30 SATO RISC Printers
2. Command Codes Programming Manual
Base Reference Point
Command Structure:
<ESC>A3H-aaaaVbbbb
-: This character is optional. When present, it specifies
that the horizontal offset is in the negative direction. If
it is left out the offset direction is positive.
aaaa: Horizontal Print Offset (see Note 5 for field range)
bbbb: Vertical Print Offset (see Note 5 for field range)
Example: <ESC>A3H100V0050
Placement: Preceding all images that are based on the new base
reference point
Default: Current V and H offset setting in the printer configurati-
on
Function:
To establish a new base reference point for the current label. The base
reference point is the top left corner or “origin” from where all print po-
sition commands are based.
This command may be very helpful when using labels less than four
inches wide to place images on the printable label surface. It may also
be used to move images past preprinted fields on a label.
Input:
<ESC>A<ESC>L0202
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0025<ESC>XMNORMAL REFERENCE POINT
<ESC>A3H0300V0075
<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0050<ESC>XMNEW REFERENCE POINT
<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z
Output: