User`s guide

Section 2: Command Codes
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Print Darkness
COMMAND STRUCTURE <ESC>#Ea
a = Print Darkness Value (1 - 5)
Example: <ESC>#E2
Placement: Must be placed immediately after <ESC>A and
immediately before <ESC>Z in its own separate data
stream
Default: See Operator Manual for the specific printer
COMMAND FUNCTION To specify a new print darkness settings. This command allows software
control of the darkness setting for unique media and ribbon combinations.
INPUT TO PRINTER <ESC>A
<ESC>#E2
<ESC>Z
PRINTER OUTPUT There is no printer output for this command.
SPECIAL NOTES 1. This becomes the new setting in the printer configuration for all sub-
sequent print jobs, unless changed. The setting is stored in non-vola-
tile memory and is not affected by cycling power.
2. The lighest setting is the smallest value and the darkest setting is the
largest value.