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SATO CL608VA, CL612VA manual Form Overlay, Recall

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Section 4. Programming Reference

Form Overlay, Recall

Command Structure	<ESC>/
	Example:	See above
	Placement:	Must be preceded by all other data and placed just before
		the Print Quantity command (<ESC>Q)
	Default:	None
Command Function	To recall the label image from the form overlay memory for printing.
	This command recalls a stored image from the overlay memory.
	Additional or different data can be printed with the recalled image.
Input to Printer	<ESC>A
	<ESC>H0001<ESC>V0125

<ESC>STHIS IS THE STORED IMAGE WITH A BARCODE <ESC>H0001<ESC>V0165<ESC>B103100*12345* <ESC>&<ESC>Z

<ESC>A<ESC>H0001<ESC>V0050

<ESC>STHIS IS RECALLING AND ADDING TO THE STORED IMAGE<ESC>/ <ESC>Q1<ESC>Z

Printer Output

Special Notes	1.	The overlay is stored using the <ESC>& Form Overlay Store
		command (see Page 4-42).
	2.	If the this command is used with the <ESC>AX Expanded Print
		Length command (see page 4-57) the Form Overlay length
		cannot exceed 14" (7" for the CL612).

SATO CL Series Printers

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Contents

CL Series Thermal Transfer Printers Sato CL Series Printers PN 9001035 Rev E CL Series Printer OPERATOR’S Manual Appendices PrefaceTable of Contents Programming Interface Specifications UPC-A/EAN-13 Preface This page left intentionally blank Introduction Section Printer OverviewGeneral Printer Specifications Printer OverviewCL408 CL412 CL608 CL612 Potentiometer Adjustments CL408 CL608 CL412 CL612 Character FontsMSI Postnet UCC/EAN-128 BAR CodesPhysical Power RequirementsAccessory Optional AccessoriesThis page left intentionally blank Section Installation and Configuration Installation and Configuration Unpacking and Parts IdentificationCL6XX Packaging Setting UP the Printer Loading LABELS, Tags and Ribbon CL608 and CL612Loading Labels or Tags Installation and Configuration Loading the Ribbon Sato CL Series Printers 9001035 Rev. E Loading Labels and Tags CL408 and CL412Sensor Assembly Doors Label Sensor Adjustments Operator Panel Online ErrorLabel RibbonTo adjust home position of the label +/- 3.75 mm Located behind the Front Access Door. PotentiometerTo adjust print darkness fine tuning To adjust amount of back/forward feed forThreshold Option ConnectorStatus Label TakenEXT Rear PanelTwo slots for optional Pcmcia Memory Cards PowerSwitch to turn power On or Off External signal connector for Accessories, AMPSwitches and Sensors Ribbon End Sensor Head Open SwitchTop Access Door Front Access DoorPrinter DIP Switch Configuration ALL Models DSW1-1DSW1-2 DSW1-3 DSW2-1 DSW1-4DSW1-5 DSW1-6 DSW1-7 DSW1-8DSW2-8 DSW2-4DSW2-5 DSW2-7DSW3-8 DSW3-4DSW3-5 DSW3-6 DSW3-7Printer Adjustments Power , then DSW2-4=ON Power onPrint Darkness Setting User ModeSensor Position Print Speed AdjustmentPitch Offset and Direction Label Feed DirectionPitch Direction Cancel Print JobAuto Online Setting Zero Slash SettingVertical Offset Setting Horizontal Offset and DirectionCL608 CL612 CL408 CL412 Vertical Offset To1424 Direction Label Edge Label Feed Inside HOR. OffsetBacking with Label Label Backing Only 0V to Less than Sensor Threshold LevelLabel Only Eye Mark Less than 5V to Calendar Set Calendar Enabled No YESExit Advanced Mode Ignore CR/LFPrint Darkness Type Advanced Mode Counters Advanced Mode CountersCL608 CL612 CL408 CL412 Print SizeInstallation and Configuration Potentiometer Adjustments ALL Models Direction Print Buffer Hex Dump Potentiometer AdjustmentsHEX Dump Diagnostic Labels ALL Models Sensor ThresholdInstallation and Configuration Procedures Adjusting the Print QualityDarkness Print Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning the Print HEAD, Platen and RollersCleaning the Platen and Rollers Replacing the Print Head Supplies Needed Cleaning the SensorsSupplies needed 250V 3A Fuse Replacing the FusePrint Potentiometer Cleaning the Platen Cleaning the Print Head and PlatenSupplies needed Cleaning the Print Head Sato SA070 Cleaning KitReplacing the Print Head Re-secure the print head by tightening the screw Sato CL Programming Language ESCCommandESCCommand Data ESCCommand ParameterProgramming Reference Using BasicESC Command Parameter Data Selecting Protocol Control