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SATO CX208 Programming Manual

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  • Page 1 ® CX208/212 Desktop Printer Programming Guide...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or issued to third parties in any form whatsoever without the express permission of SATO America, Inc. The material in this document is provided for general information and is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ......1 The SATO Programming Language....1 Selecting Protocol Control Codes.
  • Page 4 Set Sensor Type ......98 Enable Options ......99 SATO CX208/212 Printers PN 9001092 Rev. B...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    CX208/212 PROGRAMMING GUIDE INTRODUCTION This section presents the commands that are used with the SATO CX208/212 printers to produce labels with logos, bar codes and alphanumeric data. The commands listed include all revisions of firmware up to and including P2.15.

  • Page 6: Selecting Protocol Control Codes

    Off-Line USING BASIC It may be useful to test your printer using a BASIC program on a PC. You may also write your actual production programs in BASIC. Whatever the reason, if you will be working in BASIC, some of the following hints may help you get started: 1.

  • Page 7: Printing With The Parallel Port

    2. If you are using the printer’s RS232 interface, it is necessary to set the COM port on the PC such that the CTS and DSR signals will be ignored. Send your OPEN “COM” statement in the following way: OPEN “COM1:9600,E,8,1,CS,DS” AS #1 This sets the RS232 communication parameters of the host PC’s COM1 port for 9600...

  • Page 8: The Print Area

    <ESC>H0070<ESC>V0310<ESC>L0101<ESC>USATO <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z The maximum print area for the various CX208/212 printers is listed in Table 1, Print Area. Most of your label applications will not require labels that fill the entire print area. To make label design simplier, the media on the CX208/212 printers is center justified, i.e.
  • Page 9 As can be seen, your label will be oriented in the middle of the print head as viewed from the front of the printer. The normal reference point is located at the H1, V1 position of the print area in the normal print orientation (no rotation).

  • Page 10: Rotated Fields

    The following data stream will rotate the print field but will not change the base reference point of the field: <ESC>A<ESC>%1<ESC>V800<ESC>H200<ESC>L0202<ESC>WB1E<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z Base H=200 Point V=800 SATO CX208/212 Printers CX208/212 Programming Guide “%1” PN 9001092 Rev. B Page 6...

  • Page 11: Command Default Settings

    PRINTER CONFIGURATION The CX208/212 printers are different from other SATO models in that they do not use DIP switches for printer configuration. Instead, all printer configuration is done via software commands. The parameters that can be configured are:...

  • Page 12: Label Sensing

    LABEL SENSING The CX208/212 printers can use eye-mark (black bar), gap or notch label sensing. The gap and notch sensor is a transmissive or see-thru type with an infrared light source directed through the label/ribbon combination from above and detected by a separate sensor underneath the label.
  • Page 13 If the calibration is successful, the printer shall move paper to the next index mark and resume normal operations. If the calibration is not successful, the printer shall indicate an out-of-paper condition by a red READY LED and the printer shall restore the original index circuit settings.

  • Page 14: Command Code Page Reference

    “300”, then the parameters must be entered as “08000300”. It is recommended that you make it a practice to always enter leading zeros to prevent any mistakes. All label illustrations in this section are designed to be printed on a CX208 using four inch wide labels.

  • Page 15: Bar Codes

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Command Structure 1:3 narrow/wide bar ratio: <ESC>Babbcccd 2:5 narrow/wide ratio: 1:2 narrow/wide bar ratio: <ESC>Dabbcccd ccc = Example: Placement: Default: Command Function To print bar code images on a label. With this command, there are 13 standard bar code symbologies available to be printed and three two dimensional symbols.
  • Page 16 CX208/212 Programming Guide Input to Printer PN 9001092 Rev. B Page 12 SATO CX208/212 Printers...
  • Page 17 CX208/212 Programming Guide Printer Output PN 9001092 Rev. B Page 13 SATO CX208/212 Printers...
  • Page 18 CX208/212 Programming Guide UCC-128 Without Incrementing With Incrementing Page 14 PN 9001092 Rev. B SATO CX208/212 Printers...
  • Page 19 6. For the MSI bar code, the check digit is not automatically calculated. 7. To select UPC-A, 11 digits of data is sent. The printer adds a “0” and automatically generates the check digit. If 12 digits of data are sent, the printer asumes an EAN-13 symbol and automatically generates the check digit.

