SATO CX212 Spécifications

Issued April 2001CX SeriesProgramming Manual

2SATO CX Series Printer<ESC> {Command} {Parameter} {Data}Some commands can contain both Parameter and Data elements, such as“print a Code 39 sym

92SATO CX Series PrinterPrinter OutputSpecial Notes1. When the code words per line and the number of rows per symbol (“dd” and ‘ee”) are set to all ze

SATO CX Series Printer9312. The print height of the symbol will vary depending upon the data specified; numeric only, alpha only or alphanu-meric.

94SATO CX Series PrinterCONFIGURATION COMMANDSCONFIGURATION COMMANDSCONFIGURATION COMMANDSCONFIGURATION COMMANDSThe following commands are used to set

SATO CX Series Printer95Calibrate SensorCalibrate SensorCalibrate SensorCalibrate SensorCommand Structure<ESC>CAExample: <ESC>CAPlacement:

96SATO CX Series PrinterAuto CalibrationAuto CalibrationAuto CalibrationAuto CalibrationCommand Structure<ESC>CFaa: 0 = Disabled1 = EnabledExamp

SATO CX Series Printer97Custom Protocol Command CodesCustom Protocol Command CodesCustom Protocol Command CodesCustom Protocol Command CodesDownloadDo

98SATO CX Series PrinterA Protocol Command code status label will be printed as a re-sult of the a successful download of a custom set of Protocol Com

SATO CX Series Printer99Label Tear-OffLabel Tear-OffLabel Tear-OffLabel Tear-OffCommand Structure<ESC>CBabbExample: <ESC>CB+03a = + to mov

100SATO CX Series PrinterPrint Darkness Fine AdjustmentPrint Darkness Fine AdjustmentPrint Darkness Fine AdjustmentPrint Darkness Fine AdjustmentComma

SATO CX Series Printer1014. It is recommended that a bar code verifier be used when making adjustments with this command.

SATO CX Series Printer31. Set the WIDTH of the output device to 255 characters to avoid au-tomatically sending <CR> and <LF> characters af

102SATO CX Series PrinterPrint Test LabelPrint Test LabelPrint Test LabelPrint Test LabelCommand Structure<ESC>CTExample: <ESC>CTPlacement

SATO CX Series Printer103Set Print ModeSet Print ModeSet Print ModeSet Print ModeCommand Structure<ESC>CPaa = 0 for Direct Thermal Printing (wit

104SATO CX Series PrinterSet RS232 ParametersSet RS232 ParametersSet RS232 ParametersSet RS232 ParametersCommand Structure<ESC>CRaaaaa,b,c,daaaa

SATO CX Series Printer105Set Sensor TypeSet Sensor TypeSet Sensor TypeSet Sensor TypeCommand Structure<ESC>CIaa = 0 Disable Sensor1 Reflective (

106SATO CX Series PrinterBack Feed EnableBack Feed EnableBack Feed EnableBack Feed EnableCommand Structure<ESC>CEaa = 0 Disable Back feed1 Enabl

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4SATO CX Series Printer50 LPRINT E$;"Q1"; Instructs the printer to print one label.60 LPRINT E$; “Z”; Tells the printer that the last comman

SATO CX Series Printer5ROTATED FIELDSROTATED FIELDSROTATED FIELDSROTATED FIELDSThe printers can rotate each print field in 90° increments using the Ro

6SATO CX Series PrinterNOTES:(1) The settings for these commands will revert to the default value when the printer receives an <ESC>Z or an <

SATO CX Series Printer7COMMAND CODE PAGE REFERENCECOMMAND CODE PAGE REFERENCECOMMAND CODE PAGE REFERENCECOMMAND CODE PAGE REFERENCEThis section contai

8SATO CX Series PrinterBar CodesBar CodesBar CodesBar CodesCommand Structure1:3 narrow/wide bar ratio: <ESC>Babbcccd2:5 narrow/wide ratio: <E

SATO CX Series Printer9Input to Printer<ESC>A<ESC>H0025<ESC>V0025<ESC>B103100*CODE 39*<ESC>H0155<ESC>V0130<ESC&

10SATO CX Series PrinterPrinter Output

SATO CX Series Printer11UCC-128 Without Incrementing<ESC>A<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>BI07150101234567000000001<ESC>Q2<E

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12SATO CX Series PrinterSpecial Notes1. UPC and EAN bar codes are not affected by the different types of narrow to wide ratios. Instead, the <ESC&g

