SATO CL-408 Owner's manual

E/Pro Programming Reference
For printer models:
PN: 9001096E
www.satoamerica.com
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
E/Pro Programming Reference
For printer models:
PN: 9001096E
www.satoamerica.com
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

SATO America, Inc.
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FCC Statement
The printer complies with the requirements in Part 15 of FCC Rules for a Class B Computing Device. Operating
the printer in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference to radio and TV reception. If the interference
is unacceptable, you can reposition the equipment, which may improve reception.

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PRINTER REFERENCE TABLE
Each printer model (product) applicable to this document has been assigned a reference letter character and is
listed below. The Table Of Contents identifies specific commands and the products to which they apply.
• CL408/412e (A)
• CL608/612e (B)
• M8400RVe (C)
• M5900RVe (D)
• M8459/60/85/90Se (E)
• CT400/410, D508/D512(F)
• M84Pro (G)
• M10e (H)
• XL400/410e (I)
• LM408/412e (J)
• CG208/212 (K)
• CG408/412 (L)
• TG308/312 (M)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
About This Manual 1-2
Print Area Calculation 1-3
PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS
Programming Language 2-2
Selecting Protocol Codes 2-3
Using Basic 2-4
Print Position Commands 2-6
COMMAND CODE QUICK REFERENCE
A: <ESC>A Start Label (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-2
<ESC>~A Cut, Label (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M) 3-2
<ESC>~a Cut, Job (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I) 3-2
<ESC>~(NULL) Multiple Cuts (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, M) 3-2
<ESC>~B Cut, Last (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H) 3-2
<ESC>AO Auto Online (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J) 3-2
<ESC>A1 Media Size (dots) (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M) 3-2
<ESC>A1 Media Size (mm) (Applicable Product: I, M) 3-2
<ESC>& Form Overlay, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-2
<ESC>AR Standard Print Area (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J) 3-2
<ESC>&R Form Overlay, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-2
<ESC>&S Form Overlay, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-3
<ESC>* Clear (Memory Card) (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M) 3-3
<ESC>* System Clear (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I) 3-3
<ESC>@ Offline/Pause (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-3
<ESC>A3 Start Point Correction (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 3-3
<ESC>AX Print Area Enlargement (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J) 3-3
B: <ESC>B Barcode, Ratio 1:3 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-4
<ESC>BC CODE 93 Barcode (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 3-4
<ESC>BD Barcode, Ratio 2:5 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-4
<ESC>BF Bookland (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-4
<ESC>BG CODE 128 Barcode (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 3-4
<ESC>BI UCC/EAN 128 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-5
<ESC>BJ/BJD True Type Font, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, M) 3-5
<ESC>BJF Card, Format (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, M) 3-5
<ESC>BJS Print Memory Card Status (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, M) 3-5
<ESC>BJT True Type Font, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, M) 3-5
<ESC>BK PDF 417 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-6
<ESC>BL UPC-A Barcode (No HRI) (Applicable Product: I, K, L, M) 3-6
<ESC>BL~d UPC-A Barcode (with HRI) (Applicable Product: I, L, M) 3-6
<ESC>BM UPC-A Barcode (with HRI) (Applicable Product: I, K, L, M) 3-7
<ESC>BP Postnet (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-7
<ESC>BQ QR Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-7
<ESC>BT Variable Ratio Barcodes (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-8
<ESC>BV Maxi Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-8
<ESC>BW Barcode Expansion (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-8
<ESC>BX Data Matrix Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-8
C: <ESC>C Repeat Label (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-9
<ESC>CB Tearoff Correction (Applicable Product: L) 3-9
<ESC>CI Sensor Selection (Applicable Product: L) 3-9
<ESC>CC Card, Slot Specification (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M) 3-9
<ESC>CL CR/LF Deletion (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 3-9
<ESC>CR Serial Port (Applicable Product: L) 3-9
<ESC>CP Ribbon (Applicable Product: L) 3-9
<ESC>CS Print Speed (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-10
<ESC>CT Cut Number Unit (Applicable Product: I, K, L, M) 3-10
D: <ESC>D Barcode, Ratio 1:2 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-10
<ESC>d/D~ Barcode, Human Readable Information (HRI) (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 3-10
<ESC>DC Data Matrix Code, Data (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-10
<ESC>DI Interface (Applicable Product: K, L) 3-10
<ESC>$ Font, Vector (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M) 3-11

