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PN9001069A®CT 400 and CT410Desk Top PrintersOperator and TechnicalReference Manual

GENERAL PRINTER SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATION CT400 CT410PRINTMethod Direct or Thermal TransferSpeed (User Selectable) 2 to 6 ips50 to 150 mm/s2 to 4 ip

PostnetCommand Structure <ESC>BPn...nn...n = 5 digits (Postnet-32 format)6 digits (Postnet-37 format)9 digits (Postnet-52 format)11 digits (Post

Print DarknessCommand Structure <ESC>#Eaba = Print Darkness Range (A thru F)b = Print darkness value (1 thru 5)Example: <ESC>#E2APlacement

Print PositionCommand Structure Horizontal Position: <ESC>HaaaaVertical Position: <ESC>Vbbbbaaaa = Number of dots horizontally from the ba

2. If any part of an image is placed past the maximum number of dots,that part of the image will be lost.3. If any part of an image is placed past max

Print QuantityCommand Structure <ESC>Qaaaaaaaaaaaa = Total number of labels to print (1-999999)Example: <ESC>Q500Placement: Just preceding

Print SpeedCommand Structure <ESC>CSaa = 1 2 ips (50 mm/s)= 2 3 ips (75 mm/s)= 3 4 ips (100 mm/s)= 5 5 ips (125 mm/s)= 6 6 ips (150 mm/s)Example

Repeat LabelCommand Structure <ESC>CExample: See abovePlacement: Must be placed immediately after <ESC>A andimmediately before <ESC>

Replace Data (Partial Edit)Command Structure <ESC>0 (<ESC>zero)Example: See abovePlacement: Must follow <ESC>A and precede all other

1. Specify the exact same parameters for the image to be replaced aswere specified in the original data stream, including rotation,expansion, pitch, e

Reverse ImageCommand Structure <ESC>(aaaa,bbbba = Horizontal length in dots of reverse image areab = Vertical height in dots of reverse image ar

SPECIFICATION CT400 CT410CONTROLS AND SIGNALSOn-Line LED GreenPower LED GreenError LED RedLED Display Panel 7 Segment Single CharacterOn/Off-Line Swit

Special Notes 1. A reverse image area is affected by the rotate commands.Therefore, always assume the printer is in the normal printorientation when d

Rotate, Fixed Base Reference PointCommand Structure <ESC>%aa = 0 Sets print to normal direction1 Sets print to 90°CCW2 Sets print to 180° rotate

Sequential NumberingCommand Structure <ESC>Faaabcccc,dd,ee,faaaa = Number of times to repeat the same data (0001-9999)b = Plus or minus symbol (

Printer OutputSpecial Notes 1. The value specified for Print Quantity should be equal to thenumber of different sequential values desired multiplied b

Start/Stop LabelCommand Structure Start Command: <ESC>AStop Command: <ESC>ZExample: See abovePlacement: <ESC>A must precede data<

Two-Dimensional SymbolsThe following commands are used to create the two-dimensional symbologiessupported by the CT Series printers.Section 4. Program

Two-Dimensional Bar CodesData Matrix, Data FormatCommand Structure <ESC>BXaabbccddeeefffghhaa = Format ID. 01-06 or 11-16.bb = Error correction

4. The maximum data capacity for the Format ID “aa” and ECC “bb” isdefined by the following table. The printer only supports theFormat ID’s defined in

Two-Dimensional Bar CodesData Matrix, Print DataCommand Structure <ESC>DCxx...xxx...x= Data, maximum of 500 charactersExample: <ESC>DC0000

Two-Dimensional Bar CodesData Matrix, Sequential NumberingCommand Structure <ESC>FXaaabcccdddeeeaaa = Number of duplicate labels to be printed (

CHARACTER FONTSSPECIFICATION CT400 CT410MATRIX FONTSU Font (5 dots W x 9 dots H)S Font (8 dots W x 15 dots H)M Font (13 dots W x 20 dots H)XU Font (5

Label Set #21. The maximum number of <ESC>FX Sequential Numberingcommands that can be used in one job is eight.2. In the example above four tota

Two-Dimensional Bar CodesMaxicodeCommand Structure <ESC>BVa,b,c,ddddddddd,eee,fff,gggg...<ESC>a = Position of Maxicode symbol within the

Printer OutputSpecial Notes 1. Please refer to UPS Publication “Guide to Bar Coding with UPSOnline - Version 5” for the UPS secondary message data for

