External Signal Interface (Ext) - SATO CL4NX Operator's Manual

7.8.7

External Signal Interface (EXT)

This interface is designed to connect the printer with other peripherals.
Basic Specifications
Connector
Signal Levels
Connector Pin Specifications
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Centronics IDC Type 14 pins (female)
High-level: +4.2 to +5.0 V
Low-level: +0.0 to +0.7 V
7
14
I/O
Output Paper End:
Outputs a low signal when the paper end
is detected.
- GND: Reference Signal Ground
Output Ribbon End:
Outputs a low signal when the ribbon
end is detected.
Output Machine Error:
Outputs a low signal when an error such
as the head open error is detected.
Input Print start signal (PRIN):
Prints one media when a low signal is
detected.
Output Print Done/Print end signal (PREND):
Outputs a signal when the media print is
completed.
Input Reprint signal (PRIN2):
Prints the previously printed content
again when a low signal is detected.
Input External power supply
Output • MODE1: The output signal becomes
"Active" when there is remaining print
data without error in online mode.
• MODE2: The output signal becomes
"Active" when the printer is Online.
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Description
CL4NX/CL6NX Operator Manual
7 Appendix
Electric Conditions
(Voltage, Current (Max))
Withstand voltage 50 V
Sink current 50 mA
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Withstand voltage 50 V
Sink current 50 mA
Withstand voltage 50 V
Sink current 50 mA
High: high impedance
Low: more than -15 mA,
0 V
Withstand voltage 50 V
Sink current 50 mA
High: high impedance
Low: more than -15 mA,
0 V
5 V
Withstand voltage 50 V
Sink current 50 mA
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