User`s guide

Section 2: Command Codes
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Cut Job
Command Structure <ESC>~aaaa
aaaa = Number of labels to print between each cut (1-9999)
Example: <ESC>~2
Placement: Following the Print Quantity command <ESC>Q
Default: <ESC>~1 (if cutter enabled)
Command Function To control the cutting of labels when using a SATO cutter unit with the
printer. This command allows the cutting of a multi-part tag or label at a
specified interval within a print job.
Input to Printer <ESC>A
<ESC>H0020<ESC>V0020<ESC>XB1ABC<ESC>Q3
<ESC>~0002
<ESC>Z
Printer Output This set of commands will print 6 labels (3 x 2) with two labels between
each cut.
Special Notes 1. You must have the optional printer Cutter to use this function. Contact
your SATO representative for more information.
2. To use this command, the printer configuration must have the cutter
option enabled. See Printer Configuration commands in this section
manual.
3. If the cutter option has been enabled in the printer configuration and
the cut value (a = 0), the cutter is inactive.
4. A “~” (tilde) character or <NUL> (ASCII 00 Hex) character can be can
be used in this command. It is recommended that the “~” be used
whenever possible.
5. 5. When using the Cutter command, the total number of labels printed
is the product of the cut value and the print quantity.