Print Darkness
Command Structure
<ESC>#Ea
a =
darkness
value
a
=
1,2,3,4
or
5
Example: <ESC>#E2
Placement: Must be placed immediately after <ESC>A and immediately
before
<ESC>Z
in
its
own
separate
data
stream.
Default:
2
Command Function
To specify a new print darkness setting. 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 Note
1.
This becomes the new setting in the printer configuration for all subsequent print jobs,
unless changed. This setting is stored in non-volatile memory and is not affected by
cycling power.
2.
The lightest setting is the smallest value and the darkness setting is the largest value.
3.
This command adjusts the print darkness in discrete steps. The range of this command
is set using the <ESC>CD Print Darkness Fine Adjustment command. Changing the
Print Darkness Fine Adjustment setting will affect this command.
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