Programming Manual 2. Command Codes
SATO RISC Printers 113
Memory Card Function
Initialize
Command Structure:
<ESC>BJFaaaaaaaa
aaaaaaa: Eight character alphanumeric user ID
Example: <ESC>BJFsatocard
Placement: Immediately following the <ESC>CC Slot Select com-
mand.
Default: None
Function:
This clears all of the data from Memory Card in the specified slot and
prepares the card to accept data.
Input:
<ESC>A
<ESC>CC2<ESC>BJFsatocard
<ESC>Z
Output:
There is no printer output as a result of this command.
Note:
1. You must have the optional memory card to use this command.
Call your local SATO representative for information.
2. All Memory Cards must be initialized before they can be used for
the first time.
3. Care should be exercised when using this command as it
destroys any data previously written to the card. It will clear all
data from the card and assign the new ID (“satocard” in the above
example).