CodesLprint E$A Open COM19600,E,8,1,CS,DS AS #1Print Area Label Width = 2 x 25.4 mm/in x 12 dpmm = 610 dots Print AreaNew Base Reference Point = 1984 dots 610 dots = 1374 dots Label Width = 2 x 25.4 mm/in x 8 dpmm = 406 dotsNew Base Reference Point = Maximum Print Width Label Width ESCAESCA3H1374V0001ESCH0070ESCV0310ESCL0101ESCXUSATO ESCQ1 Escz ESCH0050ESCV0200ESCB103100*SATORotated Fields Sato SatoCommand Default Command Default SettingsCommand Codes MSI Bar CodesEsca Input to PrinterPrinter Output UCC-128 Without IncrementingWith Incrementing Special Notes ESCBW02100 Command Structure ESCBWaabbbCommand Function Bar Codes, ExpansionBar Codes, Variable Ratio Command Structure ESCBTabbccddeeCode Expansion command see Individual bar code symbolsYou may use only one variable ratio bar code per label Command Structure ESCA3H-aaaaVbbbb Base Reference PointESCA3H100V0050 Printer configuration until a new Base Reference Point Printer Input Command Structure Store Command ESCTabccCharacters, Custom-Designed ESCK1H903FCharacter Pitch see Character is affected by the following commandsIf the printer power is lost Character Expansion seeCharacter Expansion Command Structure ESCLaabbLine and Box command, if used within the data stream, may This command will expand the following fontsThis command will also affect the following commands Until a new expansion command is specifiedXM, XS, XL and XB Command StructureCharacter, Fixed Spacing SpacingLabel constraints or to enhance readability Character PitchThis command affects fonts U, S, M, XU, XS, XM, OA & OB see This command is affected by the Escl Character ExpansionCommand see Page 4-23. The character pitch is actually Character Expansion command and this command togetherSet to proportional spacing Reset to fixed spacingEnd of the print job unless a reset command is sent Character, Proportional SpacingCommand Structure ESC*a Clear Print Jobs & MemorySpecial Note Continuous Forms Printing Command Structure NoneCommand Structure ESCWDHaaaaVbbbbXccccYdddd Copy Image AreaESCWDH0100V0050X0600Y0400 For the duplicate image see Cutter Command Command Structure ESCNULaaaaESCNUL0002 Fonts U, S, M, OA, OB, XU, XS & XM Command Structure Font XUCharacters may be enlarged through the use of the Character ESC$A,100,200,0ESC$=123456 Font, VectorESC$a,b,c,d ESC$=dataOther space Pitch command can be used with Vector fontsValue of 50 is used Font width and height values include asenders, desendersCommand Structure Font WB Fonts WB, WL, XB & XLESCWB1123456 Characters may be enlarged through the use of the Escl Character Expansion command seeCharacter Pitch command see Expansion rate is at least 3 times in each directionForm Feed ESCAspaceESCZBlank label or tag Form Overlay, Recall Overlay buffer Loses power, the overlay must be sent againForm Overlay, Store Label image may be stored in this memory area at a timeCommand Structure ESCGabbbcccdata Graphics, CustomESCGH006006 Custom graphic is not affected by either of the Rotation Expansion commandCommands. Therefore, always design and locate your graphic Custom graphic cannot be enlarged by the Escl CharacterGraphics, PCX Command Structure ESCGPaaaaa,dataJob ID Store Expansion of 2x2. You also establish a base reference point Command, you automatically select Font XS with a CharacterSimply issue an Ascii CR at the end of each text line Journal PrintESCFW02H0200 Lines and BoxesESCFWaabcccc ESCFWaabbVccccHddddNormal print direction It is recommended that all lines and boxes be specifiedLine Feed Sato CL Series Printers 9001035 Rev. E Command Structure ESCHhhhhESCVvvvvESCRMaaaa,bbbb Mirror ImageTo be applied to a glass or other transparent surface With the Escr Rotate Moving Base Reference Point command All data preceding the command will be mirroredThis command can be used with the ESC% Rotate Fixed Base Reference Point command see Page 4-68. It cannot be usedOff-Line mode as soon as the current print job is finished Off-LineTo an on-line status see Operator Panel in of this Command Structure ESCBPn...n PostnetESCBP123456789 Print Darkness Command Structure ESC#EaESC AR Resets the maximum print length to 7 178 mm Print Length, ExpandedESC AX Sets the print length to 14 356 mm Escax Print Position ESCA3 commandsBbbb Print Quantity Command Structure ESCQaaaaaaPrint Speed Command Structure