Gpio Port Description - Datamax I-4206 Operator's Manual

GPIO Port Description

With the optional GPIO PCB, the printer can easily be programmed to interface
with most applicator devices. The GPIO functions are enabled and configured
using the menu system of the printer (see Section 4.1.4). These parameters are
stored in non-volatile memory and saved for subsequent power-ups.
When the GPIO is enabled, the printer will not print a label unless the Start of
Print signal is active. When a label is ready to print and the printer is waiting for
the Start of Print signal the printer will display "WAITING FOR SIGNAL".
GPIO Port Connections
The GPIO Port interface connector (see next page) is a 9-pin Mini-DIN female
type (e.g., Kycon KMDG-9S-BS) requiring a 9-pin Mini-DIN plug (e.g., Kycon
KMDA-9P). Each GPIO pin function is detailed in the table below:
Pin Signal
# Name
1 Vcc
2 Ribbon
Fault
3 Paper
Fault
4 Printer
Fault
5 Spare
6 End of Print Programmable
7 Spare
8 Start of
Print Signal
9 Signal
Ground
*Signal direction is given relative to the printer.
I-Class
Appendix D
GPIO Pin Functions
Signal
State
+5 VDC
Low
Low
Low
Reserved
Reserved
Low
Ground
Signal
Direction*
Output
Output Goes low when the printer
detects a ribbon fault.
Output Goes low when the printer
detects a label movement fault.
Output Goes low when any printer fault
is detected.
Output
Output
Input
Input When ready to print a label, the
Applicator should set this signal
low for at least 50ms or until the
End of Print signal goes not
active.
N/A
Description
Printer +5 VDC
N/A
Programmable
N/A
N/A
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