Parallel Interface; Serial Interface; Optional Interfaces; Initialization - Epson PRO Reference Manual

Serial Interface

The printer's built-in serial interface is based on the RS-422 standard to
allow the printer to be connected to an Apple Macintosh.
Standard:
Synchronization:
Bit rate:
Handshaking:
Word format:
Data bit
Parity bit
Start bit
Stop bit
Connector:
Recommended cable:

Optional Interfaces

The available interfaces are listed in Appendix A. Please refer to the
specifications in the user's guide packed with the optional interface card.

Initialization

The printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in
these ways:
Hardware

initialization

Software
initialization
Control panel
initialization
B-12
Technical Specifications
Based on RS-422
Asynchronous
57.6 Kbps/230.4 Kbps
DTR and XON/XOFF protocol
8 bits
None
1 bit
1 bit
8-pin mini-circular connector
Apple System/Peripheral-8 (part number
M0197) or equivalent
The printer is turned on.
The printer receives an INIT signal from the
parallel interface: pin 31 goes LOW.
Software sends the ESC @ (initialize the printer)
command. The last panel settings are kept.
Hold down the Alt button and press the Pause
button (buffer clear). The last panel settings are
kept.