ESCCSaPlacement Must be placed immediately after Esca Allowable Print Speed settings are as followsCycled off and back on since printing the previous label Repeat LabelTo print duplicate of the last label printed Duplicate of the previous label will be printedReplace Data Partial Edit ESC0 ESCzeroChanges specified within the current data stream Sato CL Series Printers 9001035 Rev. E Command Structure ESCaaaa,bbbb Reverse ImageESC100,50 Reverse image area is affected by the rotate commands Orientation when designing and sending the Reverse ImageTherefore, always assume the printer is in the normal print Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point Command Structure ESC%aSee Page 4-70 in the same data stream Do not combine this command and the Escr Rotate commandCommand is received Default valueRotated Direction Escr Escn command returns to the original base reference pointRotate, Moving Base Reference Point Normal Direction EscnSato CL Series Printers 9001035 Rev. E Command Structure ESCFaaaabcccc,dd,ee Sequential NumberingESCF001-001,04,03 Equal to the number of different sequential values desired Labels, we need 50 total labels. The commands would be asThis command can not be used with the following commands Value specified for Print Quantity see Page 4-61 should beStart/Stop Label Calendar Option Commands Printer’s internal clock setting Command Structure ESCWPabbbPlacement Anywhere within the data stream Default None Then be printed on the label. This command does not changeOnce the year increments past 99 it will wrap back to This command requires the Calendar Option. See your SatoThis command can only be used once per data stream Representative for more detailsCommand Structure ESCWAelements Calendar PrintESCWAMM/DD/YY hhmm This function requires the Calendar Option. See your Sato This command can be used up to six times per jobCopy or Reverse Image commands cannot be used with this Up to 16 characters can be used with this commandCommand Structure ESCWTaabbccddee Calendar SetESCWT9101311200 Memory Card Option Commands Memory Card Function Clear Card Memory Command Structure ESC*a,bbMemory Card Function Expand Memory Area Command Structure ESCEXaStandard Print Dots Length 178 mm Expanded with Requires ESCBJR1020201000004SATO Memory Card Function Fonts, TrueType RecallESCBJD5 byte hex memory offsetdata Memory Card Function Fonts, TrueType StoreESCBJDcccccddddee...e ESCBJ50 byte headerCommand Structure ESCYR,aa ESC/D,bb,cc...c Memory Card Function Format/Field RecallESCYR,01 ESC/D,01,99 Command Structure ESCYS,aaESC/N,bb,cc Memory Card Function Format/Field StoreESCYS,01ESC/N,01,05 Memory Card Function Graphics, Custom Recall Command Structure ESCGRaaaMemory Card Function Graphics, Custom Store Command Structure ESCGIabbbcccddddataEsca Memory Card Function Graphics, PCX Recall Command Structure ESCPYaaaThis command requires Memory Card option. See your Sato See the Escpi Store PCX Graphics commandESCPI001,32000,data PCX Graphics Recall commandMemory Card Function Graphics, PCX Store ESCPIaaa,bbbbb,dataCommand Structure ESCBJFaaaaaaaa Memory Card Function InitializeESCBJFsatocard ESCCC1 Command Structure ESCCCaMemory Card Function Slot Select ExampleExample Escbjs Memory Card Function StatusCustom Protocol Command Codes Download Command Structure ESCLD,a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,iExample ESCLD,,,%,#,&,*,~,0,0 Preceding the Escz Stop code. No other commands can be Is omitted between two commas, the default Non-StandardProtocol Command codes for that parameter will be used. See This command must be sent as an independent data streamTwo-Dimensional Symbols Printer Outpu Two-Dimensional Bar Codes Data Matrix, Data FormatCommand Structure ESCBXaabbccddeeefffghh ESCBX03080505000000001Bit CRC Character SET Encoding Number SchemeESCDC00006000 Two-Dimensional Bar Codes Data Matrix, Print DataTo print sequential numbered Data Matrix symbols Two-Dimensional Bar Codes Data Matrix, Sequential NumberingCommand Structure ESCFXaaabcccdddeee Print Data Command9001035 Rev. E Sato CL Series Printers Two-Dimensional Bar Codes Maxicode Command Structure ESCBVa,b,c,ddddddddd,eee,fff,gggg.....ESCExample ESCBV1,2,3,123456789,222,333,MESSAGEESC Requirements and the latest format requirements This command implements Maxicode AIM I.S.S. UPS