Appendix J; General Purpose Input Output (Gpio) Port Applications - Datamax E-Class Mark II Programmer's Manual

Appendix J

General Purpose Input Output (GPIO) Port Applications

GPIO-equipped printers can interface with most external controlling devices. Operational
preferences can be stored for subsequent power-ups using the printer menu, or via <STX>Kc
commands. Functions and connections vary, as discussed below.
When a label is ready to print but awaiting a Start of Print signal, the prompt differs

slightly depending upon equipment:
• Non-Display Models – The STOP LED will flash.
• Display-Equipped Models – The display will indicate WAITING FOR SIGNAL.
Always wear a wrist strap and follow ESD prevention measures when handling the GPIO
or Applicator Interface Card. For specification information, reference the printer's
Maintenance Manual.
Applicator Interface Card (Type 1)
The Applicator Interface Card (Type 1) is equipped with a GPIO Port, an Auxiliary (Serial B)
Port and two LEDs as detailed below.
Connector
Pin-Outs
Applicator Interface Card (Type 1) Location and Connector Pin Outs
Class Series 2 Programmer's Manual
Applicator Interface Card
1
6
2
7
3
8
Auxiliary Port, J1
4
9
5
Green and Yellow LEDs
1
9
GPIO Port, J2
2
10
3
11
4
12
5
13
6
14
7
15
8
255