off - a 1 or 0. A
byte is a collection of eight bits.

Block Diagram

Shows the interconnections between system components by using a pictorial representation of

a system and sub-systems linked to illustrate their relationships.

Bolt

A threaded metal rod with a flanged head that is used with a nut to hold parts together.

Bore

A hole in, or through something.

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Bytes

A collection of 8 bits used in the binary system.

Capacity

As it relates to RFID, the number of bits or bytes that can be programmed into a tag. This may
represent the bits accessible to the user or the total number - including those reserved to the
manufacturer (e.g., parity or control bits).

Capture Window/Field

Region of the scanner field in which an RFID tag will operate.

Cavity

A recessed area in something. In the case of a die set, the core is one of two part with the core
being its mating half.

Chamfer

To slice off the corners of an angle to create a beveled edge.

Character

Any single numeral, letter, or symbol.

Chassis Assembly

A group of components or sub-assemblies that comprise the base of an assembly.

Circumference

The periphery of a circle or other rounded object - also the measurement of this distance.

Circuit

A network of wires, resistors, and other electronic devices over which electrical impulses
travel.

Clockwise

To rotate from left to right.

Closed Systems

As it relates to RFID, a system in which relevant data regarding the attributes of the object is
stored in a common database accessible via data link by referencing the individual ID code.

Collar

A sleeve applied to a rod, shaft, or pipe to prevent sideward motion.

Component

A single part that may applied to others to form an assembly.

Composite

An object that is comprised of, or layered with, two or more materials to achieve a desired
outcome.

Concave

A curved recess or hollow - the opposite of convex.

Concentric

Multiple items that share a common center - example: a circle centered within a circle.

Configuration

The arrangement of parts or components to operate in unison for a specific activity.

To program software to enable, disable, or specify how various features will function.

Connector

Devices for joining electrical and electronic circuits through coupling. Typically, one mating half
is a plug (male) and the other is a socket (female).

Convex

A spherical shaped surface - one that is curved outward.

Core

The protruding portion of a die set. The core is one of two parts and the cavity being its mating
half. The core is convexed and the cavity is concaved.

CPU

(Central Processing Unit) A programmable device that performs all the instruction, logic, and
mathematical processing in a computer - is the brains of the computer. The CPU is a microchip
that is installed on a motherboard (primary board) that coordinates hardware components.
Also referred to as processor.

Counter-Clockwise

To rotate from right to left.

Couple

Two mating halves that are connected - example: a plug or receptacle.

Cubic

The X, Y, and Z axis all being equal in size - a three-dimensional object that is equally
proportioned.

Current

The flow or rate of flow of electric force.

Cycle

A single revolution of a potentially reoccurring activity - in the case of printer, one label being
printed.

DC

(Direct Current) Electrical current flowing in a single direction.

Density

The quantity within a given or specific area or unit.

Deviation

A change in course or the measurement of that change.

Diameter

A straight line from the outer edge of a circle, through the center, and onward to the opposite
edge. Also the measurement of that distance (dimension).

Dimension

Any measurable distance.

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Diode

Allows current to flow in one direction but not the other to protect sensitive electronics. A diode
functions by compositing two conductive materials with one possessing low resistance to
electrical current on one side and high resistance on the other.

Dipswitch Complex

A group of tiny switches directly attached to a circuit board to enable configuration for a
particular type of application. These switches are two-position: On/Off.

Direct Thermal

The printing method that uses a chemically coated heat sensitive media. Once the heat from
the thermal printhead is applied to the media, the media darkens with the image.
Direct thermal printing does not require ribbon and is typically used in applications where the
label needs to endure for a year or less.

Disable

To deactivate or make unable to function.

Divergent

To deviate from the norm or to possess opposing positions.

DPI

(Dots Per Inch) The quantity of printed dots within a square inch area - the print density.

DRAM

(Dynamic Random Access Memory) DRAM is the most common kind of RAM and is a network
of electrically-charged points in which a computer stores quickly accessible data in the form of
0s and 1s. Each storage or memory cell can be directly accessed if the intersecting row or
column is known. Each cell consists of a capacitor and a transistor.

Drive Train

The components and sub-assemblies that comprise the mechanical apparatus of motion or
kinetic energy.

Eccentric

Multiple items that do not share the same center - example: a circle whose center axis is not
the same as that of another to whom it is connected. The opposite of concentric.

