Print Position Commands - SATO M8485Se Programming Reference Manual

PRINT POSITION COMMANDS

There are three methods using command codes to properly orient print images on a label. They are as follows:
MEDIA SIZE COMMAND
The Media Size Command (<ESC>A1) allows specification of the label width and length so the printer may
autmatically adjust itself relative to the command entry. However, the label size specified and the actual label size
must match.
EXAMPLE:
BASE REFERENCE POINT COMMAND
The Base Reference Point Command (<ESC>A3) establishes the zero point of the Horizontal and Vertical axis so
the distance may be calculated in dots from that point to the label's edge. This command immediately follows the
Data Start Command.
EXAMPLE:
Issue Base Reference Point command <ESC>A3 after the data Start command.
E/Pro Programming Reference
Unit 2: Programming Concepts
<ESC>A1aaaaabbbb
a = Label Length
b = Label Width
Figure 2-1, Media Measurement
Label Width = total dots - = 406 dots
New Base Ref Point = Max Print Width - Label Width
= (dot quantity) - (406 dots) = 426 dots
<ESC>A<ESC>A3H0426V0001. . . . . .
LABEL
Label Width
2-6
PN: 9001096B