The normal reference point is located at the H1, V1 position of the print area in the
normal print orientation (no rotation).
The base refernece point is always on the right edge of the print head as you face the
front (label exit) of the printer. If you are using a label that is narrower than the
maximum print width, you may have to adjust the base reference point of the
Left-Hand printer to correctly position the print area. If you are using a Left-Hand
M-8485S and ned to adjust the position of the label, there are two methods available.
They are as follows:
1. Send the Base Reference Point command as part of your data to the printer to set a
new base reference point for your label.
Calculate the distance (in dots) that corresponds to the amount you wish to shift the
label print area. If you wanted to move the print area over to the left (as viewed
from the front or label exit end of the printer) 3.0 inches:
Shift Distance = 3.0" x 25.4 mm/in x 8 dpmm = 610 dots
New Base Reference Point = 610 dots
Issue the Base Reference Point command after the Start command in your data
stream.
<ESC>A3H0610V0001
This resets the reference point for all the following data.
Note: After the reference point is moved, you can no longer print on the 610 dot
“margin” unless the reference point is reset.
2. Use the normal base reference point from the print area and use the horizontal
position for each field to properly locate it on the label.
Calculate the distance (in dots) from the normal base reference point to the closest
edge of the label.
Shift Distance = 3.0" x 25.4 mm/in x 8 dpmm = 610 dots
Each <ESC>H command would have the value “610” added to it to correctly
position each field.
The Command Code subsection contains a sample label output for each command
code. These samples reflect how the printed information would appear on a five inch
wide label (see illustration). If you want to test any of the sample label outputs and
are using labels less than five inches in width, you will have to adjust the positioning
accordingly so that the printer does not try to print where there is no label.
You must be careful not to print off the label surface as the label provides a heat sink
for the print head elements. Doing so will cause irreparable damage to the head. This
damage is not covered under the print head warranty.
Section 5. Programming Reference
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