Pin Assignments - SATO CL412E Operator And Technical Reference Manual

Section 6. Interface Specifications
EXT CONNECTOR
The EXT connector on the rear panel of the CL Series "e" printers is intended for use
with the external printer accessories such as label rewinders or applicators. The
14-pin Centronics type connector provides a choice of four different output signals
along with various error conditions.

PIN ASSIGNMENTS

PIN DIRECTION
13 To Host
10 To Host
4 To Host
7 To Printer
5 To Printer
6 To Host
1 To Host
3 To Host
2 Reference
8 To Printer
9 To Host
11
12 To Host
14
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SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
Vcc - +5V
Ribbon Near End - This pin goes high when the amount of
ribbon on the unwind shaft is approximately 46 feet (14 m). The
output will be low when the ribon is completely out.
Error - This pin goes low when the printer detects an error
condition such as head open or receiving buffer full.
Reprint - A duplicate of the last label in a print job will be
reprinted when this signal is received.
Print Start - The printer will print one label when this pin is pulled
to ground. This signal must be enabled by placing switch
DSW3-5 on the Control Panel in the OFF position.
End Print - It is used to drive an applicator or other external
device requiring synchronization with the print cycle. You may
choose between four types of output signals using control panel
DSW3-6 and DSW3-7 selections.See timing charts on next
page.
Label Out - This pin goes low (0V) when a label out error exists.
Ribbon Out - This pin goes low (0V) when the ribbon is out.
Signal Ground
Reserved
Off Line - This pin goes low (0V) when the printer if Off Line.
Reserved
+24V +/- 10% @2A - Power for external devices.
Frame Ground
PN 9001074 Preliminary SATO CL Series "e" Printers