  • Page 20: Bar Codes, Expansion

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Bar Codes, Expansion Command Structure <ESC>BWaabbb bbb = Example: Placement: Default: Command Function This command works together with the <ESC>BT command to specify an expansion factor and the bar code height for the particular symbol being printed.

  • Page 21: Bar Codes, Variable Ratio

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Bar Codes, Variable Ratio Command Structure <ESC>BTabbccddee Example: Placement: Default: Command Function To print a bar code with a ratio other than those specified through the standard bar code commands (B,BD, and D). This is done through individual control of each of the bar code elements (bars, spaces) as shown above.
  • Page 22 CX208/212 Programming Guide Special Notes 1. This command must be immediately followed by the <ESC>BW Bar Code Expansion command. 2. You may use only one variable ratio bar code per label. 3. If the data specified in this command is incorrect, the command is ignored and the ratio used will be based on the previous setting.

  • Page 23: Base Reference Point

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Base Reference Point Command Structure <ESC>A3H-aaaaVbbbb aaaa = bbbb = Example: Placement: Default: Command Function 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.
  • Page 24 4. For a more detailed example of the Base Reference Point command, see “Print Area” in this section. 5. The CX208/212 printers will not “wrap” (i.e. if any part of a character or image extends beyond the last print dot position, it will disappear and not be visible on any part of the label).

  • Page 25: Characters, Custom Designed

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Characters, Custom-Designed Command Structure Store Command: <ESC>Tabcc Recall Command: <ESC>Kab90cc (data) Example: Placement: Default: Command Function To allow for the creation, storage, and printing of custom characters, such as special fonts or logos. Up to 50 individual characters may be stored in the custom character volatile memory.
  • Page 26 CX208/212 Programming Guide Printer Output Special Notes 1. When printing the custom character using the <ESC>K Recall command, the character is affected by the following commands: 2. The characters are stored in volatile memory and must be reloaded if the printer power is lost.

  • Page 27: Character Expansion

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Character Expansion Command Structure <ESC>Laabb Example: Placement: Default: Command Function To expand characters independently in both the horizontal and vertical directions. The command allows you to enlarge the base size of each font (except the vector font) up to 12 times in either direction.
  • Page 28 CX208/212 Programming Guide Special Notes This command will expand the following fonts: 1. Fonts U, S, M, XU, XS, XM, OA & OB and fonts WB, WL, XB and 2. This command will also affect the following commands: 3. The Character Expansion value is in effect for the current print job until a new expansion command is specified.

  • Page 29: Character, Fixed Spacing

    Command Structure <ESC>PR Example: Placement: Default: Command Function To reset proportional spacing and place the printer back to fixed spacing. Printer Input Printer Output Special Notes 1. This command only works with the proportionally spaced fonts XU, XM, XS, XL and XB.

  • Page 30: Character Pitch

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Character Pitch Command Structure <ESC>Paa Command Function To designate the amount of spacing (in dots) between characters. This command provides a means of altering character spacing for label constraints or to enhance readability. Input to Printer: Printer Output:...
  • Page 31 CX208/212 Programming Guide Special Notes 1. This command is affected by the <ESC>L Character Expansion command. The character pitch is actually the product of the current horizontal expansion multiple and the designated pitch value. Example: <ESC>L0304 <ESC>P03 Pitch = (03) x (03) = 9 dots 2.

  • Page 32: Character, Proportional Spacing

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Character, Proportional Spacing Command Structure <ESC>PS <ESC>PR Example: Placement: Default: Command Function To specify the printing of proportional or fixed spacing for proportionally spaced fonts. Printer Input Printer Output Special Notes 1. Once this command is sent in the data stream, it is in effect until the end of the print job unless a reset command is sent.

  • Page 33: Clear Print Jobs & Memory

    To clear individual memory or buffer areas of the printer. Input to Printer: Printer Output: There is no printer output as a result of this command. The current print job in the buffer will be terminated and all other print jobs in the buffer cleared.

