Operation Manual
INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS
INTRODUCTION
The M-84PRO printer utilize a Plug-In Interface Module for maximum printer
configuration flexibility. This section presents the interface specifications for the M-
84PRO printers. These specifications include detailed information on how to properly
interface your printer with your host system.
The following information is presented in this section:
• Using the Receive Buffer
• IEEE1284 Parallel Interface
• Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
• Local Area Network (LAN) Interface
• RS232C Serial Interface
• Bi-Comm Communications Protocol
• Status Response
WARNING: Never connect or disconnect interface cables (or use a switch box) with power
applied to either the host or the printer. This may cause damage to the interface
circuitry in the printer/host and is not covered by warranty.
SATO M-84PRO
SECTION 6.
Section 6. Troubleshooting
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