Serial (RS-232C/RS-422A) Interface
Overview of Signals (RS-422A)
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Interface Signals
The pins in the printer's RS-422A interface connector carry the signals listed in Table C.3 .
Table C.3. RS-422A Signal Pin Assignments
Pin
In/out
1
–
3
In
7
–
9
Out
10
Out
11
–
18
In
FG – Frame Ground – (Pin 1)
This pin is connected directly to the printer frame.
RDA – Receive Data Inverted – (Pin 3)
RDB – Receive Data – (Pin 18)
These pins carry asynchronous data sent from the computer to the printer. (differential input)
SG – Signal Ground – (Pin 7)
All signals can transmit between the printer and the host computer to send each signals with a signal
ground.
+5V DC (Pin 11)
This line is connected to the printer's +5V DC line (+5V ±0.5V, 250 mA [Serial and Parallel total]
maximum, fused).
Signal
Description
FG
Frame ground
RDA
Receive data Inverted
SG
Signal ground
SDA
Send data Inverted
SDB
Send data
–
+5V DC
RDB
Receive data