SATO CX Series Printer13Bar Codes, ExpansionBar Codes, ExpansionBar Codes, ExpansionBar Codes, ExpansionCommand Structure<ESC>BWaabbbaa = Expans

14SATO CX Series PrinterSpecial Notes1. This command must be preceded by the Variable Ratio Bar Codes <ESC>BT command(See page 15)).2. The follo

SATO CX Series Printer15Bar Codes, Variable RatioBar Codes, Variable RatioBar Codes, Variable RatioBar Codes, Variable RatioCommand Structure<ESC&g

16SATO CX Series PrinterPrinter Output:Special Notes1. This command must be immediately followed by the <ESC>BW Bar Code Expansion command (See

SATO CX Series Printer17Base Reference PointBase Reference PointBase Reference PointBase Reference PointCommand Structure<ESC>A3H-aaaaVbbbb- = T

18SATO CX Series PrinterPrinter Output:Special Notes1. Use of this command will set the Vertical/Horizontal Off-set setting of the printer configurati

SATO CX Series Printer19Characters, Custom-DesignedCharacters, Custom-DesignedCharacters, Custom-DesignedCharacters, Custom-DesignedCommand StructureS

20SATO CX Series Printer<ESC>V100<ESC>L0505<ESC>K1H903F<ESC>H350<ESC>V100<ESC>L1010<E SC>K1H903F<ESC>Q

SATO CX Series Printer21Character ExpansionCharacter ExpansionCharacter ExpansionCharacter ExpansionCommand Structure<ESC>Laabbaa = Multiple to

SATO CX Series PrinterWarningIt is essential that the safety and operating procedures contained withinthis manual be brought to the attention of, and

22SATO CX Series PrinterSpecial Notes1. This command will expand the following fonts:2. Fonts U, S, M, XU, XS, XM, OA & OB (See page 33), and font

SATO CX Series Printer23Character, Fixed SpacingCharacter, Fixed SpacingCharacter, Fixed SpacingCharacter, Fixed SpacingCommand Structure<ESC>PR

24SATO CX Series PrinterCharacter PitchCharacter PitchCharacter PitchCharacter PitchCommand Structure<ESC>Paaaa = Number of dots between charact

SATO CX Series Printer25Special Notes1. This command is affected by the <ESC>L Character Expansion command, (See page 21). The character pitch i

26SATO CX Series PrinterCharacter, Proportional SpacingCharacter, Proportional SpacingCharacter, Proportional SpacingCharacter, Proportional SpacingCo

SATO CX Series Printer27Clear Print Job(s) & MemoryClear Print Job(s) & MemoryClear Print Job(s) & MemoryClear Print Job(s) & MemoryCo

28SATO CX Series PrinterContinuous Forms PrintingContinuous Forms PrintingContinuous Forms PrintingContinuous Forms PrintingCommand StructureNoneThe p

SATO CX Series Printer29Copy Image AreaCopy Image AreaCopy Image AreaCopy Image AreaCommand Structure<ESC>WDHaaaaVbbbbXccccYddddaaaa = Horizonta

30SATO CX Series PrinterPrinter Output:Special Notes1. Use the Print Position commands (V and H) to locate the new area for the duplicate image, (See

SATO CX Series Printer31Cutter CommandCutter CommandCutter CommandCutter CommandCommand Structure<ESC>~aaaa or <ESC><NUL>aaaaaaaa =

SATO CX Series PrinterWarranty and CopyrightSATO Europe GmbH makes no guarantee of any kind with regard to this mate-rial, including, but not limited

32SATO CX Series Printerprint quantity is 20, then 40 (20 sets of 2) labels will be printed.5. Sending a Cutter command to a printer without a cutter

SATO CX Series Printer33Fonts U, S, M, OA, OB, XU, XS & XMFonts U, S, M, OA, OB, XU, XS & XMFonts U, S, M, OA, OB, XU, XS & XMFonts U, S,

34SATO CX Series PrinterPrinter OutputSpecial Notes1. Characters may be enlarged through the use of the Character Expansion command, (See page 21).2.