Two-Dimensional Bar CodesPDF417Command Structure <ESC>BKaabbcddeeffffnn...naa = Minimum module dimension (03-09 dots). Will not printif values o

2. If the product of the values entered for “dd” and “ee” are not equalto or less than the value of “fff” (i.e.,“ffff” ≥ “dd” x “ee”), an errorwill oc

Printer Configuration CommandsThe following commands are used to configure the operatingparameters of the printer. They are in effect the “softwareCon

Eurocharacter SelectCommand Structure <ESC>LD,a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,a = Replacement character for STX in ASCII or hex formatb = Replacement charac

Printer SettingCommand Structure <ESC>PGabcdefghhijklmnopqrstuvwxyzCOMMANDPARAMETERHEXVALUEDESCRIPTIONa 00 Reservedb 00 Reservedc 00 Print Speed

COMMANDPARAMETERHEXVALUEDESCRIPTIONj 00 Zero Slash disabled01 Zero Slash enabledk 00 Reservedl 00 Paper Type, Labels01 Paper Type, Fan-Foldm 00 Autofe

Special Notes 1. All command parameter values must be in ASCII format.2. These settings are stored in EEPROM and will remain valid untilreceipt of ano

BAR CODESSPECIFICATION CT400 CT410SYMBOLOGIESBookland (UPC/EAN Supplemental)EAN-8, EAN-13CODABARCode 39Code 93Code 128Interleaved 2 of 5Industrial 2 o

Print ModeCommand Structure <ESC>PMaa = 0 Continuous1 Tear-Off2 Cut, Backfeed after print3 Cut, Backfeed before print4 Cut, no Backfeed5 Reserve

Print TypeCommand Structure <ESC>PHaa = 0 Thermal Transfer printing1 Direct Thermal PrintingExample: See abovePlacement: Separate data stream se

Pitch OffsetCommand Structure <ESC>POabcca = 0 Cutter1 Dispense2 Tear-Off3 Continuousb = + Positive Offset- Negative Offsetcc = 00 to 99, Offset

Sensor TypeCommand Structure <ESC>IGaa = 0 Reflective (Eye Mark) sensor1 See-thru (transmissive) sensor2 Sensor not usedExample: See abovePlacem

Serial Interface ParametersCommand Structure <ESC>I2abcdea = 0 Baud rate, 9600 bps1 Baud Rate, 19200 bps2 Baud Rate, 38400 bps3 Baud Rate, 57600

SECTION 5.INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONSINTRODUCTIONThis section presents the interface specifications for the CT Series printers. Thesespecifications inclu

other hosts. The USB interface allows the printer to be connected to a computer thatsupports peripherals attached to a USB bus. Up to 127 peripherals

The printer is able to continuously receive print jobs, compiling and printing otherjobs at the same time. It acts much like a “print buffer” to maxim

PIN SIGNAL DIRECTION PIN SIGNAL DIRECTION1STROBE To Printer 19 STROBEReturnReference2 DATA 1 To Printer 20 DATA 1 Return Reference3 DATA 2 To Printer

OPTIONAL RS232C SERIAL INTERFACEThe High Speed Serial Interface is an factory installed option that must be installed inthe printer at the time of ord

PHYSICALSPECIFICATION CT400 CT410DIMENSIONSWide 7.8 in. (198 mm)Deep 9.1 in. (230 mm)High 6.5 in. (181 mm)WEIGHT 6.6 lbs (3 Kg)POWER REQUIREMENTSVolta

Cable RequirementsREADY/BUSY FLOW CONTROLReady/Busy is the hardware flow control method for the serial interface on the CTprinters. By raising/lowerin

host must be capable of supporting this flow control method for it to functionproperly.X-On/X-Off FLOW CONTROLX-On/X-Off flow control is used whenever

LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) OPTIONALINTERFACEA Local Area Network (LAN) interface is a factory installed interface option that mustbe specified at the ti

If an ENQ is received after the print job specified in the ID bytes has been completed,or there is no data in the buffer, the printer will respond wit

ASCII HEX DEFINITIONOFF-LINE0 30 No Errors1 31 Ribbon Near End2 32 Buffer Near Full3 33 Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full4(1)34 Print Stop (no erro

STATUS RESPONSEThe second method of determining printer status is to interrograte the printer withspecific commands. The response from these commands

