SATO CX208/212 manual Print Darkness Range Adjustment, Command Structure, Command Function

CX208/212 Programming Guide

Print Darkness Range Adjustment

Command Structure	<ESC>CDaaa
	aaa = Print Darkness Adjust (0 to 400)
	Example:	<ESC>CD250
	Placement:	This command should be sent in a separate data
		stream
	Default:	Prink Darkness = 200
Command Function	To make fine adjustments for best print quality for unique media and
	ribbon combinations.
Input to Printer	<ESC>AZCD200
Printer Output	There is no printer output as a result of this command
Special Notes	1. This command covers the complete range of heat settings. After
	the printer has been adjusted using the Print Darkness Adjust
	setting, the <ESC>#E Print Darkness Command can be used to
	adjust the heat setting in discrete steps referenced to the Adjust
	setting.

2. The factory setting for this adjustment is set to provide the optimum results when using the SATO supplied media with the printer. It is recommended that any changes be made judiciously as they can have a significant impact on print quality and bar code readability.

3. It is recommended that a bar code verifier be used when making adjustments with this command.

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