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SATO M-8400RV Code, Command Structure Ratio ESCB1bbccc* data, ESCBD1bbccc* data, ESCD1bbccc* data

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Appendix B: Bar Code Specifications

Code 39

Command Structure	1:3 ratio: <ESC>B1bbccc* (data) *
	2:5 ratio:			<ESC>BD1bbccc* (data) *
	1:2 ratio:			<ESC>D1bbccc* (data) *
	bb		=	Width of narrow element in dots (01-12)
	ccc		=	Bar height in dots (001-600)
	*		=	Required Start and Stop character (asterisk)
	(data)		=	Bar code data (alphanumeric)
Character Set	0-9, A-Z, Space, $, %, +, -, .,/
	* (Start/Stop character)
Density Table

		Narrow/			Value of	“X”	Density
			Wide		“bb”	Dimension	(char/inch)
			Ratio			(mils)

			1:3		01	5.0	12.7

			1:3		02	10.0	6.4

			2:5		01	10.0	7.0

			1:2		01	5.0	15.6

			1:2		02	10.0	7.8
Example

	<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0025<ESC>B103100CODE 39
	<ESC>H0230<ESC>V0130<ESC>XSCODE 39
Notes	You must add the “*” Start/Stop characters to the data stream. The
	printer does not add them automatically.

SATO M-8400RV

9001041 Rev. D

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SATO M-8400RV manual Code, Command Structure Ratio ESCB1bbccc* data, ESCBD1bbccc* data, ESCD1bbccc* data