SATO CX Series Printer35Fonts WB, WL, XB & XLFonts WB, WL, XB & XLFonts WB, WL, XB & XLFonts WB, WL, XB & XLCommand StructureFont WB:

36SATO CX Series PrinterPrinter Output:Special Notes1. Characters may be enlarged through the use of the <ESC>L Character Expansion command, (Se

SATO CX Series Printer37Form FeedForm FeedForm FeedForm FeedCommand Structure<ESC>A(space)<ESC>ZExample: See abovePlacement: Separate data

38SATO CX Series PrinterForm Overlay, RecallForm Overlay, RecallForm Overlay, RecallForm Overlay, RecallCommand Structure<ESC>/Example: See abov

SATO CX Series Printer39Printer Output:Special Notes1. The overlay is stored using the <ESC>& Form Overlay Store command, (See page 40).2. T

40SATO CX Series PrinterForm Overlay, StoreForm Overlay, StoreForm Overlay, StoreForm Overlay, StoreCommand Structure<ESC>&Example: See abov

SATO CX Series Printer41Graphics, CustomGraphics, CustomGraphics, CustomGraphics, CustomCommand Structure<ESC>Gabbbccc(data)a = Specifies format

SATO CX Series PrinteriContentsContentsContentsContentsCX SERIES PROGRAMMING GUIDE ... 1INTRODUCTION ...

42SATO CX Series PrinterC00003C00003C00001800003C00000000003C00000000003FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF <ESC>H0300<ESC>V0100<ESC>XSPLEASE P

SATO CX Series Printer43Graphics, PCXGraphics, PCXGraphics, PCXGraphics, PCXCommand Structure<ESC>GPaaaaa,(data)aaaaa = Number of bytes to be do

44SATO CX Series Printer2. Only black and white PCX files can be downloaded.3. The image created by this command cannot be rotated.4. The file size sp

SATO CX Series Printer45Journal PrintJournal PrintJournal PrintJournal PrintCommand Structure<ESC>JExample: See abovePlacement: Immediately foll

46SATO CX Series Printer1. Journal mode assumes a maximum label width. Other-wise, you may print where there is no label and damage your print head.2.

SATO CX Series Printer47Label Size & Start PositionLabel Size & Start PositionLabel Size & Start PositionLabel Size & Start PositionCo

48SATO CX Series PrinterLines and BoxesLines and BoxesLines and BoxesLines and BoxesCommand StructureLine <ESC>FWaabccccaa = Width of horizontal

SATO CX Series Printer49Printer Output:Special NotesIt is recommended that all lines and boxes be specified in the normal print direction.

50SATO CX Series PrinterLine FeedLine FeedLine FeedLine FeedCommand Structure<ESC>Eaaaaaa = Number of dots (001-999) between the bot-tom of the

SATO CX Series Printer51Printer Output:Special Notes1. It is effective only for the current data stream.2. When printing lines or boxes in the same da

iiSATO CX Series PrinterLine Feed ... 50Off-Line/Pause ...

52SATO CX Series PrinterOff-Line/PauseOff-Line/PauseOff-Line/PauseOff-Line/PauseCommand Structure<ESC>@Example: See abovePlacement: Anywhere in

SATO CX Series Printer53PostnetPostnetPostnetPostnetCommand Structure<ESC>BPn...nn...n = 5 digits (Postnet-32 format6 digits (Postnet-37 format)

54SATO CX Series PrinterPrint DarknessPrint DarknessPrint DarknessPrint DarknessCommand Structure<ESC>#Eaa = Print darkness valuea = 1, 2, 3, 4

SATO CX Series Printer55Print Length, ExpandedPrint Length, ExpandedPrint Length, ExpandedPrint Length, ExpandedCommand Structure<ESC>AX Sets th

56SATO CX Series PrinterPrinter Output:Special Notes1. AX is effective until AR is sent to reset the printer to its standard print length, or until th

SATO CX Series Printer57Print PositionPrint PositionPrint PositionPrint PositionCommand StructureHorizontal Position:<ESC>HaaaaVertical Position

58SATO CX Series PrinterPrinter OutputSpecial Notes1. The print position of a field is affected by both the Rotate (<ESC>R and <ESC>A3) co

SATO CX Series Printer59Print QuantityPrint QuantityPrint QuantityPrint QuantityCommand Structure<ESC>Qaaaaaaaaaaaa = Total number of labels to

60SATO CX Series PrinterPrint SpeedPrint SpeedPrint SpeedPrint SpeedCommand Structure<ESC>CSaa = Designates the speed selection2 =50 mm/s (2&quo

SATO CX Series Printer61Repeat LabelRepeat LabelRepeat LabelRepeat LabelCommand Structure<ESC>CExample: See abovePlacement: Must be placed immed

