SATO Cl4NX Programming Reference Manual
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Table of Contents
Part 1
Programming Reference ................................................................... 1
1 List of Commands ...................................................................................... 1
2 Initial Value of Operation Settings .............................................................. 5
3 List of Fonts ............................................................................................... 6
4 Example of Command Reference .............................................................. 8
5 Control Command .................................................................................... 10
5.1 ESC+A Start Code ...................................................................................................... 10
5.2 ESC+Z Stop Code ....................................................................................................... 11
5.3 ESC+Q Print Quantity ................................................................................................. 12
5.4 ESC+ID Job ID Number .............................................................................................. 13
5.5 ESC+WK Job Name .................................................................................................... 14
5.6 ESC+CR Status 5 Reply Check .................................................................................. 15
6 Print Position Command .......................................................................... 16
6.1 ESC+H Horizontal Print Position ............................................................................... 16
6.2 ESC+V Vertical Print Position .................................................................................... 17
7 Modification Command ............................................................................ 18
7.1 ESC+P Character Pitch .............................................................................................. 18
7.2 ESC+L Enlargement ................................................................................................... 19
7.3 ESC+PS Proportional Pitch........................................................................................ 20
7.4 ESC+PR Release Proportional Pitch ......................................................................... 21
7.5 ESC+% Rotation ......................................................................................................... 22
7.6 ESC+F Sequential Number ........................................................................................ 24
7.7 ESC+FW Ruled/Grid Line Print .................................................................................. 25
7.8 ESC+FC Print Circle ................................................................................................... 26
7.9 ESC+FT Print Triangle ................................................................................................ 27
7.10 ESC+( Reverse Color Print ....................................................................................... 28
7.11 ESC+KC Kanji Code ................................................................................................. 29
7.12 ESC+& Store Form Overlay ...................................................................................... 30
7.13 ESC+/ Recall Form Overlay ...................................................................................... 31
7.14 ESC+0 Partial Edit .................................................................................................... 32
7.15 ESC+WD Partial Copy .............................................................................................. 33
7.16 ESC+J Journal Print ................................................................................................. 34
7.17 ESC+RF Recall Font & Logo .................................................................................... 35
7.18 ESC+RM Mirror Image .............................................................................................. 36
7.19 ESC+KS Kanji Set ..................................................................................................... 38
7.20 ESC+AL Field alignment .......................................................................................... 39
8 Font Command ........................................................................................ 45
8.1 ESC+X20 X20 Font (Basic size 5x9 dots) .................................................................. 45
8.2 ESC+X21 X21 Font (Basic size 17x17 dots) .............................................................. 47
8.3 ESC+X22 X22 Font (Basic size 24x24 dots) .............................................................. 49
8.4 ESC+X23 X23 Font (Basic size 48x48 dots) .............................................................. 51
8.5 ESC+X24 X24 Font (Basic size 48x48 dots) .............................................................. 53
8.6 ESC+XU XU Font (Basic size 5x9 dots) ..................................................................... 55
8.7 ESC+XS XS Font (Basic size 17x17 dots) ................................................................. 57
8.8 ESC+XM XM Font (Basic size 24x24 dots) ................................................................ 59
8.9 ESC+XB XB Font (Basic size 48x48 dots) ................................................................. 61
8.10 ESC+XL XL Font (Basic size 48x48 dots) ................................................................ 63
8.11 ESC+OA OCR-A Font ............................................................................................... 65
8.12 ESC+OB OCR-B Font ............................................................................................... 67
8.13 ESC+U U Font (Basic size 5x9 dots) ....................................................................... 69
8.14 ESC+S S Font (Basic size 8x15 dots) ...................................................................... 71
8.15 ESC+M M Font (Basic size 13x20 dots) ................................................................... 73
8.16 ESC+WB WB Font (Basic size 18x30 dots) ............................................................. 75
8.17 ESC+WL WL Font (Basic size 28x52 dots) .............................................................. 77
8.18 ESC+$ Outline Font Design ..................................................................................... 79
8.19 ESC+$= Outline Font Print ....................................................................................... 81
8.20 ESC+RD CG Font ...................................................................................................... 83
8.21 ESC+RG Multiple Language ..................................................................................... 87
8.22 ESC+RH Scalable Font ............................................................................................. 91
8.23 ESC+K1 16x16 dots Kanji in Horizontal Line .......................................................... 94
8.24 ESC+K2 24x24 dots Kanji in Horizontal Line .......................................................... 95
8.25 ESC+K3 22x22 dots Kanji in Horizontal Line .......................................................... 96
8.26 ESC+K4 32x32 dots Kanji in Horizontal Line .......................................................... 97
8.27 ESC+K5 40x40 dots Kanji in Horizontal Line .......................................................... 98
8.28 ESC+K8 16x16 dots Kanji in Horizontal Line with 1-byte Character ..................... 99
8.29 ESC+K9 24x24 dots Kanji in Horizontal Line with 1-byte Character ................... 100
8.30 ESC+KA 22x22 dots Kanji in Horizontal Line with 1-byte Character................... 101
8.31 ESC+KB 32x32 dots Kanji in Horizontal Line with 1-byte Character................... 102
8.32 ESC+KD 40x40 dots Kanji in Horizontal Line with 1-byte Character................... 103
8.33 ESC+k1 16x16 dots Kanji in Vertical Line ............................................................. 104
8.34 ESC+k2 24x24 dots Kanji in Vertical Line ............................................................. 105
8.35 ESC+k3 22x22 dots Kanji in Vertical Line ............................................................. 106
8.36 ESC+k4 32x32 dots Kanji in Vertical Line ............................................................. 107
8.37 ESC+k5 40x40 dots Kanji in Vertical Line ............................................................. 108
8.38 ESC+k8 16x16 dots Kanji in Vertical Line with 1-byte Character ........................ 109
8.39 ESC+k9 24x24 dots Kanji in Vertical Line with 1-byte Character ........................ 110
8.40 ESC+kA 22x22 dots Kanji in Vertical Line with 1-byte Character ........................ 111
8.41 ESC+kB 32x32 dots Kanji in Vertical Line with 1-byte Character ........................ 112
8.42 ESC+kD 40x40 dots Kanji in Vertical Line with 1-byte Character ........................ 113
8.43 ESC+T1 16x16 dots External Font Registration ................................................... 114
8.44 ESC+T2 24x24 dots External Font Registration ................................................... 116
8.45 ESC+K1(K2) Recall Horizontal Writing External Character ................................ 118
8.46 ESC+K1(K2) Recall Vertical Writing External Character .................................... 120
9 Barcode Command ................................................................................ 122
9.1 3641ESC+B Barcode (Ratio 1:3) .............................................................................. 126
9.2 ESC+D Barcode (Ratio 1:2) ...................................................................................... 128
9.3 ESC+D~ESC+d Barcode (with HRI) ......................................................................... 130
9.4 ESC+BD Barcode (Ratio 2:5) ................................................................................... 131
9.5 ESC+BT Barcode Ratio Registration ....................................................................... 133
9.6 ESC+BW Barcode print by specified ratio .............................................................. 134
9.7 ESC+BC CODE93 Barcode ...................................................................................... 137
9.8 ESC+BF UPC Add-on (Bookland) ............................................................................ 139
9.9 ESC+BG CODE128 Barcode .................................................................................... 141
9.10 ESC+BI GS1-128 (UCC/EAN128) (Standard Carton ID Only) ................................ 145
9.11 ESC+BP Postnet ..................................................................................................... 147
9.12 ESC+BS USPS Barcode ......................................................................................... 149
9.13 ESC+EU Composite symbol .................................................................................. 151
9.14 ESC+BL UPC-A Barcode (Without HRI) ................................................................ 155
9.15 ESC+BL~ESC+d UPC-A Barcode (Without HRI) ................................................... 156
9.16 ESC+BM UPC-A Barcode (With HRI) ..................................................................... 158
9.17 ESC+BZ Customer Barcode ................................................................................... 159
10 2D code ................................................................................................. 161
10.1 ESC+2D10 PDF417 ................................................................................................. 161
10.2 ESC+2D12 Micro PDF417 ....................................................................................... 164
10.3 ESC+2D20 MAXI Code ............................................................................................ 167
10.4 ESC+2D30 QR Code (Model 2) ............................................................................... 169
10.5 ESC+2D31 QR Code (Model 1) ............................................................................... 173
10.6 ESC+2D32 Micro QR Code ..................................................................................... 176
10.7 ESC+2D50 Datamatrix (ECC200)............................................................................ 201
10.8 ESC+2D51 GS1 Datamatrix .................................................................................... 204
10.9 ESC+2D70 Aztec Barcode ...................................................................................... 207
10.10 ESC+BQ QR Code (Compatible Commands) ...................................................... 211
10.11 ESC+BV Maxi Code (Compatible Commands) .................................................... 236
10.12 ESC+BK PDF417(Compatible Commands) ......................................................... 238
10.13 ESC+BX Datamatrix (ECC200) (Compatible Commands) .................................. 241
10.14 ESC+DC Datamatrix (ECC200) Data Specify(Compatible Commands) ............. 242
10.15 ESC+FX Datamatrix (ECC200) Sequential Number(Compatible Commands) ... 243
10.16 ESC+QV QR Code Version ................................................................................... 245
11 Graphic Command ................................................................................. 246
11.1 ESC+G Graphic Print .............................................................................................. 246
11.2 ESC+GM BMP File Print ......................................................................................... 247
11.3 ESC+GP PCX File Print .......................................................................................... 248
12 System Command ................................................................................. 249
12.1 ESC+CS Print Speed .............................................................................................. 249
12.2 ESC+#F Print Darkness .......................................................................................... 250
12.3 ESC+#E Print Darkness(Compatible Command) .................................................. 251
12.4 ESC+A1 Media Size ................................................................................................ 252
12.5 ESC+A3 Base Reference Point .............................................................................. 254
12.6 ESC+EP Print End Position .................................................................................... 255
12.7 ESC+~ Multiple Cut ................................................................................................. 257
12.8 ESC+CT Cut Number Unit ...................................................................................... 258
12.9 ESC+NC Eject and Cut ........................................................................................... 259
12.10 ESC+~A Cut Number Unit .................................................................................... 260
12.11 ESC+~B Eject and Cut .......................................................................................... 261
12.12 ESC+* Memory Clear ............................................................................................ 262
12.13 ESC+@ Offline ...................................................................................................... 263
12.14 ESC+C Reprint ...................................................................................................... 264
12.15 ESC+E Auto Line Feed ......................................................................................... 265
12.16 ESC+PO Offset ...................................................................................................... 266
12.17 ESC+IG Sensor Type ............................................................................................ 267
12.18 ESC+PH Print Method .......................................................................................... 268
12.19 ESC+PM Print Mode ............................................................................................. 269
12.20 ESC+KM Mincho (Kanji) ....................................................................................... 270
12.21 ESC+KG Gothic (Kanji) ........................................................................................ 271
12.22 ESC+CE European Code Page............................................................................. 272
12.23 ESC+TK Forced Tear Off ...................................................................................... 274
12.24 ESC+TW Option Waiting Time ............................................................................. 275
12.25 ESC+CL Delete CR/LF .......................................................................................... 276
13 Calendar Command ............................................................................... 277
13.1 ESC+WT Calendar Setup ....................................................................................... 277
13.2 ESC+WP Calendar Arithmetic (Add) ..................................................................... 278
13.3 ESC+WA Calendar Print ......................................................................................... 279
14 Memory Card Command ........................................................................ 281
14.1 ESC+CC Card Slot for Use ..................................................................................... 281
14.2 ESC+FM Memory Card Initialization ...................................................................... 282
14.3 ESC+BJF Memory Card Initialization .................................................................... 283
14.4 ESC+FP Memory Card Status Print ....................................................................... 284
14.5 ESC+BJS Memory Card Status Print ..................................................................... 285
14.6 ESC+&S Form Overlay Registration ...................................................................... 286
14.7 ESC+&R Form Overlay Call .................................................................................... 288
14.8 ESC+YS Format Registration ................................................................................. 289
14.9 ESC+/N Registration of Field ................................................................................. 292
14.10 ESC+YR Format Call ............................................................................................. 293
14.11 ESC+/D Print of Field ............................................................................................ 294
14.12 ESC+GI Registration of Graphic .......................................................................... 295
14.13 ESC+GR Graphic Call ........................................................................................... 296
14.14 ESC+GT BMP File Registration ............................................................................ 297
14.15 ESC+GC BMP File Call ......................................................................................... 298
14.16 ESC+PI PCX File Registration .............................................................................. 299
14.17 ESC+PY PCX File Call .......................................................................................... 300
14.18 ESC+* Memory Card Clear ................................................................................... 301
14.19 ESC+T1 Memory Card 16x16 dots External Font Registration .......................... 302
14.20 ESC+T2 Memory Card 24x24 dots External Font Registration .......................... 304
14.21 ESC+K1(K2) Horizontal Writing External Font Call .......................................... 306
14.22 ESC+k1(k2) Vertical Writing External Font Call ................................................ 307