Contents

Operator and Technical Reference Manual Sato M-8400RV 8400RV Printer OPERATOR’S Manual PrefaceAppendices PrefaceTable of Contents Programming Interface Specifications UPC-A/EAN-13 Preface This page left intentionally blank Compatibility IntroductionPrinter Overview General Printer Specifications Specification8400RV Potentiometer Adjustments Matrix Fonts Character FontsUCC/EAN-128 BAR CodesPhysical Power RequirementsAccessory Optional AccessoriesSection Installation and Configuration Unpacking and Parts Identification Installation and ConfigurationSetting UP the Printer LCD Loading Labels or Tags Loading LABELS, Tags and RibbonInstallation and Configuration Installation and Configuration Loading the Ribbon Tape Ribbon Core Rewind Spindle Operator Panel LED, illuminated when there is a system fault such as LED, illuminated when ribbon motion sensor does notLED, illuminated when printer is ready to receive data Momentary switch. Pressing this key togglesRear Panel Switches and Sensors Label Sensor Adjustment Setting Printer DIP Switch ConfigurationDSW1-1 DSW1-2 DSW1-3DSW1-7 DSW1-8 DSW1-5 DSW1-6DSW2-1 DSW2-2DSW2-7 DSW2-5DSW2-8 DSW3-1 DSW3-2DSW3-5 DSW3-6 DSW3-7DSW3-8 Printer Adjustments Power on Print Darkness Setting User ModePitch Offset and Direction Print Speed AdjustmentLabel Feed Direction Sensor PositionPitch Direction Cancel Print JobZero Slash Setting Auto Online SettingVertical Offset Setting Horizontal Offset and Direction VERT. OffsetSensor Threshold Level Backing with Label Label Backing Only 0V to Less than GAP InputLabel Only Eye Mark Less than 5V to Calendar SetIgnore CR/LF CalendarExit Advanced Mode Advanced Mode CountersPrint Darkness Type COUNTERs Hd dsp cut life Exit ModePrint Size Print SizeDirection Potentiometer AdjustmentsOffset HEX Dump Diagnostic Labels Print Buffer Hex DumpReceive Buffer Hex Dump Hex Dump Label Darkness Print ProceduresPrint Potentiometer Cleaning and MaintenanceSato SA070 Cleaning Kit Cleaning the Print HEAD, Platen and RollersCleaning the Print Head and Platen Supplies neededCleaning the Rollers and Guides Cleaning the SensorsReplacing the Print Head Open the Top and Side Access doorsPrint Head Mounting Screw Head Latch Connector 250V 3A Fuse Replacing the FuseThis page left intentionally blank ESCCommand Data ESCCommandESCCommand Parameter Sato Risc Programming LanguageESC Command Parameter Data Using BasicSelecting Protocol Control Codes Programming ReferenceLprint E$A Open COM19600,E,8,1,CS,DS AS #1Print Area New Base Reference Point = Maximum Print Width Label Width Label Width = 2 x 25.4 mm/in x 8 dpmm = 406 dotsESCAESCA3H426V0001 New Base Reference Point = 832 dots 406 dots = 426 dotsESCH0050ESCV0200ESCB103100*SATO Sato Rotated Fields Command Default SettingsBase =200 Point =800 Label Feed Direction =100 Command Codes MSI Bar CodesInput to Printer Printer Output UCC-128 Without IncrementingWith Incrementing Special Notes Command Function Command Structure ESCBWaabbbBar Codes, Expansion ESCBW02100Bar 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 Panel. See Printer Configuration Printer configuration until a new Base Reference PointThis command may be used more than once in a print job Current Horizontal and Vertical Print Position commands seeCharacters, Custom-Designed Command Structure Store Command ESCTabccESCK1H903F Printer InputIf the printer power is lost Character is affected by the following commandsCharacter Expansion see Character Pitch seeCharacter Expansion Command Structure ESCLaabbThis command will also affect the following commands This command will expand the following fontsUntil a new expansion command is specified Line and Box command, if used within the data stream, mayCharacter, Fixed Spacing Command StructureSpacing XM, XS, XL and XBLabel constraints or to enhance readability Character PitchCommand see Page 4-23. The character pitch is actually This command is affected by the Escl Character ExpansionCharacter Expansion command and this command together This command affects fonts U, S, M, XU, XS, XM, OA & OB seeEnd of the print job unless a reset command is sent Reset to fixed spacingCharacter, Proportional Spacing Set to proportional spacingCommand Structure ESC*a Clear Print Jobs & MemorySpecial Note Continuous Forms Printing Command Structure NoneCommand Structure ESCWDHaaaaVbbbbXccccYdddd Copy Image AreaESCWDH0100V0050X0600Y0400 Image For the duplicate image seeWill not be printed Allowable ranges for these fields are as followsCommand Structure ESCNULaaaa Cutter CommandOr label at a specified interval within a print job Between each cutFonts U, S, M, OA, OB, XU, XS & XM Command Structure Font XUPitch command see Page 4-26. The default is 2 dots between Expansion command seeCustom-Designed Characters