VersionSymbol Online Version 5 for the UPS secondary message data formatESCBK0304400000021 Two-Dimensional Bar CodesCommand Structure ESCBKaabbcddeeffffnn...n Command Function Printer Input9001035 Rev. E Sato CL Series Printers Interface Types Section Interface SpecificationsMulti Job Buffer Interface SpecificationsReceive Buffer Single Job BufferGeneral Specifications Electrical SpecificationsRS232C Serial Interface READY/BUSY Flow Control PIN AssignmentsStxesca . . Job#1 . . Esczetxstxesca . . Job#n . . Esczetx Cable RequirementsData Streams On/X-Off Flow ControlBI-DIRECTIONAL Communications STX 2 Byte ID1 Status Byte6 Byte Label RemainingETX Status ResponseStatus Byte Definition, Bi-Com Protocol OFF-LINE, Error ConditionData Streams Centronics Parallel InterfacePIN Direction Signal Description Accessory EXT ConnectorExternal Output Signal Types This page left blank intentionally Using the Centronics Parallel Interface Initial ChecklistESCA-DATA-ESCZ TroubleshootingUsing the RS232C Serial Interface LED LCD Audible Error Condition To Clear Message Beep Error SignalsMessage Beep LED1This page left intentionally blank Babbcccd AspaceZA3H-aaaa VbbbbAppendix a Command Quick Reference CSa BWaabbbBXaabbccdd EeefffghhFWaabbVccc FaaaabccccDdee FWaaHbbbbIDaa GabbbcccdataGPaaaaa HaaaaPaa QaaaaaaRMaaaa,bbbb XWa WBaXccccYdddd WLaZero $a,b,c,d$=data Data for Vector font #Ea Aaaa,bbbbWAelements @ ,nn...nNULaaaa ~aaaaBJFaaaaaaaa BJaa..abb..bBJDcccccdddd Ee...ePIaa,bbbbb EXaGIabbbcccdd GRccA-12 9001035 Rev. E Sato CL Series Printers BAR Code Symbologies Appendix B BAR Code SpecificationsCharacter Set CodabarESCB0bbcccd data d Ratio ESCBD0bbcccd data d ESCD0bbcccd data dESCD1bbccc* data Command Structure Ratio ESCB1bbccc* dataCode ESCBD1bbccc* dataInterleaved Two of Five I 2/5 ESCBD2bbccc dataESCD2bbccc data = Width of narrow element in dots Narrow BarWidth mils Factor Calculating Mod 10 Check DigitSteps to find the correct check digit Check digit is automatically calculated for EAN-8 Command Structure ESCB4bbccc dataCode and the human readable text below the symbol ESCD4bbccc dataD5bbccc data Industrial Two of FiveB5bbccc data BD5bbccc dataESCD6bbccc data Matrix Two of FiveESCB6bbccc data ESCBD6bbccc dataSubset B for 789, then shift to Subset C for Command Structure ESCBGbbcccdd dataDensity Char/inch Model Dimension Mils Subsets a Subset C See Code 128 Character Table on Page B-18Ccc Bar height in dots Data ESCBAbbccc data dESCBDAbbccc data d ESCDAbbccc data dA-Z, -, ., Space, $, /, +, % Density Model Dimension Char/inch Ratio MilsCommand Structure ESCBEbbccc data ESCDEbbccc dataBar code Bookland UPC/EAN Supplements Command Structure ESCBFbbccc dataUCC-128 Command Structure ESCBIbbcccd dataB-16 9001035 Rev. E Sato CL Series Printers Command Structure Escbp data Print Data ESCDCxxx...x Command Structure Data FormatData Matrix Sequential Numbering ESCFXaaabcccdddeeeStructure of this symbology GSUPSNGS056872GS349GS99999999GS001/005 SymbologyESCAESCV0100ESCH0100 ESCBV1,1,2,123456789,840,001,RS01GS961Z01547089Command Structure ESCBFaabbcddeeffffnnn...n Value Subset a Subset B Subset C Code 128 Character TableCode 128 Character Table Code 128 Character Table cont’d CUSTOM-DESIGNED Character Example Appendix C Custom Characters and GraphicsROW BIT MAP HEX Appendix C Custom Characters and GraphicsSato CL Series Printers 9001035 Rev.E C-3 Custom Graphics Example Sato CL Series Printers 9001035 Rev.E C-5 C-6 9001035 Rev.E Sato CL Series Printers Sato CL Series Printers 9001035 Rev.E C-7 PCX Graphics Example Installation Label Rewinder ALL ModelsRemoving and Unwinding the Roll General Operation Appendix D Optional FeaturesOperator Setup Label Cutter ALL ModelsLabel Dispenser Routing, CL608/CL612 Label Dispense OptionLabel Backing Path, CL408/CL412 Label Dispenser Routing, CL408/CL412 Close the Top Access CoverD-6 9001035 Rev. E Sato CL Series Printers Type Error HandlingPcmcia Memory Cards DescriptionD-8 9001035 Rev. E ATO CL Series Printers Interface Card ALL Models Calendar ALL ModelsD-10 9001035 Rev. E Sato CL Series Printers Description Download Command StructureReset Download ProcedureAppendix E Custom Protocol Command Codes Sato CL Series Printers 9001035 Rev. E E-3 E-4 9001035 Rev. E Sato CL Series Printers Printers Supported About Label WizardAppendix F Label Wizard Support