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<ESC>$= Outline Font Print (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M) 3-11
E: <ESC>E Line Feed (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-11
<ESC>EJ Media Ejection (Applicable Product: I, M) 3-11
<ESC>EP Print End Position (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-11
<ESC>EU EAN/UCC Composite Symbol (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-11
<ESC>EX Memory Area Enlarge Specification (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J) 3-11
<ESC>EX0 Print Length Expansion (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, L) 3-11
F: <ESC>F Sequential Numbering (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-12
<ESC>FC Print Circles (Applicable Product: M) 3-12
<ESC>FT Print Triangles (Applicable Product: M) 3-12
<ESC>FM Format Memory Card (Applicable Product: K, L) 3-12
<ESC>FP Print Memory Card Status (Applicable Product: K, L) 3-12
<ESC>FW Printing, Lines & Boxes (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-13
<ESC>FX Data Matrix Code, Sequential Number (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-13
G: <ESC>G Graphics, Custom (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-13
<ESC>GC BMP File, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-13
<ESC>GI Graphic, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-13
<ESC>GM Graphics, BMP File (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-13
<ESC>GP Graphics, PCX File (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-13
<ESC>GR Graphic, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-14
<ESC>GT BMP File, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-14
H: <ESC>H Horizontal Print Position (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-14
I: <ESC>I Batch Separator (Applicable Product: I, M) 3-14
<ESC>I2 Serial Interface (Applicable Product: K, L) 3-14
<ESC>I3 LAN Interface (Applicable Product: K, L) 3-14
<ESC>ID Job Store ID (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-14
<ESC>IG Sensor Type Selection (Applicable Product: F, K, L) 3-15
<ESC>I1 IEEE1284 (Applicable Product: L) 3-15
J: <ESC>J Journal Printing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L) 3-15
K: <ESC>K External Character Recall Text Flow (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-15
L: <ESC>L Character, Expansion (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-15
<ESC>LA Language (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J) 3-15
<ESC>LD User Download (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-15
<ESC>LF Online Feed (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J) 3-15
<ESC>LH Zero Slash (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 3-15
M: <ESC>M M Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 3-15
N: <ESC>NC (EJ) Eject and Cut (Applicable Product: I, K, M) 3-15
O: <ESC>OA OA Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-16
<ESC>OB OB Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-16
<ESC>OF Offset Data (Applicable Product: I, M) 3-16
<ESC>OL Online (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 3-16
P: <ESC>P Character, Pitch (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-16
<ESC>( Reverse Image (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-16
<ESC>PC Printer Motion Register Specification (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-16
<ESC>PD Small Label Size Specification (Applicable Product: H) 3-16
<ESC>% Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-16
<ESC>PG EEPROM Setup (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 3-16
<ESC>PH Print Method, Thermal/Themal Transfer (Applicable Product: F, I, K, L, M) 3-16
<ESC>PI PCX File, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M) 3-17
<ESC>PM Print Mode Selection (Applicable Product: F, K, L) 3-17
<ESC>PO Offset Specification (Applicable Product: F, K, L) 3-17
<ESC># Start Position Specification (Applicable Product: I, K, M) 3-17
<ESC>#E Print Darkness (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-17
<ESC>PR Character, Fixed Spacing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-17
<ESC>PS Character, Proportional Spacing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-17
<ESC>PY PCX File, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M) 3-17
Q: <ESC>Q Print Quantity (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, J, K, L, M) 3-17
R: <ESC>RC Sheet Unit Cut Quantity (Applicable Product: H) 3-18
<ESC>RD Font, Raster (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-18
<ESC>RE Telegraphic Message End Specification (Applicable Product: H) 3-18
<ESC>RF Recall and Print of Font & Logo (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-18
<ESC>RI Label Size (Applicable Product: H) 3-18
<ESC>RM Mirror Image (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, M) 3-19
<ESC>RP Reprint Configuration (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J) 3-19
<ESC>RS Sheet Sending Specification (Applicable Product: H) 3-19
<ESC>RT Label Size (Applicable Product: H) 3-19
<ESC>RW Sheet Unit Copy Quanitity (Applicable Product: H) 3-19
S: <ESC>S S Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-19