  • Page 34: Continuous Forms Printing

    <ESC>CI0 command to disable the sensor. If you will be using continuous labels or tags, the printer must be told to stop feeding in another manner. The length is determined by the position of the last printed image on the label or tag.

  • Page 35: Copy Image Area

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Copy Image Area Command Structure <ESC>WDHaaaaVbbbbXccccYdddd aaaa = bbbb = cccc = dddd = Example: Placement: Default: Command Function To copy an image from one location to another on the same label. This may be useful for duplicating individual fields or entire sections of the label with only one command.
  • Page 36 CX208/212 Programming Guide 1. Use the Print Position commands (V and H) to locate the new area for the duplicate image. 2. Position of the new target area must not be inside the original image. 3. If you use the Rotate command, V, H, X and Y axis will be reversed.

  • Page 37: Cutter Command

    Placement: Default: Command Function To control the cutting of labels when using a SATO cutter unit with the printer. This command allows the cutting of multi-part tags or labels at a specified interval within a print job. Input to Printer Printer Output This set of commands will print 6 labels, with 2 labels between cuts.

  • Page 38: Fonts, U, S, M, Oa, Ob, Xu, Xs And Xm

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Fonts U, S, M, OA, OB, XU, XS & XM Command Structure Font XU: <ESC>XU Font XS: <ESC>XS Font XM: <ESC>XM Font OA: <ESC>OA Example: Placement: Default: Command Function To print text images on a label. These are eight of the built-in fonts available on the printer.
  • Page 39 CX208/212 Programming Guide Special Notes 1. Characters may be enlarged through the use of the Character Expansion command. 2. Character spacing may be altered through the use of the Character Pitch command. The default is 2 dots between characters. It is recommended to use a spacing of 5 dots for OCR-A and 1 dot for OCR-B.

  • Page 40: Fonts, Wb,Wl, Xb And Xl

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Fonts WB, WL, XB & XL Command Structure Font WB: <ESC>WBa Font WL: <ESC>WLa Example: Placement: Default: Command Function To print text images on a label. These are the four auto-smoothing fonts available on the printer. Input to Printer:...
  • Page 41 CX208/212 Programming Guide Special Notes 1. Characters may be enlarged through the use of the <ESC>L Character Expansion command. 2. Character spacing may be altered through the use of the <ESC>A Character Pitch command. 3. A font must be defined for each field to be printed. There is no default font.

  • Page 42: Form Feed

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Command Structure <ESC>A(space)<ESC>Z Example: Placement: Default: Command Function To feed a blank tag or label, which is the equivalent of a “form feed” Input to Printer Printer Output Blank label or tag Page 38 Form Feed See above...

  • Page 43: Form Overlay Recall

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Form Overlay, Recall Command Structure <ESC>/ Example: Placement: Default: Command Function To recall the label image from the form overlay memory for printing. This command recalls a stored image from the overlay memory. Additional or different data can be printed with the recalled image.

  • Page 44: Form Overlay Store

    4. The Expanded Print Length <ESC>EX0 cannot be used with this command. The maximum length label that can be used with Forms Overlay is 7" for the CX208 and 6.3” for the CX212. Page 40 See above Must be preceded by all other data and placed just before the Stop command (<ESC>Z)

  • Page 45: Graphics, Custom

    Using a dot-addressable matrix, design the graphic image in 8 dot by 8 dot blocks, then send it in a binary format to the printer. Printer Input Page 41...
  • Page 46 CX208/212 Programming Guide Printer Output Special Notes 1. Do not use ASCII <CR> or <LF> characters (carriage return or line feed) as line delimiters within the graphic data or the actual image will not be printed as specified. 2. A custom graphic cannot be enlarged by the <ESC>L Character Expansion command.

  • Page 47: Graphics, Pcx

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Graphics, PCX Command Structure <ESC>GPaaaaa,(data) aaaaa Example: Placement: Default: Command Function To allow the creation and printing of graphic images using a PCX file format. Printer Input Printer Output Special Notes 1. The maximum number of bytes that can be downloaded is 32K (compressed).