BYTENUMBERHEXVALUEDESCRIPTION11 0001Zero Slash DisabledZero Slash Enabled12 00 Reserved13 0001Label MediaTag Media14 0001Default Feed DisabledDefault

Counter Status (SOH + ME)Upon Receipt of an SOH (hexadecimal 01) followed immediately by an ME(hexadecimal 4D45) causes the printer to return a 28 byt

Head Status (SOH + HC)Upon Receipt of an SOH (hexadecimal 01) followed immediately by an HC(hexadecimal 4843) causes the printer to return a 1 byte He

Form Overlay Status (SOH + FO)Upon Receipt of an SOH (hexadecimal 01) followed immediately by an FO(hexadecimal 464F) causes the printer to return a 1

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESACCESSORY CT400 CT410LABEL CUTTER Internal option allowing labels to be cut at specified intervals.Controlled through programming.

Font Configuration (SOH + FG)Upon Receipt of an SOH (hexadecimal 01) followed immediately by an FG(hexadecimal 4647) causes the printer to return a 10

Interface StatusUpon Receipt of an SOH (hexadecimal 01) followed immediately by an IG(hexadecimal 4947) causes the printer to return a 1 byte Interfac

SECTION 6.TROUBLESHOOTINGThis section has been devised to help you if you are unable to produce output on theCT Series printers. Use this section to m

a. Both ends of the cable are securely inserted into their respective connectors.b. The printer is ON-LINE.c. The cable is not defective. There are ot

USING THE RS232C SERIAL INTERFACE1. Is the RS232C Serial cable connected securely to your serial port on the PC(DB- 25S or DB-9S Male) and to the RS23

ERROR SIGNALSThe 7-segment LED display, Front Panel LED Indicators and Buzzer provide avisual/audio indication of the type of error encountered.DIS-PL

APPENDIX A.COMMAND CODE QUICK REFERENCEA Start Code. Begins all print jobs. Page 4-70A1aaaabbbb Media Size. Specifies the label size. Usedto automatic

Babbcccd Bar Codes. Prints a 1:3 ratio bar code.a = 0 Codabar1 Code 392 Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2/5)3 UPC-A/EAN-134 EAN-85 Industrial 2 of 56 Matrix 2 o

BTabbccddee Bar Codes. Variable Ratio. provides the ability to print a bar code witha ratio other than those specified through the standard bar codeco

CSa Print Speed Selection. Specifies a unique print speed in in./sec.through software for a particular label.Page 4-61CT400 CT410a = Speed Setting 1 =

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FWaabbVcccHddddBox. Prints a box. For values aa, bbbb, cc, and dddd, see instructionsfor horizontal and vertical lines. Units of measurement are dots.

IGa Sensor Type. Selects sensor used for label indexing.a = 0 Reflective (Eye-Mark) Sensor1 Transmissive (Gap) Sensor2 No sensorPage 4-89I2abcde Seria

OA Font type. Specifies the OCR-A font with dot matrix. Page 4-34CT400 CT410OA Font Matrix 15W x 22H 22W x 33HOB Font type. Specifies the OCR-B font d

RDabb,ccc,ddd,nn . . . nRaster Font. Stored raster font select.a = A CG TimesB CG Triumviratebb = 00 Normal01 Boldcccc = Horizontal size. (16 to 999 d

WLa Font type. Specifies the 28W x 52L dot matrix font (includingdecenders).a = 0 Disables auto-smoothing of font1 Enables auto-smoothing if expansion

$a,b,c,d Vector font. Specifies printing of the unique SATO vector font.a = A Helvetica Bold (proportional spacing)B Helvetica Bold (fixed spacing)b =

<NUL>aaaa~aaaaCut Job. Controls the cutting of labels when using the optional SATOcutter unit.Either a <NUL> or tilde character can be use

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APPENDIX B.BAR CODE SPECIFICATIONSBAR CODE SYMBOLOGIESThis section contains detailed information on the printing of bar codes on the CTSeries printers

CodabarCommand Structure 1:3 ratio <ESC>B0bbcccd (data) d2:5 ratio<ESC>BD0bbcccd (data) d1:2 ratio <ESC>D0bbcccd (data) dbb = Width

SECTION 2.INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATIONINTRODUCTIONThis section is to assist you in taking the CT Series printer from the shippingcontainer to the ap