E-Clip

Type E snap ring.

EEPROM

(Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) Are ROM chips that do not have to
be removed to be rewritten. Nor does the entire chip have to be completely erased to change
a specific portion. Changing the contents does not require additional dedicated equipment.
The localized application of an electric field to each cell erases the targeted cells which can be
rewritten. Since only 1 byte can be changed at a time, EEPROMs are versatile but slow.

Electronic Label

A label that has an electronic RFID tag embedded within.

Electromagnetic Coupling

In RFID, a system that uses a magnetic field as means of transferring data or power.

Electrostatic Coupling

In RFID, a system which uses the induction of voltage on a plate as a means of transferring
data or power.

Ellipse

An oval shape that is symmetrical on either side of its center when divided into quadrants.

Embossed

Characters or graphics that are raised above the remaining surface.

Enable

To activate or make able to function.

Encompass

To surround, encircle, or contain.

Error Correcting Code

(ECC) In RFID, supplemental bits in a data transfer used in conjunction with a polynominal
algorithm in order to compute the value of missing or erroneous data bits. Example: for a 32-bit
data transmission, seven additional bits are required.

Error Correcting Mode

Relative to RFID, a mode of data communication in which missing or erroneous bits are
automatically corrected.

Error Correcting Protocol

Relative to RFID, the rules by which the error-correcting mode operates.

Error Management

In RFID, the techniques used to ensure that only correct information is presented to the
systems user.

Error Rate

In RFID, the number of errors per number of transactions.

Exciter

In RFID, the electronics which drive an antenna. When coupled with antenna, they are
collectively referred to as a scanner. Also referred to as a transmitter.

Expansion Port

A plug accessing additional 1/0 capability on a computer or peripheral device.

Eye-Mark Media

Print media with a mark on the paper backing between each label for the label sensor to read.
This mark is used by the printer to identify the end of the printed label so that the next up can
be properly positioned for printing.

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Factory Programming

Relative to RFID, the programming of information into a tag occurring as part of the
manufacturing process resulting in a read-only tag.

Field Programming

In RFID, programming that usually occurs before the tag is installed on the object to be
identified enabling the introduction of data relevant to the specifics of the application. However,
the tag would typically have to be removed from its object.

Field Protection

In RFID, the ability to limit the operations that can be performed on portions of data fields
stored in a tag.

Fillet

To round off the sharp edges of the angle.

Flange

The projecting rim of an object used to keep another object or objects in place.

Flash Memory

A form of rewritable memory chip that allows multiple memory locations to be erased or written
in one programming operation. Flash Memory is very high-speed and non-volatile - does not
need power to maintain the stored information. Its information is stored in an array of floating
gate transistors called cells.

Font

A type or style of letter or numeral characters used in written text.

Frequency

The number of times a signal executes a complete excursion through its maximum and
minimum values and returns to the same value. The number of vibration cycles.

Gap Media

Print media with a space between each label where only the paper backing exists. The
printers sensor uses this gap to identify when the printed label ends and to properly position
the next label for printing.

Gauge

A unit of measurement used to describe the nominal thickness of wire. The higher the gauge
number, the smaller the diameter.

Gear

A system of toothed wheels meshed together so that the motion of one is passed on to the
others.

Gigabytes

Used to describe data transfer rates or storage capacity of 1 billion bytes.

Groove

An elongated slot cut into an object.

Hertz

Radio waves or other electromagnetic radiation resulting from oscillations of electricity in a

conductor. Also the measurement of those oscillations.

Hexidecimal

A numbering system composed of six letters (A-F) and ten numbers (0-9) used to condense
binary numbers.

Hex Screw

A threaded rod having a flanged head that is comprised of six sides - a type of hardware used
to attach two or more objects.

Hole

In engineering: a recess that does not penetrate completely through as a bore or orifice. Term
may be casually used in lieu of a bore or orifice.

Horizontal

On a level plane ninety-degrees from vertical.

Hz

(Hertz) Radio waves or other electromagnetic radiation resulting from oscillations of electricity
in a conductor. Also the measurement of those oscillations.

Icon

An image or picture that has a specific meaning.

I.D. Filter

In RFID, software that compares a newly read ID with those in a database or set.

Idle Gear

A toothed wheel that is not directly driven, but instead receives motion from another.

