Accessory (Ext) Connector - SATO M5900RV Operation Manual

Operation Manual

4.6 Accessory (EXT) Connector

The Accessory (or EXT) connector on the printer is intended for
use with the external printer accessories such as label rewinders
or applicators. The 14 pin Centronics type connector provides a
choice of four different output signals along with various error con-
ditions.
PIN Assignments
PIN DIRECTION
1 To Host
2 Reference
4 To Host
5 To Printer
6 To Host
7 To Printer
10 To Host
12 To Host
13 To Host
14 Reference
NOTE: The signals on pins 1, 3 4 and 6 each have an open
collector output. These pins normally measure
+.07V maximum when a true condition exists. If a
false condition occurs, the voltage will drop to 0V. To
achieve a signal level of +5V, you must add a 1K ohm,
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SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
Label Out - This pin goes low (0V) when a "label out"
error exists.
Signal Ground
Error - This pin goes low when the printer detects an
error condition such as head open or receiving buffer
full.
Print Start - The printer will print one label when this
pin is pulled to ground. This signal must be enabled by
placing switch DSW3-5 on the Control Panel in the ON
position.
End Print - It is used to drive an applicator or other
external device requiring synchronization with the print
cycle. You may choose between four types of output
signals using control panel DSW3-6 and DSW3-7
selections.
Print Repeat - The printer repeatedly prints the current
label in the print buffer immediately after receiving this
signal.
DSW3-8 must be ON.
+12V - Used to power accessory items.
+24V - Used to power accessory items.
Vcc - +5V
Frame Ground
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