Status5 return
This communication protocol is designed for the purpose of monitoring and controlling print data
status in the host, and also featuring various functions.
In this protocol, receive mode is set to multi buffer.
Connection diagram
I/O signal
Timing chart
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RS-232C
Connection diagram
1)DB-9P
Printer
RD
2
SD
3
SG
5
IMPORTANT: Depending on the host used, it may need to loop CS and RS (constantly maintain at
"High" level) on the host side. For more details, refer to your host computer documentation.
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Status5 return
I/O signal
Pin No.
2
RD
3
SD
5
SG
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Status5 return
Host
3
2
5
Signal
I/O
Input
Output
-
SD
RD
SG
Data transferred from the host to the printer
Data transferred from the printer to the host
Signal ground
655
Description