Idle Roller

A non-toothed wheel that is not driven - in the case of printers, it is typically used to provide
tension on a timing belt. Also referred to as tension roller.

Illuminate

To give or emit light.

Inductive Coupling

In RFID, systems that use the inducing of a current in a coil as a means of transferring data or
power.

Intermittent

Stopping and starting again at intervals.

In-Use Programming

The ability to read from, and write to, an RFID tag while attached to its object.

Junction

A place or point of joining or crossing.

Kinetic

The science dealing with the motion of masses in relation to the forces acting on them.

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Key

The button on a panel that may be pressed to send an electrical signal to influence a
predetermined activity.

Keyed

A physical object shaped in a manner so as to prevent unwanted movement or to ensure

desired movement.

Kg

(Kilogram) A unit of weight measure within the metric system.

Kilo-Bytes

Used to describe data transfer rates or storage capacity of approximately 1000 bytes.

Knob

A rounded handle to facilitate the manual opening, closing, securing, or otherwise movement
of the object to which it is attached.

Knurled

An item that has recessed grooves or elevated areas on its surface to increase manual grip.

Label

Print media that has been used or printed upon that has adhesive on one side.

LAN Interface

(Local Area Network) A computer network limited to the immediate area, consequently
capable of transmitting data at a very fast rate. Usually the computer is limited to the same
building, or floor of a building, as the periphery device.

Latch

An object that is designed to be moved from one position to another for the purpose of
preventing or allowing the opening of another object.

Lateral

Movement to the left or to the right - horizontal movement.

LCD

(Liquid Crystal Display) A display technology involving optical glass panels whose opacity can
be controlled by electrical signals. A liquid crystal surface is sandwiched between two
polarizing panels and when voltage is applied to certain areas, the crystal darkens. A light
source behind the panel transmits through the transparent crystals and is mostly blocked by
the darkened ones.

LED

(Light Emitting Diode) A semiconductor light source that emits visible light or invisible infrared
radiation. The color of the emitted light depends on the chemical composition of the
semiconducting material used.

Lever

An object that turns on a fixed point usually to engage or disengage a latch.

Laminate

A film or sheet placed onto and adhered flatly over another material.

Life

Relative to RFID, the functional period within which maintenance, adjustment, and repair is not
reasonably expected.

Linear

The measurement of length without consideration of other dimensions.

Linerless Media

Print media that does not have a space between each label as does the eye-mark and gap
type media. This media is continuous and is divided based on printer programming.

Link

An active connection to another document, graphic, or address. By selecting the designated

button, text, graphic, or screen location; one is taken to the predetermined linked location.

(Meter) A unit of measure in the metric system equal to 39.37 inches.

MB

(Megabytes) Used to describe data transfer rates or storage capacity of approximately 1

million bytes depending on the manner of compression.

MM

(Millimeter) A unit of measure in the metric system equal to 0.03937 (1/25) inches.

Media

In printing, a batch of unprinted labels or tags.

Megabytes

Used to describe data transfer rates or storage capacity of approximately 1 million bytes
depending on the manner of compression.

Menu

A display of items that may be chosen.

Meter

A unit of measure in the metric system equal to 39.37 inches.

Millimeter

A unit of measure in the metric system equal to 0.03937 (1/25) inches.

Module

A self-contained unit that may be plugged into another unit to operate.

Multimeter

A device that is used to measure output units relating to electrical current.

Memory Card

Relative to RFID, a read/write or reprogrammable tag in credit card size.

Memory Modules

A read/write or reprogrammable RFID tag.

Mobile Inventory Vehicle

In RFID, a vehicle equipped with a system for locating tagged vehicles, containers, and other
objects for the purpose of inventory control.

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Modulation

In RFID, the methods of altering carriers in order to transmit the encoded information.

Nest

A set of similarly shaped objects with one smaller and resting within the other.

Nominal

The point between a positive and negative deviation which is considered to be optimum.

Nut

A small metal block with a threaded hole through its center for screwing onto a bolt.

Nylon Material

A milky-white, synthetic material used in manufacturing that is purchased in blocks and

machined to the desired shape - resembles plastic.

Offset

In label printing, it is the repositioning distance that the printer must make after advancing the
printed label for cutting or dispensing. The offset is the distance that the media must be
retracted following one of those activities so that printing may again take place.

Omni-Directional

The ability of an RFID tag to operate in any orientation.

Orientation

Having to do with the manner or angle of placement.

