SATO CL 408e - Manual (Page 66)

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Section 3. Interface Specifications
SATO CL408e/CL412e Service Manual PN 9001078
Rev. B
3.5 RS232C Serial Interface
The High Speed Serial Interface is a Plug-In Interface Module that can be installed in
the printer by the user.
General Specifications:
Asynchronous ASCII Half-duplex communication
Ready/Busy Hardware Flow Control
Pin 20, DTR Control
Pin 4, RTS Error Condition
X-On/X-Off Software Flow Control
Bi-Directional Communication
Data Transmission Rate 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 bps
Character Format 1 Start Bit (fixed)
7 or 8 data bits (selectable)
Odd, Even or No Parity (selectable)
1 or 2 Stop bits (selectable)
Electrical Specifications:
Connector DB-25S (Female)
Cable DB-25P (Male), 50 ft. maximum length. For cable configuration,
refer to Cable Requirements appropriate to the RS232C protocol
chosen.
Signal Level High = +5V to +12V
Low = -5V to -12V
13 1
25 14
PIN ASSIGNMENTS - RS232C PRINTER END