Esc+#F Print Darkness - SATO CL4NX Programming Reference Manual

12.2 System
12.2

ESC+#F Print Darkness

Print Darkness
ESC
Hexadecimal
code <1B>
16
Initial value Refer to the table below.
When the power switch is OFF
Valid range and
term of Valid range within items
command
Valid range between items
[Function]
Specifies print darkness.
[Format]
<#F>ab
<#F>aab
●Parameter
a [Print darkness level specification]
b [Print darkness specification]
[Coding Example]
<A>
<#F>5A
<Z>
[Supplementary Explanation]
Print darkness value specified by the command or LCD is maintained.
[Notes]
1. If the value over valid range is specified, command error will occur and print darkness will not be changed.
2. Initial value is settable by default setting operation of the printer.
[Print darkness level range]
Head density
8dots/mm
(203dpi)
12dots/mm
(305dpi)
24dots/mm
(609dpi)
[Print darkness range]
Head density
8dots/mm
(203dpi)
12dots/mm
(305dpi)
24dots/mm
(609dpi)
#F Parameter
<23> <46> ab or aab
16 16
= 1 Lightest
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 Darkest
= A to F (omissible)
This parameter is usually "A".
The parameter valid range differs depending on the model. (See the table below)
Default Parameter valid range
5 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
5 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
5 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Default Parameter valid range
A A
A A
A A
241
ESC+#F
The set parameter is maintained.
The set parameter is valid until the next valid setting.
The set parameter is valid until the next valid setting.
When setting outside of valid range
Command error will occur
Command error will occur
Command error will occur
When setting outside of valid range
From B to F are reserved. The same darkness as A.
Print darkness other than from A to F will be replaced
with A. (It doesn't become a command error.)