Print Darkness - SATO CL408 Operator And Technical Reference Manual

Section 4. Programming Reference
Command Structure
Command Function
Input to Printer
Printer Output
Special Notes
Darkness
Settings
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Print Darkness

<ESC>#Ea
a = Print darkness value
(see Note 2 for allowable setting)
Example: <ESC>#E2
Placement: Must be placed immediately after <ESC>A and
immediately before <ESC>Z in its own separate data stream
Default: See Note 2
To specify a new print darkness setting. This command allows
software control of the darkness setting for unique media and ribbon
combinations.
<ESC>A
<ESC>#E2
<ESC>Z
There is no printer output for this command.
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.
2. The allowable Print Darkness settings for each printer are as
follows:
CL408
1, 2, 3, 4, or 5
Default values are shown in bold type.
9001035 Rev. E
CL412 CL608
1, 2 or 3
SATO CL Series Printers
CL612