SATO D508, D512 service manual RS-232C Interface, General Specifications

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SECTION 5: INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

5.4 RS-232C INTERFACE

The High Speed Serial Interface is an factory installed option that must be installed in the printer at the time of order. The D508 / D512 recognizes the RS-232 interface automatically.

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 Levels	High = +5V to +12V
	