Interface Specifications; Interface Types - SATO CG2 Series Operator's Manual

INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

This section presents the interface types and their specifications for the CG2 Series printers. These
specifications include detailed information to assist in the selection of the most appropriate method for the
printer to interface with the host.
The following information is presented in this section:
•

7.1 Interface types

• 7.2 RS232C Serial Interface
• 7.3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
• 7.4 Local Area Network (LAN) Ethernet and Wireless LAN
7.1 INTERFACE TYPES
The CG2 Series has two types of Main PCBs. Each type of PCB is equipped with different interface types in
order to perform data communication with the host. These are described as follows.
1) Type 1: USB and RS232C on-board
2) Type 2: USB and LAN on-board
Note: Wireless LAN interface is also available as an option, and can only be installed to printer with Type 1
board.
Model
CG2 series (Type 1)
CG2 series (Type 2)
1
: On-board interface
*
2
: Uses USB port for installation
*
Caution
Never connect or disconnect interface cables (or use a switch box) with power applied to either the host
or printer. This may caused damage to the interface circuitry in the printer/ host and is not covered by
warranty.
CG2 Series Operator Manual
USB RS232C
1
Yes* Yes*
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1
Yes*
Section 7: Interface Specifications
Interface Types
LAN
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1
1
Yes*
Wireless LAN (Option)
2
Yes*
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