^MD · Media Darkness

Changes the print darkness relative to the darkness set on the printer - for darker/lighter output.

Parameters

• ^MDa - a: Relative darkness change (−30 to 30, in steps of 0.1); added to the current value (control panel or ~SD)

Example

^XA
^MD5
^FO50,50^A0N,30,30^FDHello^FS
^XZ

Tip

Too dark = smeared output and faster printhead wear. Reduce the speed first.