1.7 INTERFACES
1.7.1 RS-232 Serial Interface Connector Layout
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RS232 Connector - PIN functions
Pin
Signal
1
Frame GND
2
TXD
3
RXD
4
RTS
6
DSR
7
Signal GND
20
DTR
25
INIT
XYAA6338
Dir
—
OUT
Transmitter data
IN
Receiver data
OUT
Fix to 'Space" level
IN
Space(+12)
the host can receive data
Mark(-12)
the host cannot receive data
When DTR/DSR control is selected, the printer transmits data
after confirming this signal.
When XON/XOFF control is selected, the printer does not check
this signal.
If the signal remains Mark for more than 1msec the printer
performs a reset (only when selected from set-up).
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OUT
When DTR/DSR control is selected, this signal indicates whether
the printer is busy.
SPACE=OK/MARK=busy
When XON/XOFF control is selected, the signal indicates whether
the printer is connected and ready to receive data.
SPACE=OK /MARK=busy
The signal is always SPACE except during:
HW reset, Self test, Set-UP
IN
The printer is reset when the signal remains Space for more
than 1msec (only when selected from set-up)
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