Code 39Command Structure 1:3 ratio: <ESC>B1bbccc* (data) *2:5 ratio: <ESC>BD1bbccc* (data) *1:2 ratio: <ESC>D1bbccc* (data) *bb = Wi

Interleaved Two of Five (I 2/5)Command Structure 1:3 ratio: <ESC>B2bbccc (data)2:5 ratio: <ESC>BD2bbccc (data)1:2 ratio: <ESC>D2bbcc

UPC-A/EAN-13Command Structure <ESC>B3bbccc (data)<ESC>D3bbccc (data)<ESC>BD3bbccc (data)bb = Width of narrow element in dots (01-12)

Calculating theMod 10 Check DigitIf you wish to encode the UPC-A data “01234567890”, follow thesesteps to find the correct check digit.ODD 024680EVEN

EAN-8Command Structure <ESC>B4bbccc (data)<ESC>D4bbccc (data)bb = Width of narrow element in dots (01-03)ccc = Bar height in dots (001-600

Industrial Two of FiveCommand Structure 1:3 ratio: B5bbccc (data)2:5 ratio: BD5bbccc (data)1:2 ratio: D5bbccc (data)bb = Width of narrow element in do

Matrix Two of FiveCommand Structure 1:3 ratio: <ESC>B6bbccc (data)2:5 ratio: <ESC>BD6bbccc (data)1:2 ratio: <ESC>D6bbccc (data)bb =

Code 128Command Structure <ESC>BGbbcccdd (data)bb = Width of narrow element in dots (01-12)ccc = Bar height in dots (001-600)dd = Start code to

MSICommand Structure 1:3 ratio: <ESC>BAbbccc (data) d2:5 ratio <ESC>BDAbbccc (data) d1:2 ratio <ESC>DAbbccc (data) dbb = Width of na

Code 93Command Structure 1:3 ratio: <ESC>BCbbcccdd (data)bb = Width of narrow element in dots (01-12)ccc = Bar height in dots (001-600)dd = Leng

UNPACKINGConsider the following when unpacking the printer:• The box should stay upright.• Lift the printer out of the box carefully.• Remove the plas

UPC-ECommand Structure <ESC>BEbbccc (data)<ESC>DEbbccc (data)bb = Width of narrow element in dots (01-03)ccc = Bar height in dots (001-600

Bookland (UPC/EAN Supplements)Command Structure <ESC>BFbbccc (data)bb = Width of narrow element in dots (01-03)ccc = Bar height in dots (001-600

UCC-128Command Structure <ESC>BIbbcccd (data)bb = Width of the narrow elements in dots (01 to 12)ccc = Bar height in dots (001 to 600)d = Placem

Example Without incrementing<ESC>A<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>BI04150101234567000000001<ESC>Q2<ESC>ZWith incrementing

PostnetCommand Structure <ESC>BP (data)data = 5 digits ZIP= 6 digits for Postnet 37= 9 digits for ZIP+4= 11 digits for Dlelivery Point Bar CodeC

Data MatrixCommand Structure Data Format <ESC>BXaabbccddeeefffghhaa = Format ID. 01 to 06bb = Error correction level. 00 ,05, 08, 10, 14, 0r 20.

Character SetIDNUMBERCHARACTER SET ENCODINGSCHEME16 Bit CRC01 Numeric, Space Base 1102 Upper Case Alpha, Space Base 2703 Upper Case Alpha, Space,Comma

MaxicodeCommand Structure <ESC>BVa,b,c,ddddddddd,eee,fff,gggg...<ESC>a = Position of Maxicode symbol within the set, when usedin a struc

PDF417Command Structure <ESC>BFaabbcddeeffffnnn...naa = Minimum module dimension (03-09 dots). Will not printif values of 01, 02 or greater than

CODE 128 CHARACTER TABLEThe Code 128 Table lists 105 data values for the three subsets: A, B, and C. Eachsubset column displays either a single column

SETTING UP THE PRINTERConsider the following when setting up the printer/• Locate a solid flat surface with adequate room to set the printer. Make sur

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LUESUBSETASUBSETBSUBSETCVALUE SUBSETASUBSETBSUBSETC72 BS >( h >( 72 89 EM >9 y >9 8973 HT >) i >) 73 90 SUB >: z >: 9074 LF &g

APPENDIX C.CUSTOM CHARACTERS AND GRAPHICSCUSTOM-DESIGNED CHARACTER EXAMPLEThe following example is presented to help understand the use of theCustom-D

