SATO CX208/212 manual Base Reference Point, Command Structure ESCA3H-aaaaVbbbb, Printer Output

CX208/212 Programming Guide

Base Reference Point

Command Structure <ESC>A3H-aaaaVbbbb

-= This character is optional. When present, it specifies the horizontal offset is in the negative direction. If it is left out the offset direction is positive.

aaaa= Horizontal Print Offset (-0832 to +0832)

bbbb= Vertical Print Offset (see Note 7 for allowable range)

Example: <ESC>A3H100V0050

Placement:	Preceding all images that are based on the new base
	reference point
Default:	Current V and H offset setting in the printer
	configuration

Command Function To establish a new base reference point for the current label. The base reference point is the top left corner or “origin” from where all print position commands are based.

This command may be very helpful when using labels less than four inches wide to place images on the printable label surface. It may also be used to move images past preprinted fields on a label.

Input to Printer: <ESC>A3H0300V0075Q1<ESC>Z<ESC>L022100025<ESC>V002550<ESC>WB0MNORMALEWREFERENCEPOINTREFERENCEPOINT

Printer Output:

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