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<ESC>/ Form Overlay, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-19
<ESC>/D Field, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-19
<ESC>/N Field, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-20
T: <ESC>2D10 PDF417 of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 3-20
<ESC>2D12 Micro PDF417 of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-20
<ESC>2D20 Maxi Code of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-21
<ESC>2D30 QR Code (Mode 2) of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-21
<ESC>2D31 QR Code (Mode 1) of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-21
<ESC>2D32 Micro QR Code of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-22
<ESC>2D50 Data Matrix (ECC200) of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-22
<ESC>T1 Store 16x16 External Character (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-22
<ESC>T2 Store 24x24 External Character (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-22
<ESC>T Custom Designed Characters (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I) 3-23
<ESC>TK Forced Tear off (Applicable Product: K, L) 3-23
<ESC>TP Test Printing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-23
<ESC>TW Option Waiting Time (Applicable Product: K, L) 3-23
<ESC>2S Two-Color Print Range Specification (Applicable Product: F) 3-23
U: <ESC>U U Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-23
<ESC>_D Variable Data Specification (Applicable Product: H) 3-23
<ESC>_F Small Label Start (Applicable Product: H) 3-24
<ESC>_N Format Specification (Applicable Product: H) 3-24
<ESC>_Q Print Quantity (Applicable Product: H) 3-24
V: <ESC>V Vertical Print Position (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, M) 3-24
W: <ESC>WA Calendar Printing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, L, M) 3-24
<ESC>WB WB Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-24
<ESC>WD Copy Image Area (Partial Copy) (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-24
<ESC>WI IP Address Setup (Applicable Product: K, L) 3-24
<ESC>WK Job Name (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-24
<ESC>WL WL Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-25
<ESC>WM RARP (Applicable Product: F, J, K, L) 3-25
<ESC>WP Calendar Increment (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M) 3-25
<ESC>WS Work-Shift Print Information Specification (Applicable Product: E) 3-25
<ESC>WT Calendar Configuration (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M) 3-25
<ESC>WZ Wireless LAN (Applicable Product: K) 3-25
<ESC>W1 IP Address Setting (Applicable Product: K, L) 3-27
<ESC>W2 Subnet Mask (Applicable Product: K, L) 3-27
<ESC>W3 Default Gateway (Applicable Product: K, L) 3-27
X: <ESC>XB XB Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-27
<ESC>XCL XCL Font (Applicable Font: I, M) 3-28
<ESC>XCS XCS Font (Applicable Font: I, M) 3-28
<ESC>XL XL Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-28
<ESC>XM XM Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-28
<ESC>XS XS Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-28
<ESC>XU XU Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-28
Y: <ESC>YE Label Specification (Applicable Product: F, K) 3-28
<ESC>YR Format, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-28
<ESC>YS Format, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-28
Z: <ESC>Z Stop Label (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-28
<ESC>0 Replace Data (Partial Edit) (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 3-28
STANDARD COMMAND CODES
Control Commands 4-2
<ESC>A Start Label (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-2
<ESC>Z Stop Label (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-2
<ESC>Q Print Quantity (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, J, K, L, M) 4-3
<ESC>ID Job ID Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-4
<ESC>WK Job Name (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-5
Modification Commands 4-6
<ESC>L Character, Expansion (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-6
<ESC>P Character, Pitch (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-7
<ESC>PR Character, Fixed Spacing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-8
<ESC>PS Character, Proportional Spacing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-8
<ESC>% Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-9
<ESC>F Sequential Numbering (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-10
<ESC>FC Print Circles (Applicable Product: M) 4-11
<ESC>FT Print Triangles (Applicable Product: M) 4-13
<ESC>FW Print, Lines & Boxes (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-14