command Default fontESC$a,b,c,d Font, VectorESC$=data ESC$A,100,200,0ESC$=123456Value of 50 is used Pitch command can be used with Vector fontsFont width and height values include asenders, desenders Other spaceFonts WB, WL, XB & XL Command Structure Font WBCharacter Pitch command see Character Expansion command seeExpansion rate is at least 3 times in each direction Characters may be enlarged through the use of the EsclForm Feed ESCAspaceESCZBlank label or tag Form Overlay, Recall Form Overlay, Store Loses power, the overlay must be sent againLabel image may be stored in this memory area at a time Overlay bufferGraphics, Custom Command Structure ESCGabbbcccdataCommands. Therefore, always design and locate your graphic Expansion commandCustom graphic cannot be enlarged by the Escl Character Custom graphic is not affected by either of the RotationGraphics, PCX Command Structure ESCGPaaaaa,dataJob ID Store Simply issue an Ascii CR at the end of each text line Command, you automatically select Font S with a CharacterJournal Print Expansion of 2x2. You also establish a base reference pointESCFWaabcccc Lines and BoxesESCFWaabbVccccHdddd ESCFW02H0200Normal print direction It is recommended that all lines and boxes be specifiedMaximum allowable lengths are as follows LINE/BOXLine Feed Sato M-8400RV Mirror Image Command Structure ESCHhhhhESCVvvvvESCRMaaaa,bbbbTo be applied to a glass or other transparent surface Label #1This command can be used with the ESC% Rotate Fixed Base All data preceding the command will be mirroredReference Point command see Page 5-66. It cannot be used With the Escr Rotate Moving Base Reference Point commandOff-Line mode as soon as the current print job is finished Off-Line/PauseTo an On-Line status see Operator Panel in of this Command Structure ESCBPn...n PostnetESCBP123456789 Print Darkness ESC AR Resets the maximum print length to 7 178 mm Print Length, ExpandedEscax Sets the print length to 14 356 mm It may be included in an independent data stream to specify Print length, or until the printer is repoweredSize of the maximum print area EscaxPrint Position ESCA3 commandsBbbb Print Quantity Command Structure ESCQaaaaaaDefault As previously set in the printer configuration Placement Must be placed immediately after EscaCommand or through the Operator Panel Allowable Print Speed settings are as followsTo print duplicate of the last label printed Repeat LabelDuplicate of the previous label will be printed Cycled off and back on since printing the previous labelReplace Data Partial Edit ESC0 ESCzeroChanges specified within the current data stream Sato M-8400RV Command Structure ESCaaaa,bbbb Reverse ImageESC100,50 Orientation when designing and sending the Reverse Image Reverse image area is affected by the rotate commandsBefore the Form Overlay command in the data stream Maximum allowable settings are as followsRotate, Fixed Base Reference Point Command Structure ESC%aCommand is received Do not combine this command and the Escr Rotate commandDefault value See Page 4-70 in the same data streamRotate, Moving Base Reference Point Escn command returns to the original base reference pointNormal Direction Escn Rotated Direction EscrCustom graphic is not affected by this command. Therefore Do not combine this command and the ESC% rotate commandSee Page 4-68 in the same data stream Always design and locate your graphic image to printCommand Structure ESCFaaaabcccc,dd,ee Sequential NumberingESCF001-001,04,03 This command can not be used with the following commands Labels, we need 50 total labels. The commands would be asValue specified for Print Quantity see Page 4-61 should be Equal to the number of different sequential values desiredStart/Stop Label Calendar Option Commands Placement Anywhere within the data stream Default None Command Structure ESCWPabbbThen be printed on the label. This command does not change Printer’s internal clock settingSato M-8400RV Command Structure ESCWAelements Calendar PrintESCWAMM/DD/YY hhmm Sato M-8400RV Command 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 Memory Card Function Fonts, TrueType Recall This command requires the Memory Card option. See your SatoExample ESCBJR1020201000004SATO Memory CardESCBJDcccccddddee...e Memory Card Function Fonts, TrueType StoreESCBJ50 byte header ESCBJD5 byte hex memory offsetdataCommand Structure ESCYR,aa ESC/D,bb,cc...c Memory Card Function Format/Field RecallESCYR,01 ESC/D,01,99 Escyr Format/Field Recall command Command Structure ESCYS,aaESC/N,bb,ccMemory Card Function Format/Field Store ESCYS,01ESC/N,01,05Memory 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 PCX Graphics Recall commandMemory Card Function Graphics, PCX Store ESCPIaaa,bbbbb,dataMemory Card Function Initialize Command Structure