Print Darkness - SATO CX200 Programming Manual

CX200 Programming Guide
Command Structure
Command Function
Input to Printer
Printer Output
Special Notes
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Print Darkness

<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
To specify a new print darkness setting. This command allows
software control of the darkness setting for unique media and ribbon
combinations.
<ESC>A
<ESC>#E2
<ESC>Z
There is no printer output for this command.
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 (Page 90). Changing the Print
Darkness Fine Adjustment setting will affect this command.
PN 9001055 Rev. E
SATO CX200 Printers