SATO M8460S, XL400/410, M8490S, M-8400RV, M8485S Memory Card Function Initialize, ESCBJFaaaaaaaa

Programming Manual 2. Command Codes

Memory Card Function

Initialize

Command Structure:

<ESC>BJFaaaaaaaa

aaaaaaa:Eight character alphanumeric user ID

Example: <ESC>BJFsatocard

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

Default: None

Function:

This clears all of the data from Memory Card in the specified slot and prepares the card to accept data.

Input:

<ESC>A

<ESC>CC2<ESC>BJFsatocard

<ESC>Z

Output:

There is no printer output as a result of this command.

Note:

1.You must have the optional memory card to use this command. Call your local SATO representative for information.

2.All Memory Cards must be initialized before they can be used for the first time.

3.Care should be exercised when using this command as it destroys any data previously written to the card. It will clear all data from the card and assign the new ID (“satocard” in the above example).

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