Print darkness – SATO CT410 User Manual
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Print Darkness
Command Structure
<ESC>#Eab
a
=
Print Darkness Range (A thru F)
b
=
Print darkness value (1 thru 5)
Example:
<ESC>#E2A
Placement:
Must be placed immediately after <ESC>A and
immediately before <ESC>Z in its own separate data stream
Default:
Value set in printer using the <ESC>PG Printer Setting
Command Function
To specify a new print darkness setting. This command allows
software control of the darkness setting for unique media and ribbon
combinations.
Input to Printer
<ESC>A
<ESC>#EA2
<ESC>Z
Printer Output
There is no printer output for this command.
Special Notes
1. 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.
2. The allowable Print Darkness Level setting is “A” for SATO
ThechoTherm direct thermal media and “B” for SATO
TechnoTherm coated thermal transfer media.
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