SATO CX208/212 - Manual (Page 98)

Print Darkness Range Adjustment
Command Structure <ESC>CDaaa
aaa = Print Darkness Adjust (0 to 400)
Example: <ESC>CD250
Placement: This command should be sent in a separate data
stream
Default: Prink Darkness = 200
Command Function To make fine adjustments for best print quality for unique media and
ribbon combinations.
Input to Printer <ESC>A
<ESC>CD200
<ESC>Z
Printer Output There is no printer output as a result of this command
Special Notes 1. This command covers the complete range of heat settings. After
the printer has been adjusted using the Print Darkness Adjust
setting, the <ESC>#E Print Darkness Command can be used to
adjust the heat setting in discrete steps referenced to the Adjust
setting.
2. The factory setting for this adjustment is set to provide the
optimum results when using the SATO supplied media with the
printer. It is recommended that any changes be made judiciously
as they can have a significant impact on print quality and bar code
readability.
3. It is recommended that a bar code verifier be used when making
adjustments with this command.
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CX208/212 Programming Guide