  • Page 48: Journal Print

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Command Structure <ESC>J Example: Placement: Default: Command Function To print text in a line by line format on a label. By specifying this command, you automatically select Font S with a Character Expansion of 2x2. You also establish a base reference point of H2,V2.

  • Page 49: Lines And Boxes

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Lines and Boxes Command Structure Line cccc = Box: Example: Placement: Default: Command Function To print horizontal lines, vertical lines, and boxes as images on the label. Input to Printer Printer Output Special Notes 1. It is recommended that all lines and boxes be specified in the normal print direction.
  • Page 50 CX208/212 Programming Guide 2. The field ranges are: Page 46 LINE/BOX CX208 LENGTH Horizontal 0001 to 0832 cccc Vertical 0001 to 4060 cccc PN 9001092 Rev. B CX212 0001 to 1230 0001 to 3780 SATO CX208/212 Printers...

  • Page 51: Line Feed

    4. Following this command with a <CR> character will allow you to print with auto line feed. Tthe print position will be determined from the value specified and the H value set in the printer. If you specify several H values after this command, the print position will be determined by the H value last specified.

  • Page 52: Media Size

    To set the size of the media. Input to Printer: Printer Output: Ther is no printer output resulting from this command. It is used to automatically adjust the offset values for the size of label being used. Special Notes 1. The Base Reference point is always the on the right (looking at the front of the printer) side of the print head.

  • Page 53: Off-Line

    Example: Placement: Default: Command Function To specify the printer to come to an off-line state. When used within a print job, the printer goes off-line after finishing the print job. Input to Printer Printer Output There is no printer output for this command. The printer is placed in the Off-Line mode as soon as the current print job is finished.

  • Page 54: Postnet

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Command Structure <ESC>BPn...n n...n = Example: Placement: Default: Command Function To print Postnet bar codes Printer Input Printer Output Special Notes 1. If the number of data digits does not match the Postnet formats listed, the command is ignored.

  • Page 55: Print Darkness

    There is no printer output for this command. Special Notes 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.

  • Page 56: Print Length, Expanded

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Print Length, Expanded Command Structure <ESC>EX0 <ESC>AR Resets the maximum print length to 7" (178 mm) Example: Placement: Default: Command Function To increase the maximum print length (in feed direction) for a label. Input to Printer: Printer Output:...
  • Page 57 CX208/212 Programming Guide Special Notes 1. EX0 is effective until AR is sent to reset the printer to its standard print length, or until the printer is repowered. 2. It may be included in an independent data stream to specify the size of the maximum print area: 3.

  • Page 58: Print Position

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Command Structure Horizontal Position: Vertical Position: aaaa = bbbb = Example: <ESC>H0020<ESC>V0150 Placement: Default: Command Function The Horizontal and Vertical commands specify the top left corner of a field or label, using the current base reference point as an origin. They also establish a reference point for subsequent fields until the next horizontal and/or vertical print position command is issued.
  • Page 59 CX208/212 Programming Guide Special Notes 1. The print position of a field is affected by both the Rotate (<ESC>R and <ESC>A3) commands. 2. If any part of an image is placed past the maximum number of dots for standard length.

  • Page 60: Print Quantity

    Print Quantity value should be equal to the total number of labels to be printed. 4. If you do not specify a Print Quantity, the printer will not print a label. 5. For this command, leading zeroes do not have to be entered. The command Q1 is equivalent to Q000001.

  • Page 61: Print Speed

    Input to Printer Printer Output There is no printer output for this command. It sets the print speed of the printer to 3 inches per second. Special Notes 1. This becomes the new setting in the printer configuration for all subsequent print jobs, unless changed.

  • Page 62: Repeat Label

    Printer Output A duplicate of the previous label will be printed. Special Notes 1. This command will have no effect if the power to the printer was cycled off and back on since printing the previous label. Page 58 Repeat Label See above Must be placed immediately after <ESC>A and...