Orientation Sensitivity

In RFID, the range or measurement of decreased readability by non-optimal orientation.

Orifice

An opening for which something is to pass through - similar to a bore.

O-Ring

A typically circular object made of round, elastic material to provide a seal between two
objects.

Oscillate

To move back and forth along a span.

Pan Head Screw

A threaded rod with a rounded, flanged head used to attach multiple object together.

Paper

In printing applications, the temporary backing for print media. The paper is removed following
printing so the label may be applied.

Parallel

Objects extending in the same direction maintaining the same distance part.

Parallel Interface

An interface between computer and printer where the computer sends multiple bits of
information to the printer simultaneously by sending each bit over a separate wire.

Parameter

The span or area that something is allowed to exist or operate.

Parity

A simple form of error checking that is used in serial communication. A parity bit is a binary
digit that is added to a group of bits to detect the presence of an error. The parity bit take on
the value of an 0 or a 1 to satisfy a constraint on the overall parity of a binary number. The
parity scheme in use must be specified as even or odd. Parity is even if there are an even
number of 1 bits, and odd otherwise. None may also be chosen.

Passive Tags

Passive RFID tags that do not contain an internal power source. They are externally powered
and typically derive their power from the carrier signal radiated from the scanner.

PC

(Personal Computer) An electronic computing device that may be individually and

independently used or coupled to other similar devices.

Perforation

A series of through-holes in a material to facilitate tearing apart.

Perpendicular

At right angles to a given line or plane - a vertical line is perpendicular to a horizontal one and
vise-versa.

Phenolic Material

A black, synthetic material used in manufacturing that is purchased in blocks and machined to
the desired shape - resembles plastic.

Pinion Gear

A smaller gear meshed with a larger one.

Pitch

Physical top of form of media placed under the print head elements in the feed direction.

Plastic

A synthetic material typically rigid in nature that is molded to its useful shape. Plastic is
typically injection molded along with its color additive and may be of any color chosen.

Post

A pin or shaft to which an object may be tethered or latched.

Potentiometer

A variable resistor used to adjust voltage to affect various mechanical activities. This electronic
component is comprised of two terminals connected to either end of an resistive element and
a conductor that can be moved between the two ends, thus allowing the creation of a resistor
or voltage divider.

Primary

Something first in order or importance.

Print Assembly

The sub-assembly of a printer that comprise the printing components.

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Print Head

The device on a direct thermal or thermal transfer printer containing the heating elements that
causes an image to be transferred to print media.

Processor

A programmable device that performs all the instruction, logic, and mathematical processing in
a computer - is the brains of the computer. The processor is a microchip that is installed on a
motherboard (primary board) that coordinates hardware components. Also referred to as
CPU.

Profile

A side view of an item.

Program

To enter or send to the processor, the control parameters for electronic equipment to operate.

Proportional

To be equal.

Proximity Sensor

A device that detects and signals the presence of a selected object at, or near, the sensors
location.

Pulley

A toothed wheel for providing movement to a belt.

Quadrant

One quarter of the circumference of a circle.

Radial

Branching out in equal distances from a common center.

Radius

A straight line from the center of a circle or sphere to its periphery - also the measurement of
its distance.

RAM

(Random Access Memory) A network of electrically-charged points in which a computer stores

quickly accessible data in the form of 0s and 1s. Each storage or memory cell can be directly
accessed if the intersecting row or column is known.

Ratio

The quotient of one quantity divided by another of the same kind.

Reader

Relative to RFID, a device containing the digital electronics which extract and separate the
information from the format definition and error management bits.

Read/Write

Relative to RFID, many applications require that new data or revisions to data already in the
tag, be entered while it remains on the object. Some items with this capability of being reprogrammable are read/write tags, memory cards, or memory modules.

Receive Buffer

An area of temporary data storage to help compensate for differences in the transfer rate and
the processing ability of the printer.

Receptacle

A female connector to which a male connector may be inserted - typically for electrical current.

Relay

A simple electro-mechanical switch made up of an electromagnet and a set of contacts.

Relays use a small amount of power to energize things that require a greater amount of
energy.
Sometimes relays are serial connected so that one smaller relay activates a larger relay which
in turn, activates another larger still, and so on until the thing that is desired to be activated - is.

Retain

To keep or to hold in place.

Retract

To withdraw - the opposite of advance.