14.23 ESC+BJ,ESC+BJD True Type Font Registration(Compatible Commands) ...... 308
14.24 ESC+BJT True Type Font Call(Compatible Commands) .................................... 309
15 Intelligent Command .............................................................................. 310
15.1 ESC+IK Label Feed Control ................................................................................... 310
16 RFID Command ..................................................................................... 312
16.1 ESC+IP0 EPC Code Write(UHF) ............................................................................. 313
16.2 ESC+F EPC Sequential Number(UHF) ................................................................... 324
16.3 ESC+IP5 Antenna Output Power(UHF) .................................................................. 325
16.4 ESC+TM Trademark Print(UHF) ............................................................................. 327
16.5 ESC+TU Printing Tag Data(UHF) ........................................................................... 328
16.6 ESC+RU EPC/TID Return(UHF) .............................................................................. 331
16.7 ESC+RK RFID write(ISO/IEC15693) ....................................................................... 336
16.8 ESC+TU Printing Tag Data(ISO/IEC15693) ............................................................ 343
16.9 ESC+RU UID Return(ISO/IEC15693) ...................................................................... 345
16.10 ESC+RK RFID Write(ISO/IEC14443 TypeA) ......................................................... 349
16.11 ESC+TU Printing Tag Data(ISO/IEC14443 TypeA) .............................................. 374
16.12 ESC+RU UID Return(ISO/IEC14443 TypeA)......................................................... 376
16.13 ESC+RK RFID Write(FeliCa) ................................................................................. 380
16.14 ESC+TU Printing Tag Data (FeliCa) ..................................................................... 394
16.15 ESC+RU IDm Return(FeliCa) ................................................................................ 397
17 Common Commands for All Languages ................................................. 402
17.1 DC2+PA Printer Setting Command ........................................................................ 403
17.2 DC2+PB Printer Setting Information Acquisition ................................................. 427
17.3 DC2+PC Printer Device Information Acquisition .................................................. 429
17.4 DC2+PD Each Sensor Information Acquisition .................................................... 433
17.5 DC2+PG Printer Status Information Acquisition .................................................. 435
17.6 DC2+PH Cancel Request ........................................................................................ 438
17.7 DC2+PI Application Change ................................................................................... 439
17.8 DC2+PJ EPC Code Read(UHF) .............................................................................. 441
17.9 DC2+PK EPC/TIDReturn Request (UHF) ............................................................... 444
17.10 DC2+PJ RIFD Reed (ISO/IEC15693) ..................................................................... 446
17.11 DC2+PK UID Return Request(ISO/IEC15693) ...................................................... 451
17.12 DC2+PJ RIFD Reed(ISO/IEC14443 TypeA) ....................................................... 453
17.13 DC2+PK UID Return Request(ISO/IEC14443 TypeA) .......................................... 457
17.14 DC2+PJ RFID Read(FeliCa) .................................................................................. 459
17.15 DC2+PK IDm Return(FeliCa) ................................................................................ 465
17.16 DC2+PN Request to Return Label Pitch Size ...................................................... 468
17.17 DC2+DB Initialization ............................................................................................ 470
17.18 DC2+DC Reset ...................................................................................................... 472
17.19 DC2+DD Power Off ............................................................................................... 473
17.20 DC2+DE File Download ........................................................................................ 474
17.21 DC2+DF File Name Information Acquisition ....................................................... 476
17.22 DC2+DG File Information Acquisition ................................................................. 478
17.23 DC2+DH File Deletion ........................................................................................... 480
17.24 Time Zone List ......................................................................................................... 482
Table of Contents
Part 2
Interface Specification ................................................................... 485
1 Overview ................................................................................................ 485
Overview ...................................................................................................................... 485
1.1
Combination of Interfaces .......................................................................................... 485
1.2
2 Communication Protocols ...................................................................... 486
Communication protocols and Receive Mode .......................................................... 486
2.1
Return Status............................................................................................................... 487
2.2
2.2.1 Return status of status 3.................................................................................................. 489
2.2.2 Return status of status 4.................................................................................................. 492
2.2.3 Return status of status 5.................................................................................................. 496
2.3 REDY/BUSY ................................................................................................................. 503
2.4 XON/XOFF .................................................................................................................... 503
2.5 Status 3 ........................................................................................................................ 503
2.5.1 Return sequence ............................................................................................................. 504
2.5.2 Reference flowchart ......................................................................................................... 506
2.6 Status 4 ........................................................................................................................ 507
2.6.1 Return sequence ............................................................................................................. 507
2.7 Status 5 ........................................................................................................................ 509
2.7.1 Receive buffer control ...................................................................................................... 509
2.7.2 Return sequence ............................................................................................................. 510
3 RS-232C ................................................................................................ 513
3.1 Basic Specifications ................................................................................................... 513
3.2 REDY/BUSY ................................................................................................................. 514
3.2.1 Connecting diagram ........................................................................................................ 514
3.2.2 Explanation of input/output signal ................................................................................... 514
3.2.3 Timing chart of multiple receive ....................................................................................... 515
3.3 XON/XOFF .................................................................................................................... 516
3.3.1 Connecting diagram ........................................................................................................ 516
3.3.2 Explanation of input/output signal ................................................................................... 516
3.3.3 Timing chart of multiple receive ....................................................................................... 517
3.4 Printer Status 5 Return ............................................................................................... 518
3.4.1 Connecting diagram ........................................................................................................ 518
3.4.2 Explanation of input/output signal ................................................................................... 518
3.4.3 Timing chart ..................................................................................................................... 519
3.5 Printer Status 4 Return ............................................................................................... 522
3.5.1 Connecting diagram ........................................................................................................ 522
3.5.2 Explanation of input/output signal ................................................................................... 522
3.5.3 Timing chart ..................................................................................................................... 523
3.6 Printer Status 3 Return ............................................................................................... 526
3.6.1 Connecting diagram ........................................................................................................ 526
3.6.2 Explanation of input/output signal ................................................................................... 526
3.6.3 Timing chart ..................................................................................................................... 527
4 IEEE1284 ............................................................................................... 530
4.1 Basic Specifications ................................................................................................... 530
4.2 Connecting diagram.................................................................................................... 531
4.3 Connector Pin Assignment ........................................................................................ 532
4.4 Explanation of input signal ......................................................................................... 532
4.5 Timing chart of multiple receive ................................................................................. 533
5 USB ....................................................................................................... 535
5.1 Basic Specifications ................................................................................................... 535
5.2 Connector Pin Assignment ........................................................................................ 535
6 LAN, Wireless LAN ................................................................................ 536
6.1 Basic Specifications (LAN) ......................................................................................... 536
6.1.1 LAN setting/display items ................................................................................................ 537
6.2 Basic Specifications (wireless LAN) .......................................................................... 539
6.2.1 Wireless LAN setting/display items ................................................................................. 543
6.3 Software Specifications .............................................................................................. 544
6.4 TCP/IP .......................................................................................................................... 544
6.5 LPR Specifications ...................................................................................................... 544
6.6 FTP ............................................................................................................................... 544
6.7 NTP (Network Time Protocol) ..................................................................................... 544
6.8 FTP/HTTP/HTTPS specification .................................................................................. 545
6.9 Wireless LAN settings ................................................................................................ 547
6.9.1 802.1x authentication and certification ............................................................................ 547
6.10 Socket Communication ............................................................................................ 548
6.11 Connection and disconnection of session .............................................................. 549
6.12 Printer status ............................................................................................................. 551
6.13 SNMP Specifications ................................................................................................. 555
6.13.1 PrinterMIB / Host Resources MIB that shows printer status ......................................... 556
6.14 Switching between LAN and WLAN ......................................................................... 562
6.15 Note ............................................................................................................................ 563
6.15.1 Common to LAN/wireless LAN interface ....................................................................... 563
6.15.2 Wireless LAN interface .................................................................................................. 563
6.15.3 LAN interface ................................................................................................................. 563
7 Bluetooth................................................................................................ 564
7.1 Basic Specifications ................................................................................................... 564
7.2 Bluetooth settings ....................................................................................................... 566
7.3 CRC Transmission Data ............................................................................................. 567
7.4 Calculation Example of CRC ...................................................................................... 567
7.5 Transmission Data Example ....................................................................................... 569
7.6 CRC errors ................................................................................................................... 570
7.7 Transmission Sequence ............................................................................................. 571
7.7.1 Normal end ...................................................................................................................... 571
7.7.2 Disconnection during print data sending ......................................................................... 575
7.7.3 Disconnection during status sending after print data reception .............................. 576
7.7.4 Abnormal end when CRC check is enabled .................................................................... 577
8 External signal interface ......................................................................... 578
8.1 Basic Specifications ................................................................................................... 578
8.2 Connector Pin Assignment ........................................................................................ 579
8.3 Explanation of input/output signal ............................................................................. 581
8.4 Timing waveform ......................................................................................................... 586
9 USB Host ............................................................................................... 588
9.1 Basic Specifications ................................................................................................... 588
9.2 Connector Pin Assignment ........................................................................................ 588
10 NFC ....................................................................................................... 589
10.1 Basic Specifications ................................................................................................. 589
10.2 Tag mode ................................................................................................................... 590
10.2.1 Data format .................................................................................................................... 590
10.2.2 Data format .................................................................................................................... 591
10.3 Passthrough mode .................................................................................................... 592
10.3.1 Data format .................................................................................................................... 592
10.3.2 Sequence diagram ........................................................................................................ 593
10.3.3 CRC-16 CCITT .............................................................................................................. 597
10.4 Handover mode ......................................................................................................... 599
11 Note ....................................................................................................... 600
16x16 dots Kanji in Horizontal line
Yes
Yes
94
8.24
ESC+K2
24x24 dots Kanji in Horizontal Line
Yes
Yes
95
8.25
ESC+K3
22x22 dots Kanji in Horizontal Line
Yes
Yes
96
8.26
ESC+K4
32x32 dots Kanji in Horizontal Line
Yes
Yes
97
8.27
ESC+K5
40x40 dots Kanji in Horizontal Line
Yes
Yes
98
8.28
ESC+K8
16x16 dots Kanji in Horizontal Line with 1-byte Character
Yes
Yes
99
8.29
ESC+K9
24x24 dots Kanji in Horizontal Line with 1-byte Character
Yes
Yes
100
8.30
ESC+KA
22x22 dots Kanji in Horizontal Line with 1-byte Character
Yes
Yes
101
8.31
ESC+KB
32x32 dots Kanji in Horizontal Line with 1-byte Character
Yes
Yes
102
8.32
ESC+KD
40x40 dots Kanji in Horizontal Line with 1-byte Character
Yes
Yes
103
8.33
ESC+k1
16x16 dots Kanji in Vertical Line
Yes
Yes
104
8.34
ESC+k2
24x24 dots Kanji in Vertical Line
Yes
Yes
105
8.35
ESC+k3
22x22 dots Kanji in Vertical Line
Yes
Yes
106
8.36
ESC+k4
32x32 dots Kanji in Vertical Line
Yes
Yes
107
8.37
ESC+k5
40x40 dots Kanji in Vertical Line
Yes
Yes
108
8.38
ESC+k8
16x16 dots Kanji in Vertical Line with 1-byte Character
Yes
Yes
109
8.39
ESC+k9
24x24 dots Kanji in Vertical Line with 1-byte Character
Yes
Yes
110
8.40
ESC+kA
22x22 dots Kanji in Vertical Line with 1-byte Character
Yes
Yes
111
8.41
ESC+kB
32x32 dots Kanji in Vertical Line with 1-byte Character
Yes
Yes
112
8.42
ESC+kD
40x40 dots Kanji in Vertical Line with 1-byte Character
Yes
Yes
113
8.43
ESC+T1
16x16 dots External Font Registration
Yes
Yes
114
8.44
ESC+T2
24x24 dots External Font Registration
Yes
Yes
116
8.45
ESC+K1(K2)
Recall Horizontal Writing External Character
Yes
Yes
118
8.46
ESC+k1(k2)
Recall Vertical Writing External Character
Yes
Yes
120
Barcode
No.