SATO CX Series PrinteriiiTwo-Dimensional Bar CodesMaxicode ... 89Two-Dimensional

62SATO CX Series PrinterReplace Data (Partial Edit)Replace Data (Partial Edit)Replace Data (Partial Edit)Replace Data (Partial Edit)Command Structure&

SATO CX Series Printer63Printer Output:Special Notes1. Specify the exact same parameters for the image to be replaced as were specified in the origina

64SATO CX Series PrinterReverse ImageReverse ImageReverse ImageReverse ImageCommand Structure<ESC>(aaaa,bbbba = Horizontal length in dots of rev

SATO CX Series Printer65Printer Output:Special Notes1. A reverse image area is affected by the rotate com-mands. Therefore, always assume the printer

66SATO CX Series PrinterRotate, Fixed Base Reference PointRotate, Fixed Base Reference PointRotate, Fixed Base Reference PointRotate, Fixed Base Refer

SATO CX Series Printer67Printer Output:Special Notes1. Do not combine this command and the <ESC>R Rotate command, (See page 68), in the same dat

68SATO CX Series PrinterRotate, Moving Base Reference PointRotate, Moving Base Reference PointRotate, Moving Base Reference PointRotate, Moving Base R

SATO CX Series Printer69Printer Output:Special Notes1. This command is provided for compatibility with other SATO printers. It is not recommended for

70SATO CX Series PrinterSequential NumberingSequential NumberingSequential NumberingSequential NumberingCommand Structure<ESC>Faaaabcccc,dd,eeaa

SATO CX Series Printer71Input to Printer<ESC>A<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>MSERIAL NUMBER:<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0200<ESC&

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72SATO CX Series Printer<ESC>A<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>F0002+0001<ESC>XM1001<ESC>Q50<ESC>Z2. It is necessary

SATO CX Series Printer73Start/Stop LabelStart/Stop LabelStart/Stop LabelStart/Stop LabelCommand StructureStart Command:<ESC>AStop Command:<ES

74SATO CX Series PrinterExpanded Memory Option CommandsExpanded Memory Option CommandsExpanded Memory Option CommandsExpanded Memory Option CommandsTh

SATO CX Series Printer75Expanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionFonts, TrueType RecallFonts, T

76SATO CX Series PrinterPrinter OutputSpecial Notes1. This command requires the Expanded Memory option. See your SATO representative for details.SATO

SATO CX Series Printer77Expanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionFonts, TrueType StoreFonts, Tr

78SATO CX Series PrinterExpanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionGraphics, Custom RecallGraphic

SATO CX Series Printer79Printer Output:Special Notes1. The graphic image to be stored cannot be rotated before it is stored. It can be rotated when it

80SATO CX Series PrinterExpanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionGraphics, Custom StoreGraphics

SATO CX Series Printer81Printer OutputThere is no printer output as a result of this command. See <ESC>GR Recall Custom Graphics command, (See p

SATO CX Series Printer1CX SERIES PROGRAMMING GUIDECX SERIES PROGRAMMING GUIDECX SERIES PROGRAMMING GUIDECX SERIES PROGRAMMING GUIDEINTRODUCTIONThis se

82SATO CX Series PrinterExpanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionGraphics, PCX RecallGraphics,

SATO CX Series Printer83Expanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionGraphics, PCX StoreGraphics, P

84SATO CX Series Printer3. Only black and white PCX files can be stored.4. The file size specified by this command is the DOS file size in bytes.

SATO CX Series Printer85Expanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionInitialiseInitialiseInitialise

86SATO CX Series PrinterExpanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionArea SelectArea SelectArea Sel

SATO CX Series Printer87Expanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionExpanded Memory FunctionStatusStatusStatusStatusComman

88SATO CX Series PrinterTwo-Dimensional SymbolsTwo-Dimensional SymbolsTwo-Dimensional SymbolsTwo-Dimensional SymbolsThe following commands are used to

SATO CX Series Printer89Two-Dimensional Bar CodesTwo-Dimensional Bar CodesTwo-Dimensional Bar CodesTwo-Dimensional Bar CodesMaxicodeMaxicodeMaxicodeMa

90SATO CX Series PrinterPrinter OutputSpecial Notes1. The Secondary Message field (ee...e) must contain exa-ctly 84 characters. If a smaller message i

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