Resistor

A two-terminal electrical or electronic component that resists the flow of current producing a
voltage drop between its terminals in accordance with Ohms law. This electrical resistance is
equal to the voltage drop across the resistor, divided by the current that is flowing through it.

RF/AIS

(Radio Frequency Automatic Identification Systems)

RF/DC

Systems that communicate over a radio link between a host computer and a data source. RF/
DC enhances the capabilities of automatic ID Systems by providing the capabilities of harewire data communications without the physical restrictions interconnecting wires.

RFID

(Radio Frequency Identification) A method of identifying unique items using radio waves.
Typically, a reader communicates with a tag, which holds digital information in a microchip. But
there are chipless forms of RFID tags that use material to reflect back a portion of the radio
waves beamed at them.

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A system of finding the position or location of assets.

RFID Tags

A microchip attached to an antenna that is packaged in a way that it can be applied to an

object. The tag picks up signals from, and sends signals to, a reader. The tag contains a
unique serial number, but may have other information and come in many forms, such as smart
labels that can have a barcode printed on it, or can simply be mounted inside a carton or
embedded in plastic. RFID tags can be active, passive, or semi-passive.
Each tag broadcasts a signal to be received by three reader antennas. The time each signal is
received is passed on to a software system that uses triangulation to calculate the location of
the asset.

Ribbon

A thin, flexible strip with layers of material; one of which contains ink used to produce an image
on print media.

Ribbon Core

A thick cardboard sleeve onto which ribbon is wound.

Rigid

Not flexible - stiff.

(Read-Only Memory) ROM is a memory chip. It is programmed with specific data when it is
manufactured. There are five basic types: ROM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM, and Flash
Memory.

ROM

Each type has unique characteristics, but they all are types of memory that have two things in
common: the stored data is non-volatile (not lost when power is removed) and the stored data
is unchangeable or requires a special operation to do so.
ROM chips contain a grid of columns and rows. A diode is used to connect the lines and gain
access to the data if the value is 1. If the value is 0, the lines are not connected and access is
denied.

RPM

(Revolutions Per Minute) The number of cycles within the time span of one minute.

Route

The path or course taken to get from one location to another - example: the routing of a cable
within a machine.

SAM

(Serial Access Memory) Stores data as a series of memory cell that can only be accessed
sequentially. Works very well for memory buffers where data is normally stored in the order in
which they will be used.

SBPL

(SATO Basic Programming Language)

The units to measure distance - or a short tool for measurement.

Scale

To increase or decrease the proportionate size of an object - example: text or graphics on a

printed label.

Scanner

In RFID, an antennas transmitter and receiver electronics integrated in a single package.

Screen

An electronic display.

Seat

To nest or couple one object to another. The same as to nest.

Secondary

The next to follow the primary in sequence or importance.

SEMBL

A SATO specific mode of printer operation that can execute the program of BASIC format in
the printer. This allows the printer to be configured and operated without interfacing with an
external computer or software.

Sensitivity

The degree of ease or difficult to gain a response - example: a sensor transmitter signal may
require increase to penetrate the thickness of print media in order to be receipted by its
receiver.

Sensor

A device that responds to a physical stimulus and produces and electronic signal.

Separation

The operational distance between two RFID tags.

Sequential

One to follow another in a specified order - examples: 1, 2, 3; A, B, C.

Serial Interface

A general-purpose interface that can be used for almost any type of device in which only 1 bit
of communication is transmitted at a time.

Set Screw

Attachment hardware specifically used to secure an object may be moved in a specific position
or location.

Shaft

Any rod, bar, or tube.

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Simultaneous

To take place at the same time.

Sleeve

A thin hollow material that is inserted onto another to provide proportionate spacing.

Snap Ring

A circular clip that may be applied to a shaft, etc. to prevent another object from moving - used
to retain objects in position.

Solid

An item that is not porous.

An item that is not transparent or translucent.

Spacer

Any object of purpose to maintain a specific distance from two other objects - example: a
sleeve or washer.

Spindle

A shaft or rod that is fixed on one or both ends and spins on its axis while maintaining its
projection.

SRAM

(Static Random Access Memory) A type of memory that is faster and more reliable than the
more common DRAM. The term static is derived from the fact that it doesnt need to be
refreshed like DRAM.

Stainless Steel

A shiny, mirror-like carbon steel alloyed with chromium to inhibit rust.