3. Transfer the image into two bit map representations and then into hexadecimal orbinary format.4. To store the custom designed character in memory u

6. To recall the custom character from memory, send the following code to theprinter:<ESC>A<ESC>L505<ESC>H0150<ESC>V100<ESC

CUSTOM GRAPHICS EXAMPLEThe following example is presented to help you understand the use of the CustomGraphics command. It demonstrates the design and

3. Transfer the image into a bit map representation and then into hexadecimal format:BIT MAP HEXADECIMAL FORMAT123456 12345611111111 11111111 11111111

4. Using the hexadecimal data, send the following code to print the graphic image asdesigned.<ESC>A<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>GH

PRINT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);PRINT #1,CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC

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7. Apply power to the printer by placing the AC Power switch in the ON (1)position.8. Print a test label to verify the printer is set up and operating

LOADING RIBBON (CT4XXTT only)The SATO CT Series ribbons comeshrink-wrapped with a 12" (305 mm)leaderpre-attached to a takeup core. There are thre

side of the ribbon will be in contact withthe paper and the supply core is on therear spindle.7. Slide the Ribbon Spindle Unitover the Ribbon DriveSpi

LOADING MEDIAThe CT Series printers can use die-cut labels, tag stock or continuous media. Themedia supply can be either roll or fanfold.Roll MediaRol

come off the top of the roll. ThePaper Guides will automaticallyposition the Roll Holders tosuspend the roll.7. Route the label material through thePa

7. Close and latch Print Head Assembly.8. After loading the ribbon and media, it is recommended that you run a TestPrint to make sure the labels and r

LABEL SENSINGThe CT Series printers can use either label Gap (see-thru) or Eye-Mark (reflective)sensing. The Sensor Assembly is located on the left ed

OPERATOR PANELThe Operator Panel consists of three LED indicators and three switches.POWER Green LED, illuminated when power is applied.ERROR Red LED,

REAR CONNECTOR PANELAll of the printer cable connectors are located on the Rear Connector Panel.Power DC Power input to the printer. From Power Module

CONFIGURATION PANELThe Configuration Panel can be accessed by opening the Top Cover. It consists of aneight position DIP switch, three adjustment pote

PREFACECT SERIES PRINTER OPERATOR’S MANUALThe CT Series Printer Operator’s Manual contains basic information about the printersuch as setup, installat

Font/Graphic Download (DS1-3). Enables the downloading of fonts and/orgraphics to printer memory.Print Method (DSW4). Selects Direct Thermal or Therma

Interface Select (DSW8). When OFF, the printer will activate the Parallel inputport for receiving data. When ON, the printer will activate the optiona

OFFSETThere are three offset setting stored in the printer; one for Dispense mode, one forthe Cut mode and one for the Tear-Off mode. These three offs

5. Adjust potentiometer VR1 until the first print position is at the desired location onthe label. If the potentiometer does not have enough range, yo

Print DarknessPrint Darkness is set using the <ESC>#E Print Darkness command. A fineadjustment for PRINT DARKNESS can be made using potentiomete

HEX DUMP DIAGNOSTIC LABELThe contents of the printer buffer can be examined using the Hex Dump mode. Thisprintout labels each line of the received dat

PRINT TEST LABELSUSER TEST PRINTThe User Test Label prints the current default setting of the printer. These settingscan be changed by sending new def

FACTORY/SERVICE TEST PRINTThe Factory/Service Test Label prints the internal operating parameters of the printer.1. Open the print head by pushing the

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SECTION 3.CLEANING AND MAINTENANCEINTRODUCTIONThis section provides information on user maintenance for the CL Series printers. Thissection contains t

APPENDICESAPPENDIX A: Command Code Quick ReferenceAPPENDIX B: Bar Code SpecificationsAPPENDIX C: Custom Characters and GraphicsPrefacePage-ii9001069A

PrintThe fine adjustment for Print Darkness is the VR1 potentiometer on the operatorpanel. It provides a continuous range of adjustment, allowing you

5. Check for any black coloring or adhesive on the swab after cleaning.6. Repeat if necessary until the swab is clean after it is passed over the head

5. View the Print Head Assembly from the front ofthe printer. Locate the mounting screw on the topof the assembly. It is accessible through a hole int

CLEANING THE SENSORSThere are two sensors that are used to control the positioning of the label. One is atransmissive see-thru sensor that detects the