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<ESC>( Reverse Image (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-15
<ESC>& Form Overlay, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-16
<ESC>/ Form Overlay, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-17
<ESC>0 Replace Data (Partial Edit) (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-18
<ESC>WD Copy Image Area (Partial Copy) (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-19
<ESC>J Journal Printing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L) 4-20
<ESC>RF Recall and Print of Font & Logo (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-21
<ESC>RM Mirror Image (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, M) 4-22
<ESC>_D Variable Data Specification (Applicable Product: H, K, L) 4-23
<ESC>_F Small Label Start (Applicable Product: H) 4-24
<ESC>_N Format Specification (Applicable Product: H) 4-25
<ESC>_Q Print Quantity (Applicable Product: H, K, L) 4-26
<ESC>PD Small Label Size Specification (Applicable Product: H) 4-27
<ESC>RE Telegraphic Message End Specification (Applicable Product: H) 4-28
<ESC>RS Sheet Sending Specification (Applicable Product: H) 4-29
<ESC>2S Two-Color Print Range Specification (Applicable Product: F) 4-30
Print Position Commands 4-31
<ESC>A1 Media Size (dots) (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-31
<ESC>A1 Media Size (mm) (Applicable Product: I, M) 4-32
<ESC>H Horizontal Print Position (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-33
<ESC>V Vertical Print Position (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-33
<ESC>PO Offset Specification (Applicable Product: F, K, L) 4-34
<ESC># Start Position Specification (Applicable Product: I, K, M) 4-35
<ESC>RI Label Size (Applicable Product: H) 4-36
<ESC>RT Label Size (Applicable Product: H) 4-37
Font Commands 4-38
<ESC>XM XM Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-38
<ESC>XS XS Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-38
<ESC>XU XU Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-38
<ESC>S S Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-38
<ESC>M M Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-38
<ESC>U U Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-38
<ESC>OA OA Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-38
<ESC>OB OB Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-38
<ESC>XB XB Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-39
<ESC>XL XL Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-39
<ESC>WB WB Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-39
<ESC>WL WL Font (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-39
<ESC>RD Font, Raster (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-40
<ESC>$ Font, Vector (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-41
<ESC>$= Outline Font Print (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-41
<ESC>XCL XCL Font (Applicable Product: I, M) 4-42
<ESC>XCS XCS Font (Applicable Product: I, M) 4-42
<ESC>K External Character Recall Text Flow (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 4-43
<ESC>T1 Store 16x16 External Character (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-44
<ESC>T2 Store 24x24 External Character (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-45
Barcode Commands 4-46
<ESC>B Barcode, Ratio 1:3 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-46
<ESC>BD Barcode, Ratio 2:5 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-46
<ESC>D Barcode, Ratio 1:2 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-46
<ESC>d/D~ Barcode, Human Readable Information (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 4-50
<ESC>BC CODE 93 Barcode (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-52
<ESC>BF Bookland (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-53
<ESC>BG CODE 128 Barcode (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-54
<ESC>BI UCC/EAN 128 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-55
<ESC>BL UPC-A Barcode (No HRI) (Applicable Product: K, L, M) 4-57
<ESC>BL~d UPC-A Barcode (with HRI) (Applicable Product: I, K, L, M) 4-58
<ESC>BM UPC-A Barcode (with HRI) (Applicable Product: I, K, L, M) 4-60
<ESC>BP Postnet (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-62
<ESC>BT Variable Ratio Barcodes (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-63
<ESC>BW Barcode Expansion (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-64
<ESC>EU EAN/UCC Composite Symbol (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-65
2D Code Commands 4-67
<ESC>BK PDF417 (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-67
<ESC>BQ QR Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-68
<ESC>BV Maxi Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-69
<ESC>BX Data Matrix Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-70
<ESC>DC Data Matrix Code, Data (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-71