Steel

Metal that contains a specific percentage of carbon. The percentage of carbon determines its
strength, in addition to how prone it is to rust.

Stepper Motor

An electrical motor designed to rotate in both directions and to move in incremented distances.

Sub-Assembly

A group of components assembled to form a complete unit that is a part of a larger unit.

Switch

A small mechanical device when altered sends an electrical signal to influence a

predetermined activity. Unlike a button or key, switches may have multiple positions.

Tag

The transmitter/receiver pair of transceiver plus the information storage mechanism attached
to the object. It is referred to as the tag, transponder, electronic label, code plate, and various
other terms. Although transponder is technically the most accurate, the most common term,
and the one preferred by the Automatic Identification Manufacturers, is tag.
The printing method that creates an image by transferring ink from a heat activated ribbon
onto the media using the heat from a thermal printhead.

Thermal Transfer

A printhead is composed of a set of pins referred to as elements which may be selectively

heated through electrical induction. Regular paper media is used in this application in
conjunction with the heat sensitive ribbon. The ribbon deposits a coating of dark material onto
the paper when exposed to intense heat.
Thermal transfer printing is more durable than direct thermal printing and is often used when a
label needs to endure longer than a year.

Thermodynamics

The science that deals with the relationship of heat and mechanical energy - also the
conversion of one into the other.

Threads

The spiral grooves on the shaft of a screw,

Three-Dimensional

The three projectories of an object: X axis is the distance left and right, the Y axis is the
distance up and down, and the Z axis is the distance inward and outward.

Torsion Spring

A piece of wire bent into a spiral and connected on each end by different objects to allow them
to be pulled apart and then automatically return to their original position once released.

Transformer

A device used to increase or decrease electricitys voltage and current. The device consists of
one or more windings (typically copper) which, the ratio of the number of turns inversely
determines the voltage change. The windings are wrapped around a magnetic core affecting
magnetic induction.

Transistor

A device used to amplify a signal or open and close a circuit. Is constructed of a

semiconductive material and is comprised of three terminals where one can be used to control
the flow of current through the other two.

Translucent

When a medium is of a condition so as to allow light to filter.

Transparent

When a medium is of a condition so one can see through it unfettered.

Transponder

The part of a tag that includes the antenna and that is used to emit a response to a signal.

Tread

The act of an object making repetitive contact upon another that is in motion.

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Troubleshoot

The act of locating the source of a problem or problems.

Two-Dimensional

Two of the projectories of an object: X axis is the distance left and right and the Y axis is the
distance up and down. In a two-dimensional perspective, the Z axis is not recognized.

Uniform

The state of multiple objects being the same.

Units

Any fixed quantity, measure, etc.

USB Interface

(Universal Serial Bus) An external peripheral interface standard for communication between a
computer and external peripherals over a cable using bi-serial transmission.

Value

The quantity for which a symbol stands.

Vertical

A plane or axis that is plum - the Y axis.

Voltage

The units of electrical force - the ampere current that flows through a conductor.

Volume

The amount of space occupied in three dimensions - cubic contents.

The strength or loudness of sound.

Washer

A flat disk of metal, rubber, etc., used to make a seat for the head of a bolt, screw, or nut.

Wattage

The amount of electrical power to operate an electrically powered device - arrived by

multiplying amperage by voltage.

Wear

To diminish in quality by repetitive activity.

Wireless

Operates with electromagnetic waves and not with conducting wire.

Wiring Harness

Multiple electrical wires bundled together.

A protocol for controlling the flow of data between computers and other devices on an
asychronous serial connection.

X-ON/X-Off

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For example, a computer typically sends data to a printer faster than the printer can print. The
printer contains a buffer where data is stored until it catches up, a small microprocessor in the
printer sends back an Xoff signal to stop sending data. When enough data is printed and the
buffer storage becomes free, the printer sends an Xon signal to resume sending data.

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SATO GROUP OF COMPANIES

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Asia Pacific & Oceania Region
SATO ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.
438B Alexandra Road #09-01/02,
Alexandra Technopark, Singapore 119968
Tel: +65-6271-5300
Fax: +65-6273-6011
Email: [email protected]
www.satoasiapacific.com

SATO AUTO-ID MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.

