Print Speed
Command Structure <ESC>CSa
a = Designates the speed selection
2 = 2 ips (50 mm/s)
3 = 3 ips (75 mm/s)
Example: <ESC>CS3
Placement: Must be placed immediately after <ESC>A and
immediately before <ESC>Z in its own separate data
stream
Default: As previously set in the printer configuration
Command Function To specify a unique print speed through software for a particular label.
This allows flexibility in finding the best performance and quality for
the particular label format, media, and ribbon. All subsequent labels
will print at this speed unless the speed is changed with this
command.
Input to Printer
Printer Output There is no printer output for this command. It sets the print speed of
the printer to 3 inches per second.
Special Notes 1. This becomes the new setting in the printer configuration for all
subsequent print jobs, unless changed. The setting is stored in
non-volatile memory and is not affected by cycling the power.
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CX208/212 Programming Guide