Datamax M-Class Operator's Manual page 158

Pin # Signal Name
1 Vcc
2 Printer
Fault
3 Spare
4 Start of Low Level
Print
(SOP)
5 End of Low Level
Print
(EOP)
6 Signal
Ground
7 +24V
8 Signal
Ground
1
Signal direction given relative to the printer.
2
Selection for this option can be set via the Printer Set Configuration Command <STX>Kc or the Printer Setup Function. The Printer Set
Configuration Parameter Mnemonics are "PS" for Present Sensor (N,Y,A(Auto)); "CE" for Cutter Equipped (N,Y,A(Auto)) and "GE" for GPIO
(N,YorA(Applicator)). The Printer Setup selections are: Item #3 PRESENT SENSOR; Item #4 CUTTER EQUIPPED; and Item #25 GPIO.
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GPIO Port Connections and Functions
Signal
Signal
[1]
State
Direction
+5 VDC Output
Low Output
Reserved Input
Input
Output
Ground N/A
1.6 Amp Output
Fused
(MPCB)
Ground N/A
Printer +5 VDC
Goes low if the printer detects any fault. Applicable only if cutter not
equipped. . To activate set GPIO Option to "YES" and Cutter
[2]
Equipped to "NO" .
N/A
For applicators, it is recommended to only set the SOP signal to ACTIVE
LOW. When ready to print a label, the applicator should set this signal low
for at least 50ms or until the EOP signal goes not active. (See sample circuit
next page.) To activate set the PRESENT SENSOR Option to "YES"
Note: If a label is ready to print, the printer will blink the STOP LED
signifying "WAITING FOR SIGNAL" until it receives the applicator's Start
of Print signal.
Goes low when printed label reaches the presented position. Minimum
signal time 20msecs. To activate set GPIO Option to "YES"
N/A
N/A
N/A
Signal
Description
[2]
.
[2]
.
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