SATO GL4xxe Series Operator's Manual page 32

EXTERNAL SIGNAL
The external signal interface is designed to connect the printer to an applicator. Proceed to the printer's Advanced
Mode for various setup activities related to the external signal.
There are two connector types available for the external signal interface, one with a 14-pin connector and the other
with a 25-pin connector.
Signal Level
Issuing/Reissuing EXT signal
Switching EXT signal
Signal Types
PIN SIGNAL NAME
1 Paper End
2 Ground
3 Ribbon End
4 Machine Error
5 Print Start (PRIN)
6 Print End (PREND)
7 Reprint (PRIN2)
8 EXT5V_IN
9 Online
10 Ribbon Near End
11 --
12 +24V
13 +5V
14 FG
Choose from Type I to Type IV for PREND (the output signal for Pin 6).
GL408-412e Operator's Manual
Unit 3: Installation
SPECIFICATIONS
High: +2.4 to +5.0V, Low: +0.0 to +0.4V
Enable/Disable in the Advanced Mode.
Switching jumper connector to enable +24V output by 24V and 27V power supplies.
When using 24V power supply: Short IN 24V side by jumper connector
When using 27V power supply: Short IN 27V side by jumper connector.
Type I Print end signal (PREND) is "low" before printing labels, "high" after
completion of print, and "low" 20 miliseconds later.
Type II Print end signal (PREND) is "high" before printing labels, "low" after
completion of print, and "high" 20 miliseconds later.
Type III Print end signal (PREND) is "low" before printing labels, "high" from start to
end of print, and "low" upon completion of print.
Type IV Print end signal (PREND) is "high" before printing labels, "low" from start to
end of print, and "high" upon completion of print.
14-PIN CONNECTOR ASSIGNMENTS
DIRECTION
Output
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Output
Output
Input
Output
Input
Input
Output
Output
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LEVEL
Low
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High
Low
Low High: high impedance, Low: -15mAor more, 0V
Low
Low High: high impedance, Low: -15mAor more, 0V
Low
Low
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MAX CURRENT
5V, 400mA
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5V, 400mA
5V, 400mA
5V, 400mA
5V
5V, 400mA
5V, 400mA
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