Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point
Command Structure <ESC>%a
a = 0 Sets print to normal direction
1 Sets print to 90°CCW
2 Sets print to 180° rotated (upside down)
3 Sets print to 270° CCW
Example: <ESC>%3
Placement: Preceding any printed data to be rotated
Default: <ESC>%0
Command Function To rotate the print direction in 90° increments without changing the
location of the base reference point. The diagram below illustrates the
use of the <ESC>% Rotate command. Note that the entire print area
is shown, but your label will probably not be as large as the entire
area.
Input to Printer
%0
%1
%2
%3
Printer Output
SATO CL Series “e” Printers PN 9001074 Preliminary Page 5-73
Section 5. Programming Reference