Command
Function
CL4NX
CL6NX
On page
9.1
ESC+B
Barcode (Ratio 1:3)
Yes
Yes
126
9.2
ESC+D
Barcode (Ratio 1:2)
Yes
Yes
128
9.3
ESC+D to
ESC+d
~
Barcode (with HRI)
Yes
Yes
130
9.4
ESC+BD
Barcode (Ratio 2:5)
Yes
Yes
131
9.5
ESC+BT
Barcode Ratio Registration
Yes
Yes
133
9.6
ESC+BW
Print of Barcode by Specified Ratio
Yes
Yes
134
9.7
ESC+BC
CODE 93 Barcode
Yes
Yes
137
9.8
ESC+BF
UPC Add-on (Book land)
Yes
Yes
139
9.9
ESC+BG
CODE128 Barcode
Yes
Yes
141
9.10
ESC+BI
GS1-128(UCC/EAN 128)(Standard Carton ID Only)
Yes
Yes
145
9.11
ESC+BP
Post net
Yes
Yes
147
9.12
ESC+BS
USPS Barcode
Yes
Yes
149
9.13
ESC+EU
Composite Symbol
Yes
Yes
151
9.14
ESC+BL
UPC-A Barcode (Without HRI)
Yes
Yes
155
9.15
ESC+BL to
ESC+d
~
UPC-A Barcode (Without HRI)
Yes
Yes
156
9.16
ESC+BM
UPC-A Barcode (With HRI)
Yes
Yes
158
9.17
ESC+BZ
Customer Barcode
Yes
Yes
159
2D code
No.
Command
Function
CL4NX
CL6NX
On page
10.1
ESC+2D10
<2D10>
PDF417
Yes
Yes
161
10.2
ESC+2D12
<2D12>
Micro PDF417
Yes
Yes
164
10.3
ESC+2D20
<2D20>
MAXI Code
Yes
Yes
167
10.4
ESC+2D30
<2D30>
QR Code(Model 2)
Yes
Yes
169
10.5
ESC+2D31
<2D31>
QR Code(Model 1)
Yes
Yes
173
10.6
ESC+2D32
<2D32>
Micro QR Code
Yes
Yes
176
10.7
ESC+2D50
<2D50>
Datamatrix(ECC200)
Yes
Yes
201
10.8
ESC+2D51
<2D51>
GS1 Data matrix
Yes
Yes
204
10.9
ESC+2D70
<2D70>
Aztec Barcode
Yes
Yes
207
10.10
ESC+BQ
QR Code(Compatible Commands)
Yes
Yes
211
10.11
ESC+BV
Maxi Code(Compatible Commands)
Yes
Yes
236
10.12
ESC+BK
PDF417(Compatible Commands)
Yes
Yes
238
10.13
ESC+BX
Data matrix (ECC200) (Compatible Commands)
Yes
Yes
241
10.14
ESC+DC
Data matrix (ECC200) Data Specify(Compatible Commands)
Yes
Yes
242
10.15
ESC+FX
Data matrix (ECC200) Sequential Number(Compatible Commands)
Yes
Yes
243
10.16
ESC+QV
QR Code Version
Yes
Yes
245
BMP File Print
Yes
Yes
247
11.3
ESC+GP
PCX File Print
Yes
Yes
248
System
No.
Command
Function
CL4NX
CL6NX
On page
12.1
ESC+CS
Print Speed
Yes
Yes
249
12.2
ESC+#F
<#F>
Print Darkness
Yes
Yes
250
12.3
ESC+#E
<#E>
Print Darkness (Compatible Command)
Yes
Yes
251
12.4
ESC+A1
Media Size
Yes
Yes
252
12.5
ESC+A3
Base Reference Point
Yes
Yes
254
12.6
ESC+EP
Print End Position
Yes
Yes
255
12.7
ESC+~
<~>
Multiple Cut
Yes
Yes
257
12.8
ESC+CT
Cut Number Unit
Yes
Yes
258
12.9
ESC+NC
Eject and Cut
Yes
Yes
259
12.10
ESC+~A
<~A>
Cut Number Unit
Yes
Yes
260
12.11
ESC+~B
<~B>
Eject and Cut
Yes
Yes
261
12.12
ESC+*
<*>
Memory Clear
Yes
Yes
262
12.13
ESC+＠
<＠>
Offline
Yes
Yes
263
12.14
ESC+C
Reprint
Yes
Yes
264
12.15
ESC+E
Auto Line Feed
Yes
Yes
265
12.16
ESC+PO
Offset
Yes
Yes
266
12.17
ESC+IG
Sensor Type
Yes
Yes
267
12.18
ESC+PH
Print Method
Yes
Yes
268
12.19
ESC+PM
Print Mode
Yes
Yes
269
12.20
ESC+KM
Mincho (Kanji)
Yes
Yes
270
12.21
ESC+KG
Gothic (Kanji)
Yes
Yes
271
12.22
ESC+CE
European Code Page
Yes
Yes
272
12.23
ESC+TK
Forced Tear-Off
Yes
Yes
274
12.24
ESC+TW
Option Waiting Time
Yes
Yes
275
12.25
ESC+CL
Delete CR/LF
Yes
Yes
276
Calendar Command
No.
Command
Function
CL4NX
CL6NX
On page
13.1
ESC+WT
Calendar Setup(*1)
Yes
Yes
277
13.2
ESC+WP
Calendar Arithmetic (Add) (*1)
Yes
Yes
278
13.3
ESC+WA
Calendar Print(*1)
Yes
Yes
279
(*1) Option: Calendar IC
Memory Card
No.
Command
Function
CL4NX
CL6NX
On page
14.1
ESC+CC
Card Slot for Use
Yes
Yes
281
14.2
ESC+FM
Memory Card Initialization
Yes
Yes
282
14.3
ESC+BJF
Memory Card Initialization
Yes
Yes
283
14.4
ESC+FP
Memory Card Status Print
Yes
Yes
284
14.5
ESC+BJS
Memory Card Status Print
Yes
Yes
285
14.6
ESC+&S
<&S>
Form Overlay Registration
Yes
Yes
286
14.7
ESC+&R
<&R>
Form Overlay Call
Yes
Yes
288
14.8
ESC+YS
Format Registration
Yes
Yes
289
14.9
ESC+/N
Registration of Field
Yes
Yes
292
14.10
ESC+YR
Format Call
Yes
Yes
293
14.11
ESC+/D
Print of Field
Yes
Yes
294
14.12
ESC+GI
Registration of Graphic
Yes
Yes
295
14.13
ESC+GR
Graphic Call
Yes
Yes
296
14.14
ESC+GT
BMP File Registration
Yes
Yes
297
14.15
ESC+GC
BMP File Call
Yes
Yes
298
14.16
ESC+PI
PCX File Registration
Yes
Yes
299
14.17
ESC+PY
PCX File Call
Yes
Yes
300
14.18
ESC+*
<*>
Memory Card Clear
Yes
Yes
301
14.19
ESC+T1
Memory Card 16x16 dots External Font Registration
Yes
Yes
302
14.20
ESC+T2
Memory Card 24x24 dots External Font Registration
Yes
Yes
304
14.21
ESC+K1
ESC+K2
Horizontal Writing External Font Call
Yes
Yes
306
14.22
ESC+k1
ESC+k2
Vertical Writing External Font Call
Yes
Yes
307
14.23
ESC+BL
ESC+BJD
True Type Font Registration(Compatible Commands)
Yes
Yes
308
14.24
ESC+BJT
True Type Font Call(Compatible Commands)
Yes
Yes
309
Label Feed Control
Yes
Yes
310
RFID
No.
Command
Function
CL4NX
CL6NX
On page
16.1
ESC+IP0
EPC Code Write(UHF) (*1)
Yes
No
313
16.2
ESC+F
EPC Sequential Number(UHF) (*1)
Yes
No
324
16.3
ESC+IP5
Antenna Output Power(UHF) (*1)
Yes
No
325
16.4
ESC+TM
Trademark Print(UHF) (*1)
Yes
No
327
16.5
ESC+TU
Printing Tag Data(UHF) (*1)
Yes
No
328
16.6
ESC+RU
EPC/TID Return(UHF) (*1)
Yes
No
331
16.7
ESC+RK
RFID Write(ISO/IEC15693) (*1)
Yes
No
336
16.8
ESC+TU
Printing Tag Data (ISO/IEC15693) (*1)
Yes
No
343
16.9
ESC+RU
UID Return(ISO/IEC15693) (*1)
Yes
No
345
16.10
ESC+RK
RFID Write(ISO/IEC14443 TypeA) (*1)
Yes
No
349
16.11
ESC+TU
Printing Tag Data (ISO/IEC14443 TypeA) (*1)
Yes
No
374
16.12
ESC+RU
UID Return(ISO/IEC14443 TypeA) (*1)
Yes
No
376
16.13
ESC+RK
RFID Write(FeliCa) (*1)
Yes
No
380
16.14
ESC+TU
Printing Tag Data (FeliCa) (*1)
Yes
No
394
16.15
ESC+RU
IDm Return(FeliCa) (*1)
Yes
No
397
(*1) Option: RFID
CommonCommands for All Languages
No.
Command
Function
CL4NX
CL6NX
On page
17.1
DC2+PA
Printer Setting Command
Yes
Yes
403
17.2
DC2+PB
Printer Setting Information Acquisition
Yes
Yes
427
17.3
DC2+PC
Printer Device Information Acquisition
Yes
Yes
429
17.4
DC2+PD
Each Sensor Information Acquisition
Yes
Yes
433
17.5
DC2+PG
Printer Status Information Acquisition
Yes
Yes
435
17.6
DC2+PH
Cancel Request
Yes
Yes
438
17.7
DC2+PI
Application Change
Yes
Yes
439
17.8
DC2+PJ
EPC Code Read(UHF) (*1)
Yes
No
441
17.9
DC2+PK
EPC/TID Return Request(UHF) (*1)
Yes
No
444
17.10
DC2+PJ
RFID Read(ISO/IEC15693) (*1)
Yes
No
446
17.11
DC2+PK
UID Return Request (ISO/IEC15693) (*1)
Yes
No
451
17.12
DC2+PJ
RFID Read(ISO/IEC14443 TypeA) (*1)
Yes
No
453
17.13
DC2+PK
UID Return Request (ISO/IEC14443 TypeA) (*1)
Yes
No
457
17.14
DC2+PJ
RFID Read(FeliCa) (*1)
Yes
No
459
17.15
DC2+PK
IDm Return(FeliCa) (*1)
Yes
No
465
17.16
DC2+PN
Request to Return Label Pitch Size
Yes
Yes
468
17.17
DC2+DB
Initialization
Yes
Yes
470
17.18
DC2+DC
Reset
Yes
Yes
472
17.19
DC2+DD
Power Off
Yes
Yes
473
17.20
DC2+DE
File Download
Yes
Yes
474
17.21
DC2+DF
File Name Information Acquisition
Yes
Yes
476
17.22
DC2+DG
File Information Acquisition
Yes
Yes
478
17.23
DC2+DH
File Deletion
Yes
Yes
480
(*1) Option: RFID
2 Initial Value of Operation Settings
The initial values of operation setting are as follows:
Item
8 dots/mm
12 dots/mm
24dots/mm
Print speed
6 inch/s
Range: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
6 inch/s
Range: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
4 inch/s
Range: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Range of print darkness
A
A
A
Print darkness
5
Range: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6,7,8,9,10
5
Range: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6,7,8,9,10
5
Range: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6,7,8,9,10
Start point correction
+ 0
+ 0
+0
Designation of proportional
pitch
Proportional pitch
Proportional pitch
Proportional pitch
3 List of Fonts
When using internal fonts, specify [ESC + Command of Font Types].