  • Page 63: Replace Data (Partial Edit)

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Replace Data (Partial Edit) Command Structure <ESC>0 (<ESC>zero) Example: Placement: Default: Command Function To replace a specified area of the previous label with new data. This command will cause the previous label to print along with any changes specified within the current data stream.
  • Page 64 CX208/212 Programming Guide Special Notes 1. Specify the exact same parameters for the image to be replaced as were specified in the original data stream, including rotation, expansion, pitch, etc. This will ensure that the new data will exactly replace the old image. If the replacement data contains fewer characters than the old data, then the characters not replaced will still be printed.

  • Page 65: Reverse Image

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Reverse Image Command Structure <ESC>(aaaa,bbbb Example: Placement: Default: Command Function To reverse an image area from black to white and vice versa. Use the Print Position commands (<ESC>H and <ESC>V) to locate the top left corner of the reverse image area.
  • Page 66 CX208/212 Programming Guide Special Notes 1. A reverse image area is affected by the rotate commands. Therefore, always assume the printer is in the normal print orientation when designing and sending the Reverse Image command. 2. If using reverse images with the form overlay, place this command before the Form Overlay command in the data stream.

  • Page 67: Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point Command Structure <ESC>%a Example: Placement: Default: Command Function To rotate the print direction in 90° increments without changing the location of the base reference point. The diagram below illustrates the use of the <ESC>% Rotate command. Note that the entire print area is shown, but your label will probably not be as large as the entire area.
  • Page 68 CX208/212 Programming Guide Special Notes 1. Do not combine this command and the <ESC>R Rotate command in the same data stream. 2. The specified values are valid until another Rotate (<ESC>%) command is received. 3. Receipt of a Stop Print (<ESC>Z) command will reset the setting to the default value.

  • Page 69: Rotate, Moving Base Reference Point

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Rotate, Moving Base Reference Point Command Structure Normal Direction: <ESC>N Rotated Direction: <ESC>R Example: Placement: Default: Command Function The <ESC>R command rotates the printing of all subsequent images in a print job by 90° counterclockwise each time it is used. It also moves the base reference point to a different corner of the print area.
  • Page 70 CX208/212 Programming Guide Special Notes 1. This command is provided for compatibility with other SATO printers. It is not recommended for new label designs and the <ESC>% rotate command should be used. 2. Do not combine this command and the <ESC>% rotate command in the same data stream.

  • Page 71: Sequential Numbering

    Command Function To allow the ability to print sequential fields (text, bar codes) where all incrementing is done within the printer. Up to eight different sequential fields can be specified per label. Sequencing is effective for up to 99-digit numeric data within each field.
  • Page 72 CX208/212 Programming Guide Printer Output Special Notes 1. The value specified for Print Quantity should be equal to the number of different sequential values desired multiplied by the number of repeats specified. Example: To print 2 sets each of the numbers 1001-1025 on separate labels, we need 50 total labels.

  • Page 73: Start/Stop Label

    Printer Output There is not output for these commands they are not accompanied by other label printing commands. However, these commands must precede and follow each print job sent to the printer. Page 69 See above <ESC>A must precede data <ESC>Z must follow data...

  • Page 74: Expanded Memory Option Commands

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Expanded Memory Option Commands These commands require the Expanded Memory Option. The first 2MB of Expanded Memory installed is designated as memory area CC1. If 4MB of Expanded Memory is installed, second 2MB (i.e. the area above the first 2 MB) is designated as memory area CC2.

  • Page 75: Clear Memory Area

    1. This command requires the Expanded Memory option. See your SATO representative for more information. 2. This command is ignored if the Expanded Memory option is not installed in the printer or if there is no stored data in the area specified. Page 71...

  • Page 76: Fonts, Truetype Recall

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Expanded Memory Function Fonts, TrueType Recall Command Structure <ESC>BJT,aa,bb,cc,dd,ee,ffff,gg..g ffff gg..g= Example: Placement: Default: Command Function This command recalls previously stored TrueType fonts from Expanded Memory. Printer Input Printer Output Special Notes 1. This command requires the Expanded Memory option. See your SATO representative for details.

  • Page 77: Fonts, Truetype Store

    The conversion from a TrueType font to a format that can be downloaded to the printer is very complex and requires the use of a TrueType Download utility program. This process requires the Expanded Memory option and a copy of the TrueType Download utility is provided with the Expanded Memory Option.