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SECTION 4.PROGRAMMINGINTRODUCTIONThis section presents the commands that are used with the SATO CT Series printersto produce labels with logos, bar co

These commands set the operational parameters of the printer, like “set the printspeed to 3.”<ESC> {Command} {Parameter} {Data}Some commands can

2. If you are using the printer’s RS232 interface, it is necessary to set the COM port on thePC such that the CTS and DSR signals will be ignored. Sen

30 PRINT #1,CHR$ (2); Sends an <STX> (ASCII Code adecimal “2”) to the printer instructing itto prepare to receive a message.50 PRINT #1,E$;"

reference point is located at the H1, V1 position of the print area in the normal printorientation (no rotation).MaxPrintWidthMax. PrintLength3"2

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1. PRINTER OVERVIEWIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1General Printer Specifications .

ROTATED FIELDSThe CT Series printers can rotate each print field in 90° increments using the<ESC>% Rotate command.The following data stream will

Code in this section, there will be a sample data input stream to the printer and theexpected print output. By studying the examples, you can learn ho

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Bar CodesCommand Structure 1:3 narrow/wide bar ratio: <ESC>Babbcccd2:5 narrow/wide ratio: <ESC>BDabbcccd1:2 narrow/wide bar ratio: <ESC

Input to Printer <ESC>A<ESC>H050<ESC>V0025<ESC>B103100*CODE 39*<ESC>H0230<ESC>V0130<ESC>XS*CODE 39*<ESC&g

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UCC-128 Without Incrementing<ESC>A<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>BI07150101234567000000001<ESC>Q2<ESC>ZWith Incrementing

Special Notes 1. UPC and EAN bar codes are not affected by the different types ofnarrow to wide ratios. Instead, the <ESC>D command addsdescende

Bar Codes, ExpansionCommand Structure <ESC>BWaabbbaa = Expansion factor by which the width of all bars and spaceswill be increased (01-12)bbb =

Bar Codes, Variable RatioCommand Structure <ESC>BTabbccddeea = Bar Code Symbol:0 Codabar1 Code 392 Interleaved 2 of 55 Industrial 2 of 56 Matrix

SECTION 4. PROGRAMMINGIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1The SATO CT Programming Language . . . . . . . . . . .

1. This command must be immediately followed by the <ESC>BW BarCode Expansion command.2. You may use only one variable ratio bar code per label.

Base Reference PointCommand Structure <ESC>A3HabbbbVcdddda = - Specifie that the horizontal offset is in thenegative direction.+ Specifies that

Special Notes 1. Use of this command will set the Vertical/Horizontal Offset setting ofthe printer configuration until a new Base Reference Pointcomma

Characters, Custom-DesignedCommand Structure Store Command: <ESC>TabccRecall Command: <ESC>Kab90cca = 1 16x16 matrix2 24x24 matrixb = Spec

Printer OutputSpecial Notes 1. When printing the custom character using the Recall command, thecharacter is affected by the following commands:Charact

Character ExpansionCommand Structure <ESC>Laabbaa = Multiple to expand horizontally (01-12)bb = Multiple to expand vertically (01-12)Example: &l

Special Notes This command will expand the following fonts:1. Fonts U, S, M, XU, XS, XM, OA & OB and fonts WB, WL, XB andXL.2. This command will a

Character, Fixed SpacingCommand Structure <ESC>PRExample: See AbovePlacement: Preceding the dataDefault: The default is Proportional Spacing.Com

Character PitchCommand Structure <ESC>Paaaa = Number of dots between characters (00-99)Example: <ESC>P03Placement: Preceding the text to b

Special Notes 1. This command is affected by the <ESC>L Character Expansioncommand. The character pitch is actually the product of thecurrent ho

Sequential Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-68Start/Stop Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-70Two-Dimens

Character, Proportional SpacingCommand Structure <ESC>PS Set to proportional spacing<ESC>PR Reset to fixed spacingExample: See abovePlacem

Clear Print Job(s) & MemoryCommand Structure <ESC>*aa = If the “a” parameter is not included with this command andthe printer is in the mult

Continuous Forms PrintingCommand Structure NoneThe printer locates the end of an adhesive label by sensing thebacking between labels or through the us

Copy Image AreaCommand Structure <ESC>WDHaaaaVbbbbXccccYddddaaaa = Horizontal position of the top left corner of the area to be copiedbbbb = Ver

Special Notes 1. Use the Print Position commands (V and H) to locate the new areafor the duplicate image.2. Position of the new target area must not b