Font name
Font Type
Pitch
OCR A(8dots/mm)
Bitmap[OCR-A font]
15x22 dots
Fixed
OCR B(8 dots/mm)
Bitmap[OCR-B font]
20x24 dots
Fixed
OCR A(12dots/mm)
Bitmap[OCR-A font]
22x33 dots
Fixed
OCR B(12 dots/mm)
Bitmap[OCR-B font]
30x36 dots
Fixed
OCR A(24dots/mm)
Bitmap[OCR-A font]
44x66 dots
Fixed
OCR B(24dots/mm)
Bitmap[OCR-B font]
60x72 dots
Fixed
XU
Bitmap[Helvetica type]
5x 9 dots
Fixed / Proportional
XS
Bitmap[Univers Condensed Bold type]
17x17 dots
Fixed/Proportional
XM
Bitmap[Univers Condensed Bold type]
24x24 dots
Fixed/Proportional
XB
Bitmap[Univers Condensed Bold type]
48x48 dots
Fixed / Proportional
XL
Bitmap[Sans Serif]
48x48 dots
Fixed / Proportional
U
Bitmap[U font]
5x9 dots
Fixed
S
Bitmap[S font]
8x15 dots
Fixed
M
Bitmap[M font]
13x20 dots
Fixed
WB
Bitmap[WB font]
18x30 dots
Fixed
WL
Bitmap[WL font]
28x52 dots
Fixed
X20
Bitmap[X20 font]
5x9 dots
Fixed
X21
Bitmap[X21 font]
17x17 dots
Fixed / Proportional
X22
Bitmap[X22 font]
24x24 dots
Fixed / Proportional
X23
Bitmap[X23 font]
48x48 dots
Fixed / Proportional
X24
Bitmap[X24 font]
48x48 dots
Fixed/Proportional
K1(k1)
Bitmap[Kanji font]
16x16 dots
Fixed
K2(k2)
Bitmap[Kanji font]
24x24 dots
Fixed
K3(k3)
Bitmap[Kanji font]
22x22 dots
Fixed
K4(k4)
Bitmap[Kanji font]
32x32 dots
Fixed
K5(k5)
Bitmap[Kanji font]
40x40 dots
Fixed
K8(k8)
Bitmap[Kanji font]
16x16 dots
Fixed
K9(k9)
Bitmap[Kanji font]
24x24 dots
Fixed
KA(kA)
Bitmap[Kanji font]
22x22 dots
Fixed
KB(kB)
Bitmap[Kanji font]
32x32 dots
Fixed
KD(kD)
Bitmap[Kanji font]
40x40 dots
Fixed
$ (shape)
$= (print)
Outline font
Fixed / Proportional
Kanji Outline font
Fixed
RD
CG font[SATO CG Sleek]
Fixed / Proportional
CG font[SATO CG Stream]
Fixed / Proportional
RG
Multiple language font
Fixed / Proportional
RH
Scalable font
Fixed / Proportional
Font can be expanded by a factor of 1 to 36.
Internal bitmap fonts can also be expanded with a factor of 1 to 36.
Example: A font in a size of 5 dots of width and 9 dots of height is expanded by a factor of 3. The resulting font has a width of15dots
and a height of 27 dots.
The input of expansion factors (height x expansion factor, width x expansion factor) for characters to be printed is done as described
below:
Width x expansion factor= width parameter setting value
Height x expansion factor= height parameter setting value
The command decides the expansion of the character. This parameter is set as factor.
Example: If setting the factor to: 0304, the character is expanded by a factor of 3 in horizontal direction (width) and a factor of
4 in vertical direction (height)
If an expansion factor is specified, also the pitch between the characters is automatically determined.
Fixed pitch / proportional pitch
There are fonts which can select both the fixed pitch and the proportional pitch. You can set the proportional pitch by
command and release it by command on the printer screen.
Depending on the font type, the width of the proportional pitch does differ. Kata-kana is not affected by the proportional pitch, but the
side space of characters will be narrowed.
At the fixed pitch, the character width is according to the relevant font size selected.
Difference between outline font and bitmap font
Regarding the bitmap font, the height and the width of the font are predefined. The height of the bitmap font is a little bit larger than
the width.
The bitmap font is the largest in the font matrix.
For the font type and size refer to the font list on the previous page.
Regarding the outline font, if the height and the width of the font are set properly, the smooth scaling algorithm of the printer allows
a well balanced font. It is also possible to define some style options like a gray scale and a shadow setting.
Setting change of Euro code
See below for the valid range of font command and Euro code and Code Page that is enabled when you change the Euro code
settings in GUI or DC2 commands.
The values for ESC, ENQ, SOH, STX, ETX, CAN, DEL, DC1, DC2 in standard mode
and ESC, ENQ, SOH, STX, ETX, CAN, DEL, DC1, DC2 in non-standard mode is out of valid range.
Command
Command name
The range of Euro code
Code Page
XU font(Basic size 5x9 dots)
Euro code shall be 00H-FFH for
compatibility.
DOS 857
DOS 858
For compatibility
DOS 737
DOS 852
DOS 866
XS font(Basic size 17x17 dots)
XM font(Basic size 24x24 dots)
XB font(Basic size 48x48 dots)
XL font(Basic size 48x48 dots)
U font(Basic size 5x9 dots)
S font(Basic size 8x15 dots)
M font(Basic size 13x20 dots)
WB font(Basic size 18x30 dots)
WL font(Basic size 28x52 dots)
<$=>
Outline Font Print
DOS 858
CG Font
Euro code shall be 00H-FFH considering
the use of GID (Glyph Index).
DOS 857
DOS 858
Multiple language
Euro code shall be 20H-FFH because the
range of character code is more than 20H.
Note: A space will be printed in case if less
than 20H is specified.
Scalable font
Euro code shall be 00H-FFH considering
the use of GID (Glyph Index).
4 Example of Command Reference
7.2 Modification
ESC+L
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
L
Parameter
<1B>16
<4C>16
aabb
Initial value
aa = 01, bb = 01
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter is valid until next specification is
made.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes initial value at the next
item .
[Function]
Specifying the enlargement ratio of print font.
[Format]
aabb
● Parameter
aa
[Horizontal enlargementratio]=Valid range: 01 to 36
bb
[Vertical enlargement ratio] =Valid range: 01 to 36
[Coding
Example] Horizontal enlargement ratio: 4 times, Vertical enlargement ratio: 3 times
100＜H＞200＜P＞3＜L＞0403＜XM＞ABCD
2[Supplementary Explanation] Enlarges the character pitch as well. When Character Pitch is used at the same time, the parameter value of horizontal enlargement ratio specified in Enlargement
will be reflected in the subsequent specification . [Note] If increasing the enlargement ratio, design the print format that does not to exceed print area. [Valid Commands] Font
Modification
Graphic Memory Card 1. Indicates the classification of commands such as: [Control], [Print Position], [Modification], [Font], [Barcode], [2D code], [Graphic], [System], [Memory Card] and [Calendar], [RFID], [CommonCommands for All Languages] 2. Indicates command name. 3. Indicates command code. 4. Indicates command in Hexadecimal code. 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 13 Enlargement 4 6 12 5
5. Indicates parameter to be described in command.
6. Indicates initial value for command.
7. Indicates valid range of command.
When power switch is OFF;
1) The set parameter is maintained.
2) The set parameter is not maintained.
3) The set command is not maintained.
Valid range within item
1) The set parameter is valid until the next specification is made.
2) The set parameter becomes invalid.
3) The set command becomes invalid.
Valid range between items;
1) The set parameter becomes initial value at the next item .
2) The set parameter is valid until the next specification is made.
3) The set parameter becomes invalid.
4) The set command becomes invalid.
8. Explains the function of command.
9. Explains the command and required parameter.
aabb indicates the command ESC+L(<1B>16<4C>16) and two types of parameters such as
“aa” and “bb”.
10. Shows the example of how the command is used.
This is the coding example programmed in BASIC output to the printer connected with RS-232C.
10 ESC$=CHR$(&H1B)
20 OPEN “COM1:9600，N，8，1，RS，BIN” FOR OUTPUT AS #1
30 PRINT #1，ESC$；“A”；
40 PRINT #1，ESC$；“V100”；ESC$；“H200”；
50 PRINT #1，ESC$；“P3”；ESC$；“L0403”；
60 PRINT #1，ESC$；“XMABCD”；
70 PRINT #1，ESC$；“Q2”；
80 PRINT #1，ESC$；“Z”；
90 CLOSE #1
100 END
11. Provides the supplemental information of command function and parameter.
12. Provides notes and restriction for the use of command.
13. Shows the commands that come under the influence of used commands.
5 Control Command
5.1 Control
5.1 ESC+A Start Code
ESC+A
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
A
Parameter
<1B>16
<41>16
Nil
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set command is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set command becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set command becomes invalid.
[Function]
Specifying the start of data transmission.
[Format]
[Coding Example]
100200
22
5.2 ESC+Z Stop Code
ESC+Z
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
Z
Parameter
<1B>16
<5A>16
Nil
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set command is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set command becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set command becomes invalid.
[Function]
Specifying the end of data transmission.
[Format]
[Coding Example]
100200
22
5.3 ESC+Q Print Quantity
ESC+Q
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
Q
Parameter
<1B>16
<51>16
aaaaaa
Initial value
aaaaaa=1
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Specifying the number of labels to print.
[Format]
aaaaaa ●Parameter a[Number of labels to print] = Valid range: 1 to 999999 [Coding Example] Number of labels: 2100 200 2
0202 ABCD 2[Supplementary Explanation] 1. Print contents specified by Start of Data Transmission and End of Data Transmission are regarded as 1 label, and the number of reprints can be specified. 2. Use this command prior to End of Data Transmission . [Note] 1. Reprint will be performed based on the specified print quantity. If specifying sequential numbering command , the value of sequential number that was set up for that field portion will print. 2. When this command is used in combination with Multiple Cutting <~>, the specified print quantity multiplied by specified value for cutting becomes the number of labels to print. [Initial value of parameter and Valid range] Model Initial value Valid range CL4NX/CL6NX 1 1～999999 Print Quantity
5.4 ESC+ID Job ID Number
ESC+ID
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
ID
Parameter
<1B>16
<49>16<44>16
aa
aaaaa
Initial value
a=<20>16
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter is valid until the next valid setting.
Valid range between items
The set command becomes invalid.
[Function]
Specifying job ID number for status return.
[Format]
aa
aaaaa
●Parameter
a[Job ID number]
=
Valid range: 00 to 99
(2digits)
****** or00000 to 99999
(5digits)
[Coding Example]
Job ID number: 01
01
200100
0<$>B,100,100,6
<$=>SATOPRINTER
2
5.5 ESC+WK Job Name
ESC+WK
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
WK
Parameter
<1B>16
<57>16<4B>16
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Initial value
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa =<20>16
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter is valid until the next valid setting.
