SATO M8459S, XL400/410, M8460S Memory Card Function Graphics, Custom Store, ESCGIabbbcccddddata

Programming Manual 2. Command Codes

Memory Card Function

Graphics, Custom Store

Command Structure:

<ESC>GIabbbcccddd{data}

a:Specifies character format of the data H Hex data

B Binary data

bbb:Number of horizontal 8 x 8 blocks (001-248)

ccc:Number of vertical 8 x 8 blocks (001-267)

ddd:Graphics storage number (001-999)

{data}: Hex or binary data to describe the graphic image

Placement: Immediately following the <ESC>CC Slot Select com- mand.

Default: None

Function:

To provide similar functionality to the <ESC>G Custom Graphic com- mand, but allows for the graphic image to be stored in a Memory Card. Use the Store command to send the graphic data to the printer, which is held in the optional memory card, even if printer power is lost.

Input:

<ESC>A

<ESC>CC1<ESC>GIH002002001

0100038007C00FE01FF03FF87FFCFFFE07C007C007C007C007C00

7C007C007C0

<ESC>Z

Output:

There is no printer output as a result of this command. See <ESC>GR Recall Custom Graphics command.

Note:

1.You must have the optional Memory Card to use this command. Call your SATO representative for details.

2.The maximum storage capacity is 999 graphics, up to the capac- ity of the memory card used.

3.If a data transmission error occurs, the printer will beep and the “ERROR” LED will come on. You must then retransmit the image.

4.Each graphic to be stored must be sent in its own data stream. Example of correct data stream:

<ESC>A

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