  • Page 78: Graphics, Custom Recall

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Expanded Memory Function Graphics, Custom Recall Command Structure <ESC>GRaaa aaa = Example: Placement: Default: Command Function Use the Recall command any time you want to print a graphic image on a label along with other printed data.

  • Page 79: Graphics, Custom Store

    Expanded Memory. Use the Store command to send the graphic data to the printer, which is held in the optional Expanded Memory, even if printer power is lost.
  • Page 80 CX208/212 Programming Guide Example of correct data stream: <ESC>A <ESC>GIHaaabbb001(DATA) <ESC>Z <ESC>A <ESC>GIHaaabbb002(DATA) <ESC>Z Example of incorrect data stream: <ESC>A <ESC>GIHaaabbb001(DATA) <ESC>GIHaaabbb002(DATA) <ESC>Z 5. Do not use ASCII <CR> or <LF> characters (carriage return or line feed) as line delimiters within the graphic data or the actual image will not be printed as specified.

  • Page 81: Graphics, Pcx Recall

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Expanded Memory Function Graphics, PCX Recall Command Structure <ESC>PYaaa Example: Placement: Default: Command Function To recall for printing a graphic file previously stored in a PCX format in the Memory Card. Printer Input Printer Output Special Notes: 1.
  • Page 82 BASIC Program to Download a PCX file to Expanded Memory Section #1 (first 2MB installed). Printer Output There is no printer output as a result of this command. See <ESC>PY PCX Graphics Recall command. Special Notes: 1. This command requires Expanded Memory option. See your SATO representative for details.

  • Page 83: Initialize

    There is no printer output as a result of this command. Special Notes 1. You must have the optional Expanded Memory to use this command. Call your local SATO representative for information. 2. All Expanded Memory must be initialized before they can be used for the first time.

  • Page 84: Slot Select

    Selects the section of Expanded Memory to be used for following commands. Printer Input Printer Output There is no printer output as a result of this command. Special Notes 1. This command requires the Expanded Memory option. See your SATO representative for more information.

  • Page 85: Status

    Casues the printer to print the card status. Printer Input Printer Output Special Notes 1. This command requires the Expanded Memory option. See your SATO representative for more information Page 81 Status <ESC>BJS After the <ESC>CC Memory AreaSelect command. None PN 9001092 Rev.

  • Page 86: Two-Dimensional Symbols

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Two-Dimensional Symbols The following commands are used to create the two-dimensional symbologies supported by the printers. Page 82 PN 9001092 Rev. B SATO CX208/212 Printers...

  • Page 87: Maxicode

    CX208/212 Programming Guide Two-Dimensional Bar Codes Command Structure <ESC>BVa,b,c,ddddddddd,eee,fff,gggg...<ESC> ddd..ddd 9 digit numeric Postal Code eee = gg..g = Example: Placement: Default: Command Function To print a Maxicode two-dimensional bar code image on a label. Command Function To print a UPS Maxicode symbol.
  • Page 88 CX208/212 Programming Guide Printer Output Special Notes 1. Please refer to UPS Publication “Guide to Bar Coding with UPS Online - Version 5” for the UPS secondary message data format requirements and the latest format requirements. 2. This command implements Maxicode AIM I.S.S. (UPS Version 3.1) symbol.

  • Page 89: Pdf417

    Printer Input Printer Output Special Notes 1. When the code words per line and the number of rows per symbol (“dd” and“ee”) are set to all zeroes, the printer will calculate the optimum configuration. Page 85 PDF417 Minimum module dimension (03-09 dots). Will not print if values of 01, 02 or greater than 10 are specified.
  • Page 90 CX208/212 Programming Guide 2. If the product of the values entered for “dd” and “ee” are not equal to or less than the value of “fff” (i.e.,“ffff” is greater that “dd” x “ee”), an error will occur and the symbol will not be printed. It is recommended that these values each be set to “000”...