Valid range between items
The set command becomes invalid.
[Function]
Specifying job name for status return.
[Format]
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
●Parameter
a[Job Name]
=
ASCII code 16-digit, Shift JIS Kanji 8-digit
[Coding Example]
Job name: SATO
01
SATO
200100
0<$>B,100,100,6
<$=>SATOPRINTER
2
5.6 ESC+CR Status 5 Reply Check
ESC+CR
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
CR
Parameter
<1B>16
<43>16<52>16
a,b
Initial value
a=0
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter is valid until the next valid setting.
Valid range between items
The set command becomes invalid.
[Function]
The BCC check of return and the item number check function are set up of the status 5.
[Format]
a,b
●Parameter
a[BCC check]
=
0
:
BCC check disable (initial value)
1
:
BCC check enable
b [Item number check]
=
0 :
Not checked(fixed value)
[Coding Example]
*****
1,0
[Supplementary Explanation]
1.[item number check]is a fixed value
2. This command cannot be used at the same time the print data
3. Use is possible only during status 5 protocol
Status 5 Reply Check Setting
6 Print Position Command
6.1 Print Position
6.1 ESC+H Horizontal Print Position
ESC+H
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
H
Parameter
<1B>16
<48>16
aaaa
Initial value
aaaa=1
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter is valid until the next valid setting.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes initial value at the next item
.
[Function]
Specifying horizontal print position from its start point by dot.
[Format]
aaaa
●Parameter
aaaa[Horizontal Print Position]
=
Refer to the table below.
[Coding Example]
Horizontal print position: 200 dots
100200
22
6.2 Print Position
6.2 ESC+V Vertical Print Position
ESC+V
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
V
Parameter
<1B>16
<56>16
aaaaa
Initial value
aaaaa=1
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter is valid until the next valid setting.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes initial value at the next item
.
[Function]
Specifying vertical print position from its start point by dot.
[Format]
aaaaa
●Parameter
a [Vertical Print Position] = Refer to the table below.
[Coding Example]
Vertical print position: 100 dots
100200
22
7 Modification Command
7.1 Modification
7.1 ESC+P Character Pitch
ESC+P
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
P
Parameter
<1B>16
<50>16
aa
Initial value
aa=02
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter is valid until the next valid setting.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes initial value at the next item
.
[Function]
Specifying character pitch by dot.
[Format]
aa
●Parameter
aa[Character pitch]
=
Valid range: 00 to 99 dots
[Coding Example]
Character pitch: 10
10 just before the barcode specification, pitch command becomes valid for barcode
module.
Object barcode: NW-7, CODE39, Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5
For more information, see (3) Intercharacter Gap in [9. Barcode Specification].
5. Data specification except numeric value or specification of over-digit will give the initial value.
[Valid Command]
Font
2
7.2 ESC+L Enlargement
ESC+L
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
L
Parameter
<1B>16
<4C>16
aabb
Initial value
aa=01,bb=01
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter is valid until the next valid setting.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes initial value at the next item
.
[Function]
Specifying the enlargement ratio of font.
[Format]
aabb
●Parameter
aa[Horizontal enlargement ratio]
=
Valid range: 01 to 36
bb[Vertical enlargement ratio]
=
Valid range: 01 to 36
[Coding Example]
Horizontal enlargement ratio: 4 times,
Vertical enlargement ratio: 3 times
100200
3 is used at the same time, the parameter value of
horizontal enlargement ratio specified in Enlargement .
[Note]
If increasing the enlargement ratio, design the print format that does not exceed print area.
[Valid Command]
Font
2
7.3 ESC+PS Proportional Pitch
ESC+PS
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
PS
Parameter
<1B>16
<50>16<53>16
Nil
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set command is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter is valid until the next valid setting.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes initial value at the next item
.
[Function]
Specifying the proportional pitch.
[Format]
[Coding Example]
100200
22
7.4 ESC+PR Release Proportional Pitch
ESC+PR
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
PR
Parameter
<1B>16
<50>16<52>16
Nil
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set command is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter is valid until the next valid setting.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes initial value at the next item
.
[Function]
Specifying the release of proportional pitch.
[Format]
[Coding Example]
100200
22
7.5 ESC+% Rotation
ESC+%
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
%
Parameter
<1B>16
<25>16
a
Initial value
a=0
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter is valid until the next valid setting.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes initial value at the next item
.
[Function]
Specifying the counter-clockwise rotation of font and barcode.
[Format]
<%>a
●Parameter
a[Rotative direction] =
0: Parallel 1 (0 degree)
1: Serial 1 (90-degree)
2: Parallel 2 (180-degree)
3: Serial 2 (270-degree)
[Coding Example]
Font rotation: Parallel 2 (180-degree),
Barcode rotation: 1: Serial 1 (90-degree)
<%>2
100400
32
*1 This command requires optional calendar IC and it is not usable without IC.
7.6 ESC+F Sequential Number
ESC+F
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
F
Parameter
<1B>16
<46>16
aaaabcccc(,dd,ee,f)
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Specifying prior to the data specification command of font or barcode, and printing specified data in a sequential order.
[Format]
aaaabcccc(,dd,ee,f)
●Parameter
a [Print quantity specification of identical contents] = Valid range : 1 to 9999
b [Increasing and decreasing specification]
= +
: Addition
= -
: Subtraction
c [Setting of increasing and decreasing value]
= Valid range : 1 to 9999
d [Valid digit number for sequential number]
= Valid range : 1 to 99
When omitted 8 (omissible)
e [Low-order invalid digit number]
= Valid range : 0 to 99
When omitted 0 (omissible)
f [Specification of Decimal/Hex sequential number] = 0
: Decimal number When omitted 0 (omissible)
1
: Hexadecimal
[Coding Example]
Print quantity specification of identical contents: 1,Increasing and decreasing specification: +
Setting of increasing and decreasing value: 1,
Valid digit number for sequential number: 5
Low-order invalid digit number: 0
100100
22
7.7 ESC+FW Ruled/Grid Line Print
ESC+FW
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
FW
Parameter
<1B>16
<46>16<57>16
Ruleaabccccc
Gridaabbvccccchddddd
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Specifying the ruled / grid line.
[Format]
aabccccc
Print of ruled line
●Parameter
a[Line width]
=
Valid range
:
02 to 99 dots
b[Horizontal/vertical direction]
=
H
:
Horizontal direction
=
V
:
Vertical direction
c[Ruled line length]
=
Valid range
:
Refer to the table below.
aabbVcccccHddddd
Print of grid line
●Parameter
a[Vertical line width]
=
Valid range
:
02 to 99 dots
b[Horizontal line width]
=
Valid range
:
02 to 99 dots
c[Vertical line length]
=
Valid range
:
Refer to the table below.
d[Horizontal line length]
=
Valid range
:
Refer to the table below.
[Coding Example 1]
Ruled line print, Line width: 4, Horizontal direction, Ruled line length: 400
Grid line print, Vertical line width: 8, Horizontal line width: 8, Vertical line length: 300,
Horizontal line length: 400
10020004H400
3002000808V300H400
2[Supplementary Explanation] 1. When the print start position exceeds the printable area, the printing is not executed. (It doesn't raise a command error.) 2. Set line width according to the table below so the horizontal line width is more than 0.166mm. Head density Line width 8 dots/mm (203 dpi) 2 dots or more 12 dots/mm (305 dpi) 2 dots or more 24dots/mm (609dpi) 4 dots or more 3. If setting the vertical line width wider, it will be widened to the right side against media feed direction. If setting the horizontal line width wider, it will be widened to the lower side against media feed direction. 4. If setting the glid line wider, it will be widened inward. [Valid Range] Model Valid range (dots) Horizontal line length Vertical line length CL4NX 203dpi 1 to 832 1 to 20000 305dpi 1 to 1248 1 to 18000 609dpi 1 to 2496 1 to 9600 CL6NX 203dpi 1 to 1216 (*1) 1 to 1340 (*2) 1 to 20000 305dpi 1 to 1984(*1) 1 to 2010(*2) 1 to 18000 (*1) Valid range for “Standard” in “Head Base Position” setting. (*2) Valid range for “Left-justify” in “Head Base Position” setting. Refer to the operator manual for further information of the setting. Ruled / Grid Line Print
7.8 ESC+FC Print Circle
ESC+FC
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
FC
Parameter
<1B>16
<46>16<43>16
,aaa,bbb(,c,d)
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Specifying the print of circle.
[Format]
,aaa,bbb(,c,d)
●Parameter
a[Radius]
= Valid range:
5 to 999 dots
b[Line width]
=Valid range: 1 to 999 dots
c[Sectional number]
= Valid range:
0 to 8
When omitted: 0 (omissible)
See the details listed below.
d[Pattern]
= Valid range: 0 to 3
When omitted: 0 (omissible)
0: Solid line (black)
1: Gray 1
2: Gray 2
3: ray 3
●Sectional number
[Coding Example]
Solid line circle of 100 dots in radius, 8 dots in line width
200200
,100,8,0,0
1[Supplementary Explanation] 1. When the value outside of the range is specified for sectional number, it will be processed as “0”. In this case, this will not be a command error. 2. When the value outside of the range is specified for the designation of pattern, it will be processed as “0”. In this case, this will not be a command error. 3. When the print start position exceeds the printable area, the printing is executed. (This raises a command error.) 4. This command sets the base reference point to the center of a circle. 5. This command can be registered to the format. 6. If setting the glid line wider, it will be widened inward. [Valid Range] Model Valid range (dot) Radius Line width CL4NX CL6NX 5 to 999 1 to 999 Print Circle 200 200 0,0 100 in radius Section 0 Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8
7.9 ESC+FT Print Triangle
ESC+FT
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
FT
Parameter
<1B>16
<46>16<54>16
,aaaa,bbbb(,cccc,d)
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Specifying the print of triangle.
[Format]
,aaaa,bbbb(,cccc,d)
●Parameter
a [Length of sides]
= Valid range:
10 to 2000 dots
b [Line width]
= Valid range:
1 to 1000 dots
c [Length of base]
= Valid range:
10 to 2000 dots (omissible)
When omitted, its value will be equal to the length of sides.
d [Pattern]
= Valid range:
0 to 3
When omitted:
0 (omissible)
0: Solid line (black)
1: Gray 1
2: Gray 2
3: Gray 3
[Coding Example]
Length of sides: 100 dots,
Line width: 8 dots,
Length of base: 100 dots
100200
,100,8,100,0
1[Supplementary Explanation] 1. When the value outside of the range is specified for pattern, it will be processed as “0”. In this case, this will not be a command error. 2. When the print start position exceeds the printable area, the printing is executed. (This raises a command error.) (When the print start position exceeds the printable area in the vertical direction, the label will be fed.) 3. When the side length is not equal to the base length, printing will not be performed due to command error. 4. This command sets the base reference point to the apex of a triangle. 5. This command can be registered to the format. 6. If setting the line wider, it will be widened inward. 7. If the base length is odd number, +1 will be added automatically to make even number. [Valid number] Model Valid range (dots) Side length Line width Base length CL4NX CL6NX 10 to 2000 1 to 1000 10 to 2000 Print Triangle 100 200 0,0 a a b a: Side length b: Base length
7.10 ESC+( Reverse Color Print
ESC+(
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
(
Parameter
<1B>16
<28>16
aaaa,bbbbb
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Specifying black and white reverse print.
[Format]
<(>aaaa, bbbbb
●Parameter
a[Specification of reverse area in horizontal direction]
= Valid range: Refer to the table below
b[Specification of reverse area in vertical direction]
= Valid range: Refer to the table below
[Coding Example]Reverse area in horizontal direction: 200, Reverse area in vertical direction: 70
5050
22
7.11 ESC+KC Kanji Code
ESC+KC
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
KC
Parameter
<1B>16
<4B>16<43>16
a
Initial value
a=0
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter is valid until the next valid setting.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes initial value at the next item
.
