Appendix; Controlling With The Esc/P Commands; Available Commands; Serial Cables - Brother QL-570 User Manual

Appendix

Controlling with the ESC/P Commands

Fonts and several bar codes are embedded within this machine. You can send commands to print embedded
characters and barcodes. (For QL-580N/QL-1050/QL-1060N only)

Available Commands

Commands available are P-touch proprietary commands based on ESC/P.
For details, see the "Command Reference" included in the CD-ROM.
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Serial Cables

The pin assignments for the serial cables (RS-232C cables) which can be used with this machine are shown
in the table below. You can purchase the cables at an electronics store. Do not use an interface cable that is
longer than 2.0 meters (6 feet).
Brother QL side
(D-sub female, lock screw #4-40 inch screw)
Signal
Name Number
DCD
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
RI
• It is not possible to connect RS-232C cable and USB cable to the printer at the same time and use it.
• Connect only one cable which is used to communicate with the printer. (For QL-1050 only)
• The RS-232C serial connector part of this equipment is not Limited Power Source.
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Pin Assignments
32
Available Commands
PC side
(D-Sub9P female)
Pin Signal
Number Name
1 DCD
2 RXD
3 TXD
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI