Base Reference Point - SATO CL408 Operator And Technical Reference Manual

Base Reference Point

Command Structure
Command Function
Input to Printer:
Printer Output:
SATO CL Series Printers
<ESC>A3H-aaaaVbbbb
- = This character is optional. When present, it specifies that
the horizontal offset is in the negative direction. If it is left out
the offset direction is positive.
aaaa = Horizontal Print Offset (see Note 5 for field range)
bbbb = Vertical Print Offset (see Note 5 for field range)
Example: <ESC>A3H100V0050
Placement: Preceding all images that are based on the new base
reference point
Default: Current V and H offset setting in the printer configuration
To establish a new base reference point for the current label. The
base reference point is the top left corner or "origin" from where all
print position commands are based.
This command may be very helpful when using labels less than four
inches wide to place images on the printable label surface. It may
also be used to move images past preprinted fields on a label.
<ESC>A<ESC>L0202
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0025<ESC>XMNORMAL REFERENCE POINT
<ESC>A3H0300V0075
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0050<ESC>XMNEW REFERENCE POINT
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z
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