ESCBJFaaaaaaaaPrepares the card to accept data Your local Sato representative for informationMemory Card Function Slot Select Command Structure ESCCCaMemory Card Function Status PlacementMemory Card ExampleCustom Protocol Command Codes Download Command Structure ESCLD,a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,iExample ESCLD,,,%,#,&,*,~,0,0 Protocol Command codes for that parameter will be used. See Is omitted between two commas, the default Non-StandardThis command must be sent as an independent data stream Preceding the Escz Stop code. No other commands can beTwo-Dimensional Symbols Two-Dimensional Bar Codes Data Matrix, Data Format Command Structure ESCBXaabbccddeeefffghhESCBX03080505000000001 Bit CRC Character SET Encoding Number SchemeESCDC00006000 Two-Dimensional Bar Codes Data Matrix, Print DataCommand Structure ESCFXaaabcccdddeee Two-Dimensional Bar Codes Data Matrix, Sequential NumberingPrint Data Command To print sequential numbered Data Matrix symbolsSato M-8400RV Two-Dimensional Bar Codes Maxicode Command Structure ESCBVa,b,c,ddddddddd,eee,fff,gggg.....ESCExample ESCBV1,2,3,123456789,222,333,MESSAGEESC Padded with exclamation point characters Secondary Message field ee...e must contain exactlyRs represents Hex 1E, Gs represents Hex 1D, Eot Represents Hex 04, ESC represents Hex 1B and SpCommand Function Printer Input Two-Dimensional Bar CodesOptimum configuration Dd andee are set to all zeroes, the printer will calculateSato M-8400RV Interface Types Section Interface SpecificationsReceive Buffer Interface SpecificationsSingle Job Buffer Multi Job BufferRS232C Serial Interface PIN Direction Signal Definition RS232C Interface SignalsData Streams Cable RequirementsOn/X-Off Flow Control Host Interconnection PrinterBI-DIRECTIONAL Communications STX 2 Byte ID1 Status Byte6 Byte Label RemainingETX Status ResponseStatus Byte Definition, Bi-Com Protocol Cable Connector Printer ConnectorSignal Level 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 SignalsA3H-aaaa AspaceZVbbbb BabbcccdAppendix a Command Quick Reference BXaabbccdd BWaabbbEeefffghh CSaDdee FaaaabccccFWaaHbbbb FWaabbVcccGPaaaaa GabbbcccdataHaaaa IDaaPaa QaaaaaaRMaaaa,bbbb XccccYdddd WBaWLa XBa$a,b,c,d Rotate. Fixed Base Reference Point. Rotates printing$=data Data for Vector font #Ea Aaaa,bbbb~aaaa @, nn...nWAelements WPabbbBJS GIabbbcccdd EXaGRcc PIaa,bbbbbA-12 9001041 Rev. D BAR Code Symbologies Appendix B BAR Code SpecificationsESCB0bbcccd data d Ratio ESCBD0bbcccd data d CodabarESCD0bbcccd data d Character SetCode Command Structure Ratio ESCB1bbccc* dataESCBD1bbccc* data ESCD1bbccc* dataInterleaved Two of Five I 2/5 Use the Line and Box command seeRatio ESCB2bbccc data ESCD2bbccc dataSymbol = Width of narrow element in dotsValue of bb Narrow Bar Width Magnification Mils Factor Mod 10 Check Digit CalculatingSteps to find the correct check digit ODD EvenCommand Structure ESCB4bbccc data ESCD4bbccc data Code and the human readable text below the symbolCheck digit is automatically calculated for EAN-8 B5bbccc data Industrial Two of FiveBD5bbccc data D5bbccc dataESCB6bbccc data Matrix Two of FiveESCBD6bbccc data ESCD6bbccc dataCommand Structure ESCBGbbcccdd data See Code 128 Character Table on Page B-18Subset B for 789, then shift to Subset C for ESCBDAbbccc data d ESCBAbbccc data dESCDAbbccc data d Ccc Bar height in dots DataA-Z, -, ., Space, $, /, +, % Density Ratio Dimension Char/inch MilsBar code UPC-EBookland UPC/EAN Supplements UCC-128 Command Structure ESCBIbbcccd dataB-16 9001041 Rev. D Command Structure Escbp data Data Matrix Command Structure Data FormatSequential Numbering ESCFXaaabcccdddeee Print Data ESCDCxxx...xStructure of this symbology Mode Postal Code Country Code Service Class Message Length SymbologyCommand 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 Sato M-8400RV9001041 Rev. D C-1 ROW BIT MAP HEX Appendix C Custom Characters and Graphics9001041 Rev. D C-3 Custom Graphics Example 9001041 Rev. D C-5 C-6 9001041 Rev. D 9001041 Rev. D C-7 PCX Graphics Example Installation Label RewinderRemoving and Unwinding the Roll Operator Setup Appendix D Optional FeaturesLabel Cutter General OperationLabel Dispenser Routing Label Dispense OptionLabel Dispense Option is ready for use Error Description Indication Remedy Error HandlingPcmcia Memory Cards DescriptionD-6 9001041 Rev. D Calendar D-8 9001041 Rev. D Download Command Structure Parameter Standard Setting Alternate SettingDescription Reset Download ProcedureAppendix E Custom Protocol Command Codes 9001041 Rev. D E-3 E-4 9001041 Rev. D

Code 39

Command Structure

1:3 ratio: <ESC>B1bbccc* (data) *

<ESC>BD1bbccc* (data) *

<ESC>D1bbccc* (data) *

Character Set

Density Table

Dimension

Example

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