Print Darkness - SATO M-8485Se Operator And Technical Reference Manual

Section 5. Programming Reference
Command Structure
Command Function
Input to Printer
Printer Output
Special Notes
Heat Range
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Print Darkness

<ESC>#Ea
a = Print Darkness Value
(see note 2 for allowable range)
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 settings. This command allows
software control of the darkness setting for unique media and ribbon
combinations.
#E2
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 allowable ranges for heat settings are:
M-8459Se
a 1
2
3
4
5
3 The lighest setting is the smallest value and the darkest setting is
the largest value.
PN 9001073 Rev C
M-8460Se M-8485Se
1 1
2 2
3 3
SATO "Se" Print Engines
M-8490Se
1
2
3