Verifying the Setting
The procedure described below should be followed to verify that the RS-422A mode had been
correctly set. Print the service status page to verify that the RS-422A mode has been cor-
rectly set.
1.
Make sure the power switch is off. Plug the power cord into the printer and turn power
on.
If the printer is on-line, selectý!!3ULQW 6WDWXV SDJH in the Mode Select menu
2.
(refer to Mode Select Menu at the end of this document), and print the service status
page.
3.
Verify whether the setting is correct by checking the status printed at the bottom of the
page. The following sample indicates that "RS-422A" is set "RS4". If "RS-232C" is set,
"RS2" appears.
[Printer Status Page]
Interface Signals
The pins in the printer's RS-422A interface connector carry the signals listed in Table C.3.
Table C.3. RS-422A Signal Pin Assignments
Pin
1
3
7
9
10
11
18
In/out
Signal
–
FG
In
RDA
–
SG
Out
SDA
Out
SDB
–
–
In
RDB
C.2. RS-232C/RS-422A Interface
Indicates the current serial interface mode.
Description
Frame ground
Receive data Inverted
Signal ground
Send data Inverted
Send data
+5V DC
Receive data
C-7