[Function]
This command allows temporary switch-over between Kanji codes. Normally it is specified by User mode of printer
LCD settings.
[Format]
a
●Parameter
a[Kanji code]
=
0: JIS code
1: Shift JIS code
2: Unicode
[Coding Example 1]
For Shift JIS
1
100200
2 2 22
2
2
7.12 ESC+& Store Form Overlay
ESC+&
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
&
Parameter
<1B>16
<26>16
(aab~b)
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set command is not maintained.
Valid range within item
The set parameter is valid until the next valid setting.
Valid range between items
The set parameter is valid until the next valid setting.
[Function]
Specifying the registration of form overlay.
[Format]
<&>(aab~b)
●Parameter
a [Registration key]
=
Valid range: 01 to 99 (Omissible)
b [Comment]
=
Max. 16 bytes (Omissible)
[Coding Example]
100501010V800H750
100500505V760H710
1501000MODEL
<&>01DATA1
[Supplementary Explanation]
1. This command saves fixed print contents to the printer and then, Form Overlay Call combines the contents with
drawing of general data to print out.
2. Specify this command at the end of data string that is to be stored. Drawing valid range in form overlay registration is
same as printable area.
3. This command can register only one format. Use any code from 01 to 99 as a registration key.
4. To change contents, specify Form Overlay Clear <*>&, and then register new storage data.
5. Invoke registered contents by Form Overlay Call.
6. When specifying Label Size , it will be extracted in the specified area.
[Valid Commands]
Print position
Font
<$=>
Barcode
2D code
<2D10>
<2D12>
<2D20>
<2D30> <2D31>
<2D32>
<2D50>
<2D51>
<2D70>
Composite
Symbol
Modification
<(>
Graphic
Store Form Overlay
7.13 ESC+/ Recall Form Overlay
ESC+/
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
/
Parameter
<1B>16
<2F>16
(aa)
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set command is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter is valid until the next valid setting.
Valid range between items
The set parameter is valid until the next valid setting.
[Function]
Invoking form overlay.
[Format]
(aa)
●Parameter
a [Registration key]
=
Valid Range
:
01 to 99 (Omissible)
[Coding Example]
01
200100
0<$>B,100,100,6
<$=>SATOPRINTER
2
7.14 ESC+0 Partial Edit
ESC+0
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
0
Parameter
<1B>16
<30>16
Nil
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set command is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set command becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set command becomes invalid.
[Function]
Editing the portion in the previous print data.
[Format]
<0>
[Coding Example]
[DEF], a part of print data, is changed to [123].
100200
7.15 ESC+WD Partial Copy
ESC+WD
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
WD
Parameter
<1B>16
<57>16<44>16
VaaaaaHbbbbYcccccXdddd
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set command becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Copying specified area to another place.
[Format]
VaaaaaHbbbbYcccccXdddd
●Parameter
a[Vertical start point of original data]
= Valid range: See the table below.
b[Horizontal start point of original data] = Valid range: See the table below.
c[Vertical dot size of original data]
= Valid range: See the table below.
d[Horizontal dot size of original data]
= Valid range: See the table below.
[Coding Example]
Vertical start point of original data: 50
Horizontal start point of original data: 50
Vertical dot size of original data: 200
Horizontal dot size of original data: 400
5050
22
7.16 ESC+J Journal Print
ESC+J
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
J
Parameter
<1B>16
<4A>16
a~a+CR<0D>16
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Specifying the print of journal
[Format]
a~a + CR
●Parameter
a [Journal print column]
=
Print data
CR[Control code (0DH)]
[Coding Example]
ABCD+CR
EFGH+CR
[Supplementary Explanation]
1. Starts journal print from vertical position of 2 dots and horizontal position of 2 dots.
2. Character pitch is set to 2 dots and line pitch is set to 16 dots.
3. Prints in 2 x 2 times of XS font.
4. Use of this command in combination with other commands excluding Reprint and Reverse Color Print
<(> is invalid.
5.This command performs the line feed regardless of setting of CR/LF deletion.
[Font type]
Model
Font type
Magnification ratio
CL4NX
CL6NX
XS font
2ｘ2
Journal Print
7.17 ESC+RF Recall Font & Logo
ESC+RF
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
RF
Parameter
<1B>16
<52>16<46>16
aabbbb,n~n
Initial value
aa=01, bbbb=1
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Invoking and printing the font and logo downloaded with exclusive tool.
[Format]
aabbbb, n~n
●Parameter
a[Font ID number]
=
Valid range: 01 to 99
b[Print digit]
=
Valid range: 1 to 9999
n[Print data]
=
data
[Coding Example 1] To print [AB] in half size character with this command [Font ID No.: 01, Print digit: 4]
(Unicode A: <0041>16B: <0042>16)
1001000101
010004,<0041>16<0042>16
[Coding Example 2]
When calling and printing logo [Font ID No.: 02 Print digit: 2]
1001000101020002，<826B>16
[Supplementary Explanation]
1.Specify the value of print data putting Unicode(UTF-16BE).
2. When calling and printing logo, specify [Print digit: 0002], [Print data: <6B82>16].
Note that <826B>16 is the value of Shift JIS code of L.
Recall Font & Logo
7.18 ESC+RM Mirror Image
ESC+RM
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
RM
Parameter
<1B>16
<52>16<4D>16
aaaa,bbbbb
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Performing mirror rotation of print data.
[Format]
aaaa, bbbbb
●Parameter
a[Horizontal range of mirror rotation specification]
= Valid range: Refer to the table below.
b[Vertical range of mirror rotation specification]
= Valid range: Refer to the table below.
[Coding Example 1]
When the range of mirror rotation is specified:
10020012345
1002000200,0080
1[Coding Example 2] When the range of mirror rotation is not specified: 100 200 12345 [Supplementary Explanation] 1. When the parameter “aaaa” and “bbbbb” are not specified, all print data specified prior to this command will be rotated. 2. Data outside of print area will not rotate. 3. If specifying this command for the item that does not contain print data, the command error will occur. 4. This command cannot be used in combination with the commands that associated with reedition of print data. Refer to the invalid command for the list below. When invalid commands are specified, printing may not be correct. 5. This command cannot be used in combination with some registration commands. Refer to the invalid command for the list below. When the command that cannot use in combination with is specified, print result is not guaranteed. 6. This command cannot be used together with some of the modification commands. Refer to the invalid command for the list below. When the command that cannot use in combination with is specified, print result is not guaranteed. 7. This command print the mirror image of the print data put before the mirror rotation command is specified. The data after the command don't rotate. Note that specifying this command several times results rotating the data several times. 8. When the mirror image is applied for the barcode, reading of the barcode and the head damage check are not guaranteed. 9. When executing the mirror image, the head damage check will be performed for all the areas where rotated. [Valid Range for start position of mirroring] Model Valid Range (dots) Horizontal start position of mirror rotation specification Vertical start position of mirror rotation specification CL4NX 203 dpi 1 to 832 1 to 20000 305 dpi 1 to 1248 1 to 18000 609dpi 1 to 2498 1 to 9600 CL6NX 203 dpi 1 to 1216 (*1) 1 to 1340 (*2) 1 to 20000 305 dpi 1 to 1984 (*1) 1 to 2010 (*2) 1 to 18000 (*1) Valid range for “Standard” in “Head Base Position” setting. (*2) Valid range for “Left-justify” in “Head Base Position” setting. Refer to the operator manual for further information of the setting. Mirror Image
[Valid Range for mirror rotation]
Model
Valid Range (dots)
Horizontal range of mirror rotation
Vertical range of mirror rotation
CL4NX
203 dpi
8 to 832
8 to 20000
305 dpi
8 to 1248
8 to 18000
609dpi
8 to 2498
8 to 9600
CL6NX
203 dpi
0 to 1216 (*1)
8 to 1340 (*2)
8 to 20000
305 dpi
1 to 1984 (*1)
8 to 2010 (*2)
8 to 18000
(*1) Valid range for “Standard” in “Head Base Position” setting.
(*2) Valid range for “Left-justify” in “Head Base Position” setting.
Refer to the operator manual for further information of the setting.
[Command that cannot use in combination with]
Command
that
associated
with reediting.
<(>
<0>
Registration
Modification
<%>
7.19 ESC+KS Kanji Set
ESC+KS
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
KS
Parameter
<1B>16
<4B>16<53>16
a
Initial value
a=3
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter is in effect until a new specification is
made.
Valid range between items
The set parameter is in effect until a new specification is
made.
[Function]
Setting the kanji set.
[Format]
a
●Parameter
Symbol
Parameter name
Valid range
a
Kanji set
0: Japan, Compatible Kanji (JISX208)
1: Japan, JIS208 Kanji (JISX208)
2: Japan, JIS213 Kanji (JISX213)
3: China, Simplified Chinese characters (GB18030)
4. Reserved
5: China, Traditional Chinese characters (BIG5)
6: Korean (KSX1001)
[Coding Example] Specifying GB18030
3
[Supplementary Explanation]
Select the kanji set to be printed by using 16 x 16 dots horizontal writing kanji command, 24 x 24 dots
horizontal writing command, 16 x 16 dots vertical writing kanji command and 24 x 24 dots vertical dots
command.
Kanji Set
For horizontal orientation
For vertical orientation
7.20 Modification
7.20 ESC+AL Field alignment
ESC+AL
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
AL
Parameter
<1B>16
<4B>16<4C>16
a
Initial value
a=1
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter is valid until the next valid setting.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes initial value at the next item
.
[Function]
The base reference point specified with print positioning commands , is equal to the “Alignment position” of
this command. The field’s base reference points are changeable with “Alignment position”. The supported fields are
all text fields, barcode, 2D code, graphics, ruled lines and boxes etc.
[Format]
a
●Parameter
a Alignment position =
1: Top left
2: Top center
3: Top right
4: Middle left
5: Middle center
6: Middle right
7: Bottom left
8: Bottom center
9: Bottom right
[Field and alignment positions (in case of font command)]
The number inside the circle indicate the value of parameter a, “Alignment position (the positions specified with print
positioning commands , ”.
Field Alignment
Field: The area that is rendered with one command
There are cases where the rendered field may run off from printable area depending on “Alignment position” and
print position commands and . Command error(Position Error) may occur depending on the conditions
as described below.
6.
The composition of the field depends on the command when specifying “Alignment position” for barcode and 2D
code fields.
Ex.) When specifying barcode, 2D code without automatically attached human readables
The characters will not be
printed because it runs over
from printable range.
In this case, command error will not
occur but the characters that run
over from printable range will be
missing.
4
7
1
6
3
9
5
2
8
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
9
8
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
9
8
4
5
7
1
2
8
6
3
9
ABC
5
ABC
6
ABC
8
ABC
5
Example) When specifying a barcode with automatically attached human readables (, etc.)
7.
The “alignment position (horizontal position of printing )” is different for Top left, Middle left and Bottom left
in case of barcodes whose position of automatically applied human readables start printing before the barcodes
such as UPC-A for and and JAN/EAN-13.
4
5
7
1
2
8
6
3
9
4
5
7
1
2
8
6
3
9
4
5
7
1
2
8
6
3
9
Top left
Middle left
Bottom left
1. Human readables are included in the field of “Field Alignment” for barcode.
2. Printer works as below if the printing runs off printable area as a result of “Alignment position”.
(1) Position Error will occur and will not print if the top left of the barcode runs off.
(2) International models will print if the Top Left of the barcode doesn’t run off the paper. However some parts
of the barcode will be missing.
(3) Barcodes will be printed if human readables run off the Left of the paper. However the human readables
will not be printed.
Command error
Prints
only
for
international
models
*1 The position depends on the specified human readable type and data. Make sure to specify just the right number of
characters for human readables data. Printing is not guaranteed if there are excess or insufficient human readables.
*2 : Book land is a barcode which uses multiple commands such as and , ～ and . Please
arrange so that they are printed in expected positions since alignment positions are calculated by each field for this
command.
