SATO CL408 Programming Reference Manual page 146

RIBBON
FUNCTION
Selects the use or disuse of ribbon.
FORMAT <ESC>CPa
EXAMPLE <ESC>A
<ESC>CP1
<ESC>Z
OUTPUT
NOTES
Ribbon type can be set.
E/Pro Programming Reference
Unit 4: Standard Command Codes
a = Ribbon type
0 : Direct thermal (Ribbon is not required)
1 : Thermal transfer (Ribbon is required)
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