Communication Protocols
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2.1
Communication protocols and Receive Mode
The receive mode that can be used on the printer differs depending on the combination of interface and communication protocol.
1.Multiple receive mode
Enabling receiving data up to buffer near full size during printing.
2.Bidirectional communication (Status 3, Status 4, Status 5)
Monitoring printer status and perform data communication.
3.Unidirectional communication (READY/BUSY)
Data communication is controlled by the hardware.
Refer to each interface section for details on READY/BUSY, XON/XOFF, Status 3, Status 4 and Status 5.
Available communication protocol is as follows.
Interface
Communication
Protocol
Multiple receive
Unidirectional
communication
READY/BUSY
Multiple receive
Unidirectional
communication
XON/XOFF
Multiple receive
Bidirectional
communication
Status 3
Multiple receive
Bidirectional
communication
Status 4
Multiple receive
Bidirectional
communication
Status 5
Multiple receive
Bidirectional
communication
RS-232C
IEEE1284
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×
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×
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×
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×
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USB
LAN
×
×
×
×
×
×
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×
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○
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486
Wireless LAN
Bluetooth
(optional)
×
×
×
×
×
×
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×
[○: available, ×:not available]