SATO CX208/212 - Manual (Page 55)

Print Darkness
Command Structure <ESC>#Ea
a = Print darkness value
a = 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5
Example: <ESC>#E2
Placement: Must be placed immediately after <ESC>A and
immediately before <ESC>Z in its own separate data stream
Default: 2
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>#E2
<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 lighest setting is the smallest value and the darkest setting is
the largest value.
3. This command adjusts the print darkness in discrete steps. The
range of this command is set using the <ESC>CD Print Darkness
Fine Adjustment command. Changing the Print Darkness Fine
Adjustment setting will affect this command.
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