SATO XL400/410 User Manual
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SATO RISC Printers
5. Interface Specifications
Programming Manual
PIN Assignments CL 408/412 and CL608/612 (VA)
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,
¼ W pull-up resistor between the open collector out-
put pin and Vcc (pin 13) as illustrated. This will pro-
vide a signal level of +5V for a true condition and 0V
when a false condition exists. The maximum voltage
PIN
DIRECTION
SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1
To Host
Label Out - This pin goes low (0V) when a label out
error exists.
2
Reference
Signal Ground
3
To Host
Ribbon Out - This pin goes low when the ribbon is out.
4
To Host
Error - This pin goes low when the printer detects an
error condition such as head open or receiving buffer
full.
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
ON position.
6
To Host
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 sel-
ections.
7
To Printer
Print Repeat - The printer repeatedly prints the current
label in the print buffer immediately after receiving this
signal.
DSW3-8 must be ON.
10
To Host
+12V - Used to power accessory items.
12
To Host
+24V - Used to power accessory items.
13
To Host
Vcc - +5V
14
Reference
Frame Ground