Cut JobCommand Structure <ESC><NUL>aaaa<ESC>~aaaaaaaa = Number of labels to print between each cut (1-9999)Example: <ESC>~2Pla

CutCommand Structure <ESC>CTaaaaaaaa = Number of labels to print between each cut (1-9999)Example: <ESC>CT2Placement: Preceding the <ES

Cut LastCommand Structure <ESC>YCExample: <ESC>YCPlacement: Separate data stream sent to the printerDefault: NoneCommand Function To contr

Fonts U, S, M, OA, OB, XU, XS & XMCommand Structure Font XU: <ESC>XU Font U: <ESC>UFont XS: <ESC>XS Font S: <ESC>SFont XM:

Special Notes 1. Characters may be enlarged through the use of the CharacterExpansion command.2. Character spacing may be altered through the use of t

APPENDICESAPPENDIX A: Command Code Quick ReferenceAPPENDIX B: Bar Code SpecificationsBar Code Symbologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Font/Graphic RecallCommand Structure <ESC>A<ESC>RFaabbbb,nn...naa = Font ID number (00 to 80)bbbb = Number of characters to print (0000-99

Font, RasterCommand Structure <ESC>A<ESC>RDabb,ccc,ddd,nn. . .na = A CG Times font styleB CG Triumvirate font style.bb = 00 for Normal fon

Font, VectorCommand Structure Specify Vector Font: <ESC>$a,b,c,dData for Vector Font: <ESC>$=(data)a = A Helvetica Bold (proportional spac

Printer OutputSpecial Notes 1. The Pitch command can be used with Vector fonts.2. If the font size designation is out of the specified range, a defaul

Fonts WB, WL, XB & XLCommand Structure Font WB: <ESC>WBa Font XB: <ESC>XBaFont WL: <ESC>WLa Font XL: <ESC>XLaa = 0 Disable

Special Notes 1. Auto-smoothing (when enabled) is only effective if the characterexpansion rate is at least (3) times in each direction.2. Characters

Form Overlay, RecallCommand Structure <ESC>/Example: <ESC>/Placement: Must be preceded by all other data and placed just beforethe Print Q

Form Overlay, StoreCommand Structure <ESC>&Example: <ESC>&Placement: Must be preceded by all other data and placed just beforethe

Graphics, CustomCommand Structure <ESC>Gabbbccc(data)a = Specifies format of data stream to followB Binary formatH Hexadecimal formatbbb = Numbe

Printer OutputSpecial Notes 1. Do not use ASCII <CR> or <LF> characters (carriage return or linefeed) as line delimiters within the graphi

SECTION 1.PRINTER OVERVIEWINTRODUCTIONThe SATO CT Series Thermal Transfer Printers are complete, high-performanceon-site labeling systems. All printer

Job ID StoreCommand Structure <ESC>IDaaaa = Job ID assigned (01 to 99)Example: <ESC>ID09Placement: Immediately following the <ESC>A

Journal PrintCommand Structure <ESC>JExample: See abovePlacement: Immediately following <ESC>ADefault: NoneCommand Function To print text

Lines and BoxesCommand Structure Line <ESC>FWaabccccaa = Width of horizontal line in dots (01-99)b = Line orientationH Horizontal lineV Vertical

Printer OutputSpecial Notes 1. It is recommended that all lines and boxes be specified in thenormal print direction.2. The maximum allowable lengths f

Job NameCommand Structure <ESC>WKnnn...nnn..n = Job Name assigned, up to 16 ASCII charactersExample: <ESC>WKSATOPlacement: Immediately fol

Label/Tag SelectCommand Structure <ESC>YEaa = 0 Adhesive labels on liner1 TagsExample: See abovePlacement: Separate data stream sent to the prin

Line FeedCommand Structure <ESC>Eaaaaaa = Number of dots (001-999) between the bottom of thecharacters on one line to the top of the characters

4. This command is invalid only if the value specified is zero.5. Following this command with a <CR> character will allow you toprint with auto

Media SizeCommand Structure <ESC>A1aaaabbbbaaaa = Vertical Media Size in dots (0 to Vmax)bbbb = Horizontal Media Size in dots (0 to Hmax)Example

Off-LineCommand Structure <ESC>@Example: See abovePlacement: Anywhere in the print job between <ESC>A and <ESC>ZDefault: NoneCommand