*3 : USPS Barcode has the same position as specifying Middle position in this command without specifying this
command. When you specify Middle position with this command, it prints to an alignment position equivalent to
Bottom position.
Example) Top left
Example) Middle left
Example) Bottom left
8 Font Command
8.1 Font
8.1 ESC+X20 X20 Font (Basic size 5x9 dots)
ESC+X20
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
X20
Parameter
<1B>16
<58>16<32>16<30>16
,n~n
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Font with the basic size of: width 5 dots, height 9 dots is specified.
[Format]
,n - n
● Parameter
n[Print data]
=
Data
[Coding example]
100200
2
2
X20 font character set
Basic size is 5 x 9 dots (width x height)
The print sample shown above is issued with a head density of 8dots/mm and an expansion factor of 3 (vertical/horizontal).
The data from 00 (H) to 1F (H) are control codes and you cannot use them.
8.2 ESC+X21 X21 Font (Basic size 17x17 dots)
ESC+X21
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
X21
Parameter
<1B>16
<58>16<32>16<31>16
,n~n
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Font with the basic size of: width 17 dots, height 17 dots is specified.
[Format]
,n - n
● Parameter
n[Print data]
=
Data
[Coding example]
100200
2
2
X21 font character set
Basic size is 17 x 17 dots (width x height)
The print sample shown above is issued with a head density of 8 dots/mm and an expansion factor of 2
(vertical/horizontal).
The data from 00 (H) to 1F (H) are control codes and you cannot use them.
8.3 ESC+X22 X22 Font (Basic size 24x24 dots)
ESC+X22
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
X22
Parameter
<1B>16
<58>16<32>16<32>16
,n~n
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Font with the basic size of: width 24 dots, height 24 dots is specified.
[Format]
,n - n
● Parameter
n [Print data]
=
Data
[Coding example]
100200
2
2
X22 font character set
Basic size is 24 x 24 dots (width x height)
The print sample shown above is issued with a head density of 8 dots/mm and an expansion factor of 2
(vertical/horizontal).
The data from 00 (H) to 1F (H) are control codes and you cannot use them.
8.4 ESC+X23 X23 Font (Basic size 48x48 dots)
ESC+X23
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
X23
Parameter
<1B>16
<58>16<32>16<33>16
,an~n
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Font with the basic size of: width 48 dots, height 48 dots is specified.
[Format]
,an~n
● Parameter
a[Smoothing]
=
0 :
Smoothing disabled
=
1:
Smoothing ON
(Only available if expansion factor is between 3 and 12)
n[Print data]
=
Data
[Coding example]
100200
2
2
X23 font character set
Basic size is 48 x 48 dots (width x height)
The print sample shown above is issued with a head density of 8 dots/mm and an expansion factor of 1
(vertical/horizontal).
The data from 00 (H) to 1F (H) are control codes and you cannot use them.
8.5 ESC+X24 X24 Font (Basic size 48x48 dots)
ESC+X24
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
X24
Parameter
<1B>16
<58>16<32>16<34>16
,an~n
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Font with the basic size of: width 48 dots, height 48 dots is specified.
[Format]
,an~n
● Parameter
a [Smoothing]
=
0
:
Smoothing OFF
1
:
Smoothing ON
(Only available if expansion factor is between 3 and 12)
n [Print data]
=
Data
[Coding example]
100200
2
2
X24 font character set
Basic size is 48 x 48 dots (width x height)
The print sample shown above is issued with a head density of 8 dots/mm and an expansion factor of 1
(vertical/horizontal).
The data from 00 (H) to 1F (H) are control codes and you cannot use them.
8.6 ESC+XU XU Font (Basic size 5x9 dots)
ESC+XU
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
XU
Parameter
<1B>16
<58>16<55>16
n~n
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Font with the basic size of: width 5 dots, height 9 dots is specified.
[Format]
n~n
● Parameter
n[Print data]
=
Data
[Coding example]
100200
2
2
XU font character set
Basic size is 5 x 9 dots (width x height)
The print sample shown above is issued with width 5 x height 9, magnification factor of 3 (vertical/horizontal) and DOS 858.
8.7 ESC+XS XS Font (Basic size 17x17 dots)
ESC+XS
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
XS
Parameter
<1B>16
<58>16<53>16
n~n
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Font with the basic size of: width 17 dots, height 17 dots is specified.
[Format]
n~n
● Parameter
n[Print data]
=
Data
[Coding example]
100200
2
2
XS font character set
Basic size is 17 x 17 dots (width x height)
The print sample shown above is issued with width 17 x height 17, magnification factor of 2 (vertical/horizontal) and DOS
858.
8.8 ESC+XM XM Font (Basic size 24x24 dots)
ESC+XM
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
XM
Parameter
<1B>16
<58>16<4D>16
n~n
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Font with the basic size of: width 24 dots, height 24 dots is specified.
[Format]
n~n
● Parameter
n[Print data]
=
Data
[Coding example]
100200
2
2
XM font character set
Basic size is 24 x 24 dots (width x height)
The print sample shown above is issued with width 24 x height 24, magnification factor of 2 (vertical/horizontal) and DOS
858.
8.9 ESC+XB XB Font (Basic size 48x48 dots)
ESC+XB
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
XB
Parameter
<1B>16
<58>16<42>16
an~n
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Font with the basic size of: width 48 dots, height 48 dots is specified.
[Format]
an – n
● Parameter
a[Smoothing]
=
0: Smoothing OFF
1: Smoothing ON
(Valid for expansion factors between 3 and 9)
n[Print data]
=
Data
[Coding example]
100200
2
2
XB font character set
Basic size is 48 x 48 dots (width x height)
The print sample shown above is issued with width 48 x height 48, magnification factor of 1 (vertical/horizontal) and DOS
858.
8.10 ESC+XL XL Font (Basic size 48x48 dots)
ESC+XL
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
XL
Parameter
<1B>16
<58>16<4C>16
an~n
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Font with the basic size of: width 48 dots, height 48 dots is specified.
[Format]
an~n
● Parameter
a[Smoothing]
=
0: Smoothing OFF
1: Smoothing ON (Valid for expansion factors between 3 and 9)
n[Print data]
=
Data
[Coding example]
100200
2
2
XL font character set
Basic size is 48 x 48 dots (width x height)
The print sample shown above is issued with width 48 x height 48, magnification factor of 1 (vertical/horizontal) and
DOS 858.
8.11 ESC+OA OCR-A Font
ESC+OA
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
OA
Parameter
<1B>16
<4F>16<41>16
n~n
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Specifies OCR-A font.
[Format]
n~n
● Parameter
n[Print data]
=
Data
[Coding example]
100100
2
2
OCR-A font character set
OCR-A font settings.
The print sample shown above is issued with a head density of 8 dots/mm, a font size of 15x22, and an expansion factor
of 2 (vertical/horizontal).
8.12 ESC+OB OCR-B Font
ESC+OB
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
OB
Parameter
<1B>16
<4F>16<42>16
n~n
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Specifying OCR-B font.
[Format]
n~n
●Parameter
n [Print data]
=
Data
[Coding Example]
100100
2
2
OCR-B font Character Set
OCR-B font specification.
The print sample shown above is issued with a head density of 8 dots/mm, a font size of 20x24, and an expansion factor of
2 (vertical/horizontal).
8.13 ESC+U U Font (Basic size 5x9 dots)
ESC+U
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
U
Parameter
<1B>16
<55>16
n~n
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Font with the basic size of: width 5 dots, height 9 dots is specified.
[Format]
n~n
● Parameter
n [Print data]
=
data
[Coding Example]
100200
2
2
U font character set
Basic size is 5 x 9 dots (width x height)
The print sample shown above is issued with a head density of 8 dots/mm, magnification factor of 3 (vertical/horizontal)
and DOS 858.
8.14 ESC+S S Font (Basic size 8x15 dots)
ESC+S
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
S
Parameter
<1B>16
<53>16
n~n
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set command becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Font with the basic size of: width 8 dots, height 15 dots is specified.
[Format]
n~n
● Parameter
n [Print data]
=
data
[Coding Example]
100200
2
ABCDE
2
S font character set
Basic size is 8 x 15 dots (width x height)
The print sample shown above is issued with a head density of 8 dots/mm, magnification factor of 3
(vertical/horizontal) and DOS 858.
8.15 ESC+M M Font (Basic size 13x20 dots)
ESC+M
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
M
Parameter
<1B>16
<4D>16
n~n
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within item
The set command becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Font with the basic size of: width 13 dots, height 20 dots is specified.
[Format]
n~n
● Parameter
n [Print data]
=
data
[Coding Example]
100200
2
2
M font character set
Basic size is 13 x 20 dots (width x height)
The print sample shown above is issued with a head density of 8dots/mm, magnification factor of 2
(vertical/horizontal) and DOS 858.
8.16 ESC+WB WB Font (Basic size 18x30 dots)
ESC+WB
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
WB
Parameter
<1B>16
<57>16<42>16
an~n
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within item
The set command becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Font with the basic size of: width 18 dots, height 30 dots is specified.
[Format]
an~n
● Parameter
a [Smoothing]
=
0: Smoothing OFF
1: Smoothing ON (Valid for expansion factors between 3 and 12)
n [Print data]
=
Data
[Coding Example]
100200
2
2
WB font character set
Basic size is 18 x 30 dots (width x height)
The print sample shown above is issued with a head density of8 dots/mm, magnification factor of 1
(vertical/horizontal) and DOS 858.
8.17 ESC+WL WL Font (Basic size 28x52 dots)
ESC+WL
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
WB
Parameter
<1B>16
<57>16<4C>16
an~n
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set command becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Font with the basic size of: W28 x H52 dots is specified.
[Format]
an~n
●Parameter
a [Smoothing]
=
0: Smoothing OFF
1: Smoothing ON (Valid for expansion factors between 3 and 12)
n [Print data]
=
Data
[Coding Example]
100200
2
2
WL font character set
Basic size is 28 x 52 dots (width x height)
The print sample shown above is issued with a head density of 8 dots/mm, magnification factor of 1
(vertical/horizontal) and DOS 858.
8.18 ESC+$ Outline Font Design
ESC+$
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
$
Parameter
<1B>16
<24>16
a,bbb,ccc,d
Initial value
a=A,bbb=50,ccc=50,d=0
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter is valid until the next valid setting.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes initial value at the next item
.
[Function]
Specifying the type, size, and shape of font.
[Format]
<$>a,bbb,ccc,d
●Parameter
a [Font type]」
=
A: Helvetica bold (Proportional)
B: Helvetica bold (Inter-character pitch fixed)
K: Kanji specified by hexadecimal number *1
L: Kanji specified by binary number *1
k: Kanji (vertical) specified by hexadecimal number *1
l: Kanji(horizontal) specified by hexadecimal number*1
b[Font width]
=
Valid range: 1 to 999 dots
c[Font height]
=
Valid range: 1 to 999 dots
d[Font design]
=
0: Normal font (Black)
1: White characters on black background
2: Grey font (Pattern 1)
3: Grey font (Pattern 2)
4: Grey font (Pattern 3)
5: Font with shadow
6: White characters with shadow on black background
7: Mirrored font
8: Normal italic font
9: White italic characters with shadow on black background
*1 Will specify Kanji outline font
[Coding example]
Font type: A, font width: 100 dots, font height: 100 dots, font design: 1
100100
2
<$>A,100,100,1<$=>SATO
2
8.19 ESC+$= Outline Font Print
ESC+$=
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
$=
Parameter
<1B>16
<24>16<3D>16
n~n
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Specifies printing command of outline font
[Format]
<$=>n~n
●Parameter
n[Print data]
=
Data
[Coding example]
Print data: SATO
100100
2
<$>A,100,100,1<$=>SATO
to specify font pitch.
4. Italic characters are tilt in an angle of 15-degree, within their specified width. As for the height specification, both
ascender and descender area are included.