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<ESC>FX Data Matrix Code, Sequential Number (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-72
<ESC>2D10 PDF417 of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-73
<ESC>2D12 Micro PDF417 of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-74
<ESC>2D20 Maxi Code of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-69
<ESC>2D30 QR Code (Mode 2) of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-75
<ESC>2D31 QR Code (Mode 1) of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-76
<ESC>2D32 Micro QR Code of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-78
<ESC>2D50 Data Matrix (ECC200) of 2D Code (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-80
System Commands 4-81
<ESC>CS Print Speed (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-81
<ESC>#E Print Darkness (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-82
<ESC>A3 Base Reference Point (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-83
<ESC>AR Print Area, Standard (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J) 4-85
<ESC>AX Print Area Enlargement (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J) 4-85
<ESC>EP Print End Position (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-86
<ESC>~a Cut, Job (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I) 4-87
<ESC>~(NULL) Multiple Cuts (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, M) 4-88
<ESC>~A Cut, Label (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M) 4-89
<ESC>~B Cut, Last (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H) 4-90
<ESC>CB Tear-off Correction (Applicable Product: L) 4-91
<ESC>CI Sensor Selection (Applicable Product: L) 4-92
<ESC>CR Serial Port (Applicable Product: L) 4-93
<ESC>CP Ribbon (Applicable Product: L) 4-94
<ESC>CT Cut Number Unit (Applicable Product: I, K, L, M) 4-95
<ESC>DI Interface (Applicable Product: K, L) 4-96
<ESC>EJ Media Ejection (Applicable Product: I, M) 4-97
<ESC>EX Memory Area Enlarge Specification (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J) 4-98
<ESC>FM Format Memory Card (Applicable Product: K, L) 4-99
<ESC>FP Print Memory Card Status (Applicable Product: K, L) 4-100
<ESC>@ Offline/Pause (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-101
<ESC>OL Online (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 4-102
<ESC>AO Auto Online (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J) 4-103
<ESC>C Repeat Label (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-104
<ESC>PG EEPROM Setup (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M) 4-105
<ESC>PC Printer Motion Register Specification (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-105
<ESC>IG Sensor Type Selection (Applicable Product: F, K, L) 4-106
<ESC>I1 IEEE1284 (Applicable Product: L) 4-107
<ESC>I2 Serial Interface (Applicable Product: K, L) 4-108
<ESC>I3 LAN Interface (Applicable Product: K, L) 4-109
<ESC>NC (EJ) Eject and Cut (Applicable Product: K) 4-110
<ESC>PH Print Method, Thermal/Themal Transfer (Applicable Product: F, I, K, L, M) 4-111
<ESC>PM Print Mode Selection (Applicable Product: F, K, L) 4-112
<ESC>E Line Feed (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-113
<ESC>LD User Download (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-114
<ESC>RP Reprint Configuration (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J) 4-115
<ESC>LA Language (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J) 4-116
<ESC>CL CR/LF Deletion (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J) 4-117
<ESC>LH Zero Slash (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J) 4-118
<ESC>LF Online Feed(Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J) 4-119
<ESC>TW Option Waiting Time (Applicable Product: K, L) 4-120
<ESC>TK Forced Tear Off (Applicable Product: K, L) 4-121
<ESC>TP Test Printing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-122
<ESC>EX0 Print Length Expansion (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, L) 4-123
<ESC>RC Sheet Unit Cut Quantity (Applicable Product: H) 4-124
<ESC>RW Sheet Unit Copy Quantity (Applicable Product: H) 4-125
<ESC>WI IP Address Setup (Applicable Product: K, l) 4-126
<ESC>WM RARP (Applicable Product: F, J, K, L) 4-127
<ESC>WZ Wireless LAN (Applicable Product: K) 4-127
<ESC>W1 IP Address Setting (Applicable Product: K, L) 4-131
<ESC>W2 Subnet Mask (Applicable Product: K, L) 4-132
<ESC>W3 Default Gateway (Applicable Product: K, L) 4-133
<ESC>WS Work-Shift Information Print Specification (Applicable Product: E) 4-134
<ESC>YE Label Specification (Applicable Product: F) 4-135
Intelligent Commands 4-136
<ESC>I Batch Separator (Applicable Product: I, M) 4-136
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<ESC>G Graphics, Custom (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-137
<ESC>GM Graphics, BMP File (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-138
<ESC>GP Graphics, PCX File (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 4-139
OPTIONAL COMMAND CODES
Calendar Commands 5-2
<ESC>WA Calendar Printing (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, L, M) 5-2
<ESC>WP Calendar Increment (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, L, M) 5-3
<ESC>WT Calendar Configuration (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M) 5-4
Memory Card Commands 5-5
<ESC>CC Card, Slot for Use (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M) 5-5
<ESC>BJF Card, Format (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, M) 5-6
<ESC>* Memory Card Clear (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 5-7
<ESC>* System Clear (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J) 5-8
