Printronix L1024 User Manual

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Host I/O Interfaces

RS–232 Serial Interface Signals

The RS–232 serial interface signals are defined below.

Receive Data (RxD) – Serial data stream to the printer.

Transmit Data (TxD) – Serial data stream from the printer for transmitting

status and control information to the host. Subject to protocol selection.

Request To Send (RTS) – Control signal from the printer. Subject to

configuration.

Clear To Send (CTS) – Status signal to the printer indicating the host is ready to

receive data/status signals from the printer. When CTS is enabled, DSR and CTS

must both be asserted for the printer to transmit flow control characters to the

host.

Data Set Ready (DSR) – Status signal to the printer indicating the host is in a

ready condition. DSR is ignored unless CTS or CD are enabled.

Carrier Detect (CD) – Status signal to the printer. The ON condition is required

for the printer to receive data. Available as a configuration setup option. When

CD is enabled, the host must assert both DSR and CD for the printer to accept

data.

Data Terminal Ready (DTR) – Control signal from the host to the printer.

When enabled, the host will activate the data channel. Subject to configuration.

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