  • Page 91: Configuration Commands

    CONFIGURATION COMMANDS The following commands are used to set the operating parameters of the CX208/212 printers. The settings currently active in the printer can be determined by printing a Test Label, either by using the <ESC>CT Print Test Label command or by pressing the READY Indicator and FEED buttons on the front panel (see Page 9 of the CX208/212 User’s Guide).

  • Page 92: Auto-Calibrate

    To enable/disable the Auto-Calibrate function. Input to Printer Printer Output Theres is no printer output as a result of this command. Special Notes 1. When Auto-Calibrate is enabled, the printer will automatically attempt to calibrate when it detects an out-of-paper condition (10"...

  • Page 93: Backfeed Enable

    Theres is no printer output as a result of this command. Special Notes 1. When Backfeed is enabled, the printer will feed the last label of a print job forward to the dispense/cut position. Upon the receipt of the next print job, it will retract the label to the first print line position before printing.

  • Page 94: Calibrate Sensor

    To adjust the label sensor for unique media and ribbon combinations. Input to Printer Printer Output There is no printer output for this command. It will cause the printer to feed a label while the characteristics of the label backing or eye-mark are measured.

  • Page 95: Custom Protocol Command Codes Download

    Replacement character for NULL or ~ in ASCII or hex format Replacement character for OFFLINE in ASCII or hex format <ESC>LD,{,},%,#,&,*,~,0,0 Immediately following the <ESC>A Start command and an independent data stream. Standard Protocol command Codes PN 9001092 Rev. B CX208/212 Programming Guide SATO CX208/212 Printers...
  • Page 96 5. The current protocol command codes may be verified by printing a self test label (<ESC>CT). Page 92 CX208/212 Programming Guide Command Parameter Resulting Command Code PN 9001092 Rev. B SATO CX208/212 Printers...

  • Page 97: Label Tear-Off

    To adjust the location of the first print line on the label. Input to Printer Printer Output There is no printer output for this command. The first print line on the next printed label will be adjusted after the receipt of this command. Special Notes 1.

  • Page 98: Print Darkness Range Adjustment

    2. The factory setting for this adjustment is set to provide the optimum results when using the SATO supplied media with the printer. It is recommended that any changes be made judiciously as they can have a significant impact on print quality and bar code readability.

  • Page 99: Print Test Label

    1. The Test Label can also be printed manually by simultaneously pressing the FEED and READY INDICATOR buttons. When the Test Label is manually initiated, the printer will be in the hexadecimal print mode after it finishes printing. This mode is used for diagnostic troubleshooting and lists the current status of the printer configuration.

  • Page 100: Set Print Mode

    To optimize the print head heat management algorithms. Input to Printer Printer Output There is no printer output as a result of this command. Special Notes 1. The print mode setting is stored in nonvolatile memory and will not change until a new Set Print Mode command is received. The current print mode can be verified by printing a test label.

  • Page 101: Set Rs232 Parameters

    There is no printer output as a result of this command. Special Notes 1. Any commands sent to the printer over the RS232 port within two seconds of receiving this command may be lost. 2. The RS232 settings must match those of the host system. If the RS232 settings are unknown, printing a Self Test label will list the current printer settings.

  • Page 102: Set Sensor Type

    To select the top-of-label sensing method. Input to Printer Printer Output Theres is no printer output as a result of this command. Special Notes 1. The reflective Eye-Mark must be a minimum of .125" wide and at least 1.0" long. It should be parallel to the platen and centered on the underneath side of the label 2.

  • Page 103: Enable Options

    Command Function To select the top-of-label sensing method. Input to Printer Printer Output Theres is no printer output as a result of this command. Special Notes 1. The appropriate option must be installed before these commands are effective. 2. Operation of the Dispenser and Cutter are dependent upon both the <ESC>Q Quantity, the <ESC>CB Backfeed and the...
  • Page 104 Tear-Off Dispense Page 100 Cutter Backfeed Quantity <ESC>CE <ESC>Q PN 9001092 Rev. B CX208/212 Programming Guide ACTION <ESC>~ Prints 6 labels, forward feed for tear, backfeed before next job. Batch mode, prints 6 labels, no forward/backfeed None Prints 3 labels, forward feeds for tear, backfeed before next job.

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