<ESC>BJS Print Memory Card Status (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, M) 5-9
<ESC>BJT True Type Font, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, M) 5-10
<ESC>BJ/BJD True Type Font, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, M) 5-11
<ESC>YR Format/Field, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 5-12
<ESC>YS Format/Field, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 5-13
<ESC>&R Form Overlay, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 5-14
<ESC>&S Form Overlay, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 5-15
<ESC>GC BMP File, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 5-17
<ESC>GT BMP File, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 5-18
<ESC>PY PCX File, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M) 5-19
<ESC>PI PCX File, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M) 5-20
<ESC>GR Custom Graphic, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 5-21
<ESC>GI Custom Graphic, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 5-22
<ESC>T Character, Custom Designed (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J) 5-23
<ESC>/D Field, Recall (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 5-24
<ESC>/N Field, Store (Applicable Product: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M) 5-25
BI-DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
Introduction 6-2
General Configuration 6-2
Serial Interface 6-2
Receive Buffer 6-2
Data Transmission 6-2
Enquire & Response 6-3
Enquire (ENQ) 6-3
Cancel (CAN) 6-3
Print Job 6-3
Print Stop (DLE) 6-3
Print Start (DC1) 6-3
Obtain History Data (LW) 6-4
Release Return Error (SUB) 6-4
Printer Status (MG) 6-4
Counter Status (ME) 6-6
Sensor Status (SG) 6-6
Head Status (HC) 6-7
System Version Information (SB) 6-7
Memory Status (EB) 6-7
Format Overlay Status (FO) 6-8
Font Configuration (FG) 6-8
Interface Status (IG) 6-8
Interface Settings (H2) 6-9
Item Number Check 6-9
APPENDIX
Custom Characters & Graphics 7-2
Custom Designed Character Example 7-2
Custom Graphics Example 7-4
PCX Graphics Example 7-7
Custom Protocol Codes 7-8
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Table 1: Character Font Set (<ESC>XU) 7-9
Table 2: Character Font Set (<ESC>XS) 7-9
Table 3: Character Font Set (<ESC>XM) 7-10
Table 4: Character Font Set (<ESC>XB) 7-10
Table 5: Character Font Set (<ESC>XL) 7-11
Table 6: Character Font Set (<ESC>OA) 7-11
Table 7: Character Font Set (<ESC>OB) 7-12
Table 8: Parameter A & B Comparison (<ESC>RD) 7-12
Table 9: Character Font Set (<ESC>XCL/XCS) 7-13
Table 10: Character Font Set (<ESC>X70-77) 7-13
Table 11: Barcode Type (<ESC>B) 7-14
Table 12: Barcode Type (<ESC>BD) 7-14
Table 13: Barcode Type (<ESC>D) 7-15
Table 14: Code Table (<ESC>BC) 7-15
Table 15: Code Table (<ESC>BF) 7-16
Table 16: Code128 Data Values (<ESC>BG) 7-16
Table 17: Code Table (<ESC>BI) 7-17
Table 18: Code Table (<ESC>BP) 7-18
Table 19: Code Table (<ESC>BW) 7-18
Table 20: Code Table (<ESC>BW) 7-19
Table 21: Code Table (<ESC>BK) 7-19
Table 22: Character Size (<ESC>BK) 7-20
Table 23: Data Size (<ESC>BQ) 7-21
Table 24: Code Table (<ESC>BQ) 7-22
Table 25: Code Table (<ESC>BQ) 7-22
Table 26: Code Table (<ESC>BQ) 7-23
Table 27: Code Table (<ESC>BV) 7-24
Table 28: Format ID List (<ESC>BX) 7-24
Table 29: Code Table (<ESC>FX) 7-25
Table 30: Symbol & Data Quantity (<ESC>2D12) 7-26
Table 31: Code Table (<ESC>2D12) 7-27
Table 32: Code Table (<ESC>2D20) 7-28
Table 33: Data Size (<ESC>2D30) 7-29
Table 34: Data Size (<ESC>2D31) 7-30
Table 35: Code Table (<ESC>2D32) 7-31
Table 36: Code Table (<ESC>2D32) 7-32
Table 37: Code Table (<ESC>2D32) 7-33
Table 38: Code Table (<ESC>2D50) 7-34
Table 39: Parameters (<ESC>AR/AX) 7-35
Table 40: Parameters (<ESC>PG) 7-36
Table 41: Parameters (<ESC>PG) 7-38
Table 42: Parameters (<ESC>PG) 7-39
Table 43: Parameters (<ESC>PG) 7-40
Table 44: Parameters (<ESC>PC) 7-42
Table 45: Parameters (<ESC>PC) 7-44
Table 46: Parameters (<ESC>PC) 7-45
Table 47: Parameters (<ESC>PC) 7-46
Table 48: Parameters (<ESC>LD) 7-47
Table 49: Parameters (<ESC>EX) 7-47
Table 50: Parameters (<ESC>AR) 7-48
Table 51: Parameters (<ESC>G) 7-48
Table 52: Reference (<ESC>YS) 7-49
Table 53: Parameters (<ESC>&S) 7-50
Table 54: Parameters (<ESC>GI) 7-50
Glossary 7-51

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Unit 1: Introduction
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INTRODUCTION
• About This Manual
• Print Area Calculation

Unit 1: 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.
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 manual’s 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.
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.

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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
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 printer’s 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 label’s 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
NOTE: The valid ranges for each of the above may be found in the product
manuals.

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delete all positioning commands to return the printer to its default state.
Figure 1-1, Print Area Calculation
POWER ON LINE STATUS LABEL RIBBON
LINE FEED
Print Head
LABEL
LABEL
Label Width
Label Length
Maximum Printable Width
Initial Base Reference Point
Print Offset
New Base Reference Point

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PROGRAMMING
CONCEPTS
• 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 printer’s 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,DS”AS #1
This sets the host computer’s 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.