Section 6. Interface Specifications; Introduction; Ieee1284 Parallel Interface - SATO M10e Operation Manual

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INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

INTRODUCTION

The M10e printer utilize a Plug-In Interface Module for maximum printer configuration
flexibility. This section presents the interface specifications for the M10e printer.
These specifications include detailed information on how to properly interface your
printer with your host system.
The following information is presented in this section:
• Using the Receive Buffer

• IEEE1284 Parallel Interface

• Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
• Local Area Network (LAN) Interface
• RS232C Serial Interface
• Bi-Comm Communications Protocol
• Status Response
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.
IEEE1284 PARALLEL INTERFACE
The parallel interface for the Series "e" printers is a Plug-In Interface Module that can
be installed by the user. It conforms to the IEEE1284 specification. It will
automatically detect the IEEE1284 signals and operate in the high speed mode. If it
does not detect the IEEE1284 signals, it will operate in the standard Centronics
mode, which is significantly slower. For this reason, an interface cable and host
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