Interface Selection; Rs232C High-Speed Serial Interface - SATO GL4xxe Series Operator's Manual

INTERFACE SELECTION

This unit presents the printer interface types and their specifications. These specifications include detailed
information to assist in the selection of the most appropriate method for the printer to interface with the host. The
five acceptable interface methods are:
• RS232C High-Speed Serial
• IEEE1284 Parallel
• Universal Serial Bus (USB)
• Local Area network (LAN) Ethernet
• 802.11g Wireless
Following the selection of the desired interface, proceed to the next unit for instructions on how to configure the
printer for that interface type.
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.

RS232C HIGH-SPEED SERIAL INTERFACE

Asynchronous ASCII
Data Transmission Rate
Transmission Form
Data Length
Stop Bit
Parity Bit
Codes Used
Control Codes
Connector (Printer Side)
Cable Connector
Cable Length
Signal Levels
Protocol
GL408-412e Operator's Manual
Unit 3: Installation
INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS
Half-duplex communication
Bi-Directional Communication
600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bps
Start, b1, b2, b3, b4, b5, b6, b7, b8, Stop (b8 will be omitted if using 7 bit oriented)
7 or 8 bit (selectable)
1 or 2 bit (selectable)
ODD, EVEN, NONE (selectable)
ASC II Character Codes: 7 bits, Graphics: 8 bits
STX (02H), ETX (03H), ACK (06H), NAK (15H)
DB-9 Male (equivalent), 9-pin Serial Interface (PCI)
DB-9 Female (equivalent), 9-pin Serial Interface (PCI)
5 meters or less.
High = +5V to +12V, Low = -5V to -12V
Ready/Busy, X-On/X-Off, Protocol for Driver, Status2, Status3, Status4, Status5
Figure 3-5, Serial Connector Pin Assignments
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