Expand Memory Area - SATO CL408 Programming Manual

Programming Manual
Command Structure:
<ESC>EXa
a:
Example:
Placement:
Default:
Function:
This command expands the memory available to image labels by
using the Memory Card.
Input:
<ESC>A
<ESC>EX2
<ESC>Z
Output: There is no printer output as a result of this command.
Note:
1. You must have the optional Memory Card to use this command.
Call your local SATO representative for details.
2. When the printer is turned off, the the Memory Card is reset to
normal operation.
3. If the Memory Card specified already contains data, it cannot be
used for memory expansion.
4. The printer will reserve the specified Memory Card for expanded
memory until it is turned off or receives another <ESC>EX
Expand Memory Area command.
5. Use care with Line and Box commands as excessively long lines
can damage the print head.
6. The maximum vertical position that can be specified by the
<ESC>V vertical position command is shown in the table below:
7. If a job contains elements out of the memory range, it is ignored.
8. This command cannot be used with the <ESC>AX and <ESC>AR
Expanded Print Length commands or the <ESC>R Rotate, Mov-
ing Base Reference Point command.
9. If the Forms Overlay command <ESC>& is used with a Memory
Card to expand the print area, the Form Overlay length is still lim-
ited to 14".
SATO RISC Printers
Memory Card Function

Expand Memory Area

Memory Designation
0 Use Printer Memory
1 Use Memory Card Slot 1
2 Use Memory Card Slot 2
<ESC>EX1
In its own data stream imediately after powering on.
None
2. Command Codes
101