5. For the font design 1 thru 9, if the specified dot setting is irregularly small, the font cannot be identified.
6. If the font width / height are very small, there can be cases that the font is squeezed.
7. JIS or Shift JIS can be used for Kanji outline font, which should correspond with the printer settings to proper printing.
Specify Kanji code by
<%>
<$>
2
Outline Font Character Set
Characters consists of Helvetica bold (character pitch fixed), 50x50 dots, Standard font (Black)
The print sample shown above is issued with a head density of 8 dots/mm
8.20 ESC+RD CG Font
ESC+RD
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
RD
Parameter
<1B>16
<52>16<44>16
abc,ddd,eee,n~n
Initial value
b=0
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Specifying CG font type, font style, font size, and print data.
[Format]
abc,ddd,eee,n~n
●Parameter
a [Font type]
=
A
[SATO CG Sleek]
B
[SATO CG Stream]
Symbol
Parameter name
Setting
value
Character set
b
Character
encoding
selection
-
Character set specified by
0
858 (default)
1
ISO 8859/1 Latin1
2
ISO 8859/2 Latin 2
3
ISO 8859/9 Latin 5
4
CP737 DOS Greek
5
CP855 DOS Cyrillic
6
-
7
-
8
PC-850 Multilingual
9
CP852 DOS Central European
A
CP857 DOS Turkish
B
CP866 DOS Cyrillic II
C
CP1250 Windows Central European
D
CP1251 Windows Cyrillic
E
CP1252 Windows Western Latin 1
F
CP1253 Windows Greek
G
CP1254 Windows Turkish
H
-
I
-
J
CP1257 Windows Baltic
K
CP869 IBM Greek
L
-
M
Japanese X0201 *1
@
Unicode UTF-8
*1: Specifying X0201 prints ISO 8859-1 Latin 1 character set.
c [Font style] =
0 Standard
1
Bold
2
Italic
3
Bold+Italic
d[Width]
=
Valid Range: 004 to 999(dots)
Valid Range: P02 to P99 (points)
e[Height]
=
Valid Range: 004 to 999(dots)
Valid Range: P02 to P99(points)
n[Print data]
=
Data
CG Font
[Coding Example1] Font type: SATO CG Sleek, Width: 10 pts, Height: 10 pts
SATO CG Sleek font character set
SATO CG Sleek font settings
Print sample in following condition: Head density: 8 dots/mm, 40x40 point, DOS 858.
SATO CG Stream font character set
SATO CG Stream Font settings
Print sample in following condition: Head density: 8 dots/mm, 40x40 point, DOS 858.
8.21 ESC+RG Multiple Language
ESC+RG
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
Parameter
<1B>16
<52>16<47>16
a,b,c,ddd,eee,ffff…fff
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Print multiple language fonts.
[Format]
a,b,c,ddd,eee,ffff…fff
● Parameter
a :[Character code]
Character code of print data to be specified to a parameter f. See the table below.
b : [Font set]
Font type for printing See the table below
c : [Modification]
0: Standard
1: Italic
2: BOLD
3: BOLD+Italic
d : [Width]
Valid range: 20 to 999 (dots)
Valid range: P09 to P99 (points)
e : [Height]
Valid range: 20 to 999 (dots)
Valid range: P09 to P99 (points)
*One point is 0.35 mm.
f[Print data] (character code)
[Character code list]
Parameter a
Character code
0
UNICODE (UTF-8)
1
UNICODE (UTF-16BE) *Recommended
2
S-JIS
3
BIG5
4
GB18030
5
KSX 1001(EUC-KR)
-
Character set specified by .
* If UTF-8 or X201 has been selected by , it is the value of the
following.
Parameter a
UTF-8
0:UTF-8
X201
2:S-JIS
Multiple Language
[Font set list]
Paramet
er b
Font name
Font set
Font type
Character code range
(UTF-16BE)
0
SATO Hebe Sans
WGL4
Hebe Serif
0020-FB02
1
SATO Hebe Sans Arabic
Arabic (Farsi)
+ISO8859-1
Hebe Serif
0020-00FF, 0600-06FF
FE70-FEFC
2
SATO Hebe Sans Thai
Thai
+ISO8859-1
Hebe Serif
0020-00FF, 0E01-0E5B
3
SATO Hebe Sans Hindi
Hindi
+ISO8859-1
Hebe Serif
0020-00FF, 0901-097F
4
SATO Gothic Tradional
Chinese
WGL4
Hebe Serif
0020-FFE6
Big5
MobileGothic
GB-18030
Crystalzhonghei
JISx0208(+NEC)
JISx0201
MobileGothic
KSX 1001
MobileGothic
5
SATO Gothic Japanese
WGL4
Hebe Serif
0020-FFE6
JISx0208(+NEC)
JISx0201
MobileGothic
KSX 1001
MobileGothic
GB-18030
Crystalzhonghei
Big5
MobileGothic
6
SATO Gothic Simplified
Chinese
WGL4
Hebe Serif
0020-FFE5
GB-18030
Crystalzhonghei
7
SATO Gothic Korean
WGL4
Hebe Serif
0020-FFE6
KSX 1001
MobileGothic
JISx0208(+NEC)
JISx0201
MobileGothic
GB-18030
Crystalzhonghei
Big5
MobileGothic
8
SATO Silver Serif
WGL4
Silver Serif
0020-FB02
9
SATO Mincho Tradional
Chinese
WGL4
Silver Serif
0020-FFE6
Big5
Mincho
GB-18030
Shusong2M
JISx0208(+NEC)
JISx0201
CrystalMincho
KSX 1001
Mincho
10
SATO Mincho Japanese
WGL4
Silver Serif
0020-FFE6
JISx0208(+NEC)
JISx0201
CrystalMincho
KSX 1001
Mincho
GB-18030
Shusong2M
Big5
Mincho
11
SATO Mincho Simplified
Chinese
WGL4
Silver Serif
0020-FFE5
GB-18030
Shusong2M
12
SATO Mincho Korean
WGL4
Silver Serif
0020-FFE6
KSX 1001
Mincho
JISx0208(+NEC)
JISx0201
CrystalMincho
GB-18030
Shusong2M
Big5
Mincho
13
SATO Roman Arabic
Arabic
+ISO8859-1
Roman
0020-00FF, 0600-06FF,
FDF2, FE70-FEFC
14
SATO Hebe Sans Hebrew
Hebrew
+ISO8859-1
Hebe Serif
0020-00FF, 05B0-05F4,
FB1D-FB4F
[Coding example] Character code = UTF16, Font set = SJIS, Modification = Standard, Width = 20 dots, Height = 20 dots
Print data = SATO
100100
2
2
1. When a character code other than UTF-16BE is specified, the character code will be converted into UTF-16BE. If
there were codes that cannot be converted, they are replaced by single spaces.
2. When UTF-16BE is specified as a character code or character codes don't exist in the font set after UTF-16BE
conversion, these character codes are not printed. When a space or a square are filled in the font set for the
character code, these images are printed.
3. Character size may be smaller than parameter, because it takes into account the multi-language
4. UTF-8 supports up to four byte character code. 5 bytes UTF-8 and 6 bytes UTF-8 are not supported.
5. UTF-16BE supports up to two byte character code. 3 bytes UTF-8 and 4 bytes UTF-16BE are not supported.
6. Complex script languages (Arabic, Hindi, Thai) Hebrew are printed with proportional fonts, regardless of setting of
font type in order to use the formatter function and the combined font function.
7. The linefeed code cannot be inserted among one word or one character code forming one character for the
complex script languages (Arabic, Hindi, Thai). Hebrew. If the linefeed is inserted, the rendering result is not
guaranteed.
8. Comply with Unicode 2.1 (note that if the first byte is 0x1b when UTF-16BE is specified, it is judged as a ESC
code).
9. When executing sequential number printing in Arabic, Hindi, Thai and Hebrew, the character codes are rendered
as a character string and it may not function properly.
10. This command doesn't support partial editing because the complex script languages (Arabic, Hindi, Thai), Hebrew
extract the character string for using the formatter function and the combined font function.
11. Complex script languages (Arabic, Hindi, Thai) ,Hebrew render character codes as character strings in order to
use the formatter function and the combined font function. Other languages render character codes in character
units, so that a gap between fonts is different from that of the complex script languages.
12. Note that when a combination of character codes and font sets is other than below table, the expected character
may not be printed.
Font set
Character code
WGL4, Arabic, Thai, Hindi, Hebrew
UNICODE(UTF-16BE),UNICODE(UTF-8)
Big5
UNICODE(UTF-16BE),Big5,UNICODE(UTF-8)
SJIS
UNICODE(UTF-16BE),SJIS ,UNICODE(UTF-8)
GB18030
UNICODE(UTF-16BE),GB18030,UNICODE(UTF-8)
KSX1001(EUC-KR)
UNICODE(UTF-16BE),KSX1001(EUC-KR),
UNICODE (UTF-16)
13. SATO Roman Arabic does not correspond to Farsi.
14. Recommended fonts If you specify a “-“.
Parameter a
Official name
Parameter b
Font name
858
DOS 858
0
8
SATO Hebe Sans
SATO Silver Serif
88591
ISO 8859/1
88592
ISO 8859/2
88599
ISO 8859/9
850
DOS 850
852
DOS 852
855
DOS 855
857
DOS 857
737
DOS 737
866
DOS 866
1250
Win 1250
1251
Win 1251
1252
Win 1252
1253
Win 1253
1254
Win 1254
1257
Win 1257
869
IBM 869
UTF-8
UTF-8
201
X0201
5
10
SATO Gothic Japanese
SATO Mincho Japanese
[Valid Command]
Print position
Modification
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Multiple language sample
Print sample in following condition: Head density: 8 dots/mm, 28x28 point.
8.22 ESC+RH Scalable Font
ESC+RH
Hexadecimal
code
ESC
RH
Parameter
<1B>16
<52>16<47>16
a,b…b,c,ddd,eee,f…f
Initial value
Nil
Valid range and
term of
command
When the power switch is OFF
The set parameter is not maintained.
Valid range within items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
Valid range between items
The set parameter becomes invalid.
[Function]
Built-in scalable font and the TTF font downloaded using file download [DC2]DE of a common command are printed.
[Format]
a,b･･･b,c,ddd,eee, ffff…fff
● Parameter
a:[Character code]
=
0:UNICODE (UTF-8)
1: UNICODE (UTF-16BE)
-: Character set specified by .
b:[Font set]
=
Valid range: See the table below
c:[Modification]
=
0: Standard
1: Bold
2: Italic
3: Bold + Italic
d : [Width]
=
Valid range: 020 to 999 (dots)
Valid range: P09 to P99 (points)
e : [Height]
=
Valid range: 020 to 999 (dots)
Valid range: P09 to P99 (points)
*One point is 0.35 mm.
*The valid range of height and width is 832 dots for 203 dpi.
f: [Print Data]
=
Data
[Built-in font set list]
Parameter
Font name
SATOCGSleek.ttf
SATO CG Sleek
SATOCGStream.ttf
SATO CG Stream
SATOOCRA.ttf
SATO OCR-A
SATO0.ttf
SATO 0
SATOALPHABC.ttf
Sato Alpha Bold Condensed
SATOBETABI.ttf
Sato Beta Bold Italic
SATOFOLIOB.ttf
Sato Folio Bold
SATOFUTURAMC.ttf
Sato Futura Medium Condensed
SATOGAMMA.ttf
Sato Gamma
SATOOCRB.ttf
Sato OCR-B
SATOSANS.ttf
Sato Sans
SATOSERIF.ttf
Sato Serif
SATOSYM.ttf
SATO Symbol Set
SATOVICA.ttf
Sato Vica
SATOWING.ttf
SATO WingBats
Scalable Font
[Coding example1] Printing of the built-in (scalable) font
Character code=UTF16BE,Font set=SATO CG Stream,
Modification=Standard, Width=20 dots, Height=20 dots, Print data=SATO
100100
2
2
2
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2
2
2
