SATO 200i RS232C Serial Interface, READY/BUSY Cable Requirements DB9, Host Direction PIN Printer

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Unit 3: Interface Secifications

RS232C SERIAL INTERFACE

This interface is an industry standard for serially transmitting data using a wired cable. Separate transmit and receive lines enable data to flow in both directions simultaneously. Data transmitted using this protocol is defined in its parameters; baud/bps (speed), data bits, stop bit, parity, and hand-shaking method. To change the parameter settings, refer to the Programming Reference document for this product. The Programming Reference and a ready-made cable with DIN and DB9 connectors may be acquired from SATO.

Default Parameters: DSW1-4 OFF, 19200bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity.

Figure 3-1, RS232 Male Connector Pin Assignments

Figure 3-2, RS232 Female Connector Pin Assignments

READY/BUSY CABLE REQUIREMENTS

DB9

DB25

HOST

DIRECTION

8-PIN

PRINTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

3

RD (Receive Data)

To Host

1

TD (Transmit Data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

2

TD (Transmit Data)

To Printer

6

RD (Receive Data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

5

CTS (Clear To Send)

To Printer DB9-6

2

RTS (Request To Send)

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

7

SG (Signal Ground)

Bi-Directional

7

SG (Signal Ground)

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

4

RTS (Request To Send)

To Host

5

CTS (Clear To Send)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RS232C SPECIFICATIONS

Asynchronous ASCII

 

Half-duplex communication, Bi-Directional Communication

Data Transmission Rate

 

9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bps

Data Length

 

8 bit (selectable)

Stop Bit

 

1 bit (fixed)

Parity Bit

 

ODD, EVEN, NONE (selectable)

Codes Used

 

ASC II Character Codes

Control Codes

 

STX (02h), ETX (03h), ACK (06h), NAK (15h)

Connector

 

8-pin mini - DIN

Cable (8-pin DIN to 9-pin host)

 

Call 704.644.1650

Signal Levels

 

High: +12V, -12V

SATO MB2i Service Manual

PN 9001145B

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Contents MB200i Printer Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Adjustment Procedures Introduction About this Manual General Description Theory of OperationSwitches and Indicators SwitchesTechnical Data Physical Characteristics PowerEnvironmental ProcessingCharacter Font Capabilities Character Control BAR Code CapabiltiesInterface Specifications Interface Specifications AD-HOC ConnectivityInterface Specifications 802.11B Wireless Interface 802.11B Wireless SpecificationsRS232C Specifications RS232C Serial InterfaceREADY/BUSY Cable Requirements DB9 Host Direction PIN PrinterIrda Specifications BHT Protocol Irda Specifications Standard ProtocolInfrared Rays Irda Irda Specifications Ircomm Protocol Irda Specifications IrOBEX ProtocolBluetooth Receive Buffer ALL Interface TypesACK/NAK Protocol Printer Setup AD-HOC Connectivity3a/b, Sato MB200i Properties Sato MB200i Configuration Tool Computer Setup Network ConnectionsAdvanced 10, Wireless Network Properties 12a/b, Ports 14, TCP/IP Wizard Welcome Screen 16, TCP/IP Wizard Exit Screen 17, Sato MB200i Properties Display Fields LCD Screens Maintenance Mode LCD DisplayDisplay Fields Battery LevelIcon Description Wireless Field Strength Operational StatusNormal Mode Status Test Print Mode Status LCD DetailLCD Screens Startup Status LCD DetailFactory Clear Mode Status LCD Detail Default Setting Mode Status LCD DetailHEX Dump Mode Status LCD Detail Printer Errors Status LCD Detail Maintenance Mode Status LCD Detail Maintenance ModeLCD Setup Status Detail Wireless LAN Status LCD Detail Printer Configuration Printer Configuration Configuration ModesPrinter Configuration Factory Defaults DSW1 DSW2 DSW3 DSW4RS232C Quick Reference Table Description DIP Switches Head Irda Quick Reference Table Description DIP Switches HeadUser Test Print Mode Opened Configuration Modes Normal ModePower = OFF Label Sensor SelectionAuto Dispense ModeManual Download Mode Orange and entersUnit 5 Printer Configuration Font Download Mode Format storage area if Never doneStatus Description Acsii HEX TransferOnline Command Mode Online Command ModeCRC Cyclic Redundancy Check Mode CRC Check ModeSleep & AUTO-OFF Mode Sleep & Auto-Off ModeUnit 5 Printer Configuration PN 9001145B Troubleshooting Error Signals LED Mode DescriptionImage Voids Light Print ImagesUneven Print Darkness Smeared Print ImagesInterface Troubleshooting CHK Troubleshooting StepTest Print Troubleshooting HEX Dump ModeTest Print Mode Test Label PrintingReplacement Procedures Replacement Procedures Print Head ReplacementDispense BAR Replacement 1b, Print Head Replacement2b, Despense Bar Replacement Platen Roller Replacement 3a, Platen Roller ReplacementDispense Roller Replacement Dispenser RollerMain Circuit Board a Replacement Main Circuit Board a ReplacementMain Circuit Board B Replacement Main Circuit Board B ReplacementPanel & LCD Board Replacement Panel & LCD Board ReplacementEYE-MARK Sensor Replacement 8a, Eye-Mark Sensor Replacement8c, Eye-Mark Sensor Replacement GAP Sensor Replacement 9a, Gap Sensor ReplacementCOVER-OPEN Sensor Replacement 9b, Gap Sensor Replacement10b, Cover-Open Sensor Replacement Drive Gear Replacement 11, Gear ReplacementDrive Motor Replacement 12, Drive Motor ReplacementAdjustment Procedures Adjustment Procedures Pitch AdjustmentPrint Darkness Print DarknessDefault Setting Mode Print + PowerFactory Clear Mode Factory Clear ModeUnit 8 Adjustment Procedures PN 9001145B Charts & Diagrams Cover Removal DiagramCover Removal Diagram 1a, Cover Removal Diagram1b, Housing Cover Removal Unit 9 Charts & Diagrams PN 9001145B