SATO XL400/410 - Manual (Page 180)

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5. Interface Specifications Programming Manual
DATA STREAMS
Single Job Buffer: The Single Job Buffer mode is not available when
using the Centronics interface.
Multi Job Buffer:<STX><ESC>A . . Job#1 . . <ESC>Z<ETX>
<STX><ESC>A . . Job#n . . <ESC>Z<ETX>
Note: For parallel communications, the STX and ETX characters
are not required .
5.6 I/F Connector
PIN Assignments S-Types and M8400RV
NOTE: The signals on pins 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8 each have an open collec-
tor 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, ¼ W
pull-up resistor between the open collector output pin and Vcc (pin
1) as illustrated. This will provide a signal level of +5V for a true con-
PIN DIRECTION SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 To Host Vcc -+5V
2 To Host Ribbon Near End - This pin goes high when the amount
of ribbon on the unwind shaft is approximately 46 feet (14
m). The output will be low when the ribbon is completely
out.
3 To Host Error - This pin goes low when the printer detects an error
condition such as head open or receiving buffer full.
4 To Printer Reprint - The last label will be reprinted when this signal
is received.
5 To Printer 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 OFF position.
6 To Host End Print - It is used to drive an applicator or other exter-
nal device requiring synchronisation with the print cycle.
You may choose between four types of output signals
using control panel DSW3-6 and DSW3-7 selections.
7 To Host Label Out - This pin goes low (OV) when a label out error
exists.
8 To Host Ribbon Out - This pin goes low when the ribbon is out.
9 Reference Signal Ground