Pass-Through Connection - Epson DM-D500 Technical Reference Manual

Pass-through Connection

In a pass-through connection, it is possible to control the customer display, printer, and cash drawer from one
computer serial port, via the DP-501. In the pass-through connection via the DP-501, data flows as indicated
below.
Computer
Printer
• In the pass-through connection, data from the computer is first stored in the receive buffer of the display, and
then processed sequentially to only send data for the printer to the printer. Data from the printer is sent
directly to the computer, without passing through the display.
• Data for the customer display and that for the printer are distinguished by the select peripheral device com-
mand.
• Settings for communication must be the same for all of the computer, printer, and customer display.
DP-501
Power
supply
DM-D500
(Display)
Transmit data from the computer
Transmit data from the printer to the computer
Transmit data to the printer
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