SATO ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.

in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam Representative Office
Level 6, Room 615.6, Me Linh Point Tower
2 Ngo Duc Ke Street, District 1,
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: +84-8-3520-3008
Fax: +84-8-3520-2800
Email: [email protected]
www.satoasiapacific.com

No.25, Jalan Pemberita U1/49,

Temasya Industrial Park, Section U1,
40150 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan,
Malaysia
Tel: +60-3-7620-8901
Fax: +60-3-5569-4977
Email: [email protected]
www.satoasiapacific.com

SATO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.

SATO AUTO-ID (THAILAND) CO., LTD.

30 Apollo Drive, Mairangi Bay

Auckland, New Zealand
Tel: +64 9-477-2222
Fax: +64-9-477-2228
Email:
[email protected]
www.satonewzealand.com

292/1 Moo 1 Theparak Road,

Tumbol Theparak, Amphur Muang,
Samutprakarn 10270, Thailand
Tel: +66-2-736-4460
Fax: +66-2-736-4461
Email: [email protected]
www.satothailand.co.th

1/1 Nursery Avenue, Clayton Business

Park, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia
Tel: +61-3-8814-5330
Fax: +61-3-8814-5335
Email: [email protected]
www.satoaustralia.com

SATO NEW ZEALAND LTD.

European Region
SATO SHANGHAI CO., LTD.
307 Haining Road, ACE Bldg,
10th Floor, Hongkou Area,
Shanghai 200080, China
Tel: +86-21-6306-8899
Fax: +86-21-6309-1318
Email: [email protected]
www.satochina.com

SATO ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.

Korea Representative Office
6F, Korea Housing Center,
Yeouido-dong 45-11, Yeongdeungpo-gu,
Seoul 150-736, Korea
Tel: +82-2-761-5072
Fax: +82-2-761-5073
Email: [email protected]
www.satokorea.com

SATO ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.

India Representative Office
Regus Level 2, Connaught Place,
Bund Garden Road, Pune. 411001, India
Tel: +91-20-4014-7747
Fax: +91-20-4014-7576
Email: [email protected]
www.satoasiapacific.com

SATO LABELLING SOLUTIONS

EUROPE GmbH (GERMANY)
Ersheimer Strae 71,
69434 Hirschhorn, Germany
Tel: +49-6272-9201-0
Fax: +49-6272-9201-399
Email: [email protected]
www.satoeurope.com

SATO BENELUX B.V. (NETHERLANDS)

Techniekweg 1b, 3481 MK Harmelen,
Netherlands
Tel.: +31-348-444437
Fax: +31-348-446403
Email: [email protected]
www.satoeurope.com

SATO LABELLING SOLUTIONS

EUROPE GmbH (ITALY)
Viale Europa 39/1,
20090 Cusago, Milano, Italy
Tel.: +39-02-903-944-64
Fax: +39-02-903-940-35
Email: [email protected]
www.satoeurope.com

Latest contact information of worldwide SATO operations can be

found on the Internet at www.satoworldwide.com

SATO POLSKA SP. Z O.O.

ul. Wrocawska 123, Radwanice,
55-015 w. Katarzyna, Poland
Tel: +48-71-381-03-60
Fax: +48-71-381-03-68
Email: [email protected]
www.sato.pl

SATO IBERIA S.A.U.

Dels Corrals Nous, 35-39
Pol. Can Roqueta, 08202 - Sabadell
Barcelona, Spain
Tel: +34-902-333-341
Fax: +34-902-333-349
Email: [email protected]
www.satoeurope.com

SATO FRANCE S.A.S.

Parc d'Activits, Rue Jacques Messager,
59 175 Templemars, France
Tel: +33-3-20-62-96-40
Fax: +33-3-20-62-96-55
Email: [email protected]
www.satoeurope.com

SATO UK LTD.
Valley Road, Harwich,
Essex CO12 4RR, United Kingdom
Tel: +44-1255-240000
Fax: +44-1255-240111
Email: [email protected]
www.satouk.com

American Region
SATO AMERICA, INC.
10350-A Nations Ford Road, Charlotte,
NC 28273, U.S.A.
Tel: +1-704-644-1650
Fax: +1-704-644-1662
www.satoamerica.com

SATO LABELING SOLUTIONS

AMERICA, INC.
1140 Windham Parkway, Romeoville,
Illinois 60446, U.S.A.
Tel: +1-630-771-4200
Fax: +1-630-771-4210
www.satolabeling.com