I/F Connector - SATO CL408 Programming Manual

5. Interface Specifications
DATA STREAMS
Single Job Buffer: The Single Job Buffer mode is not available when
using the Centronics interface.
Multi Job Buffer:<STX><ESC>A . . Job#1 . . <ESC>Z<ETX>
<STX><ESC>A . . Job#n . . <ESC>Z<ETX>
Note:

5.6 I/F Connector

PIN Assignments S-Types and M8400RV
PIN DIRECTION
1 To Host
2 To Host
3 To Host
4 To Printer
5 To Printer
6 To Host
7 To Host
8 To Host
9 Reference
NOTE: The signals on pins 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8 each have an open collec-
tor output. These pins normally measure +.07V maximum when a
true condition exists. If a false condition occurs, the voltage will drop
to 0V. To achieve a signal level of +5V, you must add a 1K ohm, ¼ W
pull-up resistor between the open collector output pin and Vcc (pin
1) as illustrated. This will provide a signal level of +5V for a true con-
180
For parallel communications, the STX and ETX characters
are not required .
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 ribbon is completely
out.
Error - This pin goes low when the printer detects an error
condition such as head open or receiving buffer full.
Reprint - The last label 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 exter-
nal device requiring synchronisation with the print cycle.
You may choose between four types of output signals
using control panel DSW3-6 and DSW3-7 selections.
Label Out - This pin goes low (OV) when a label out error
exists.
Ribbon Out - This pin goes low when the ribbon is out.
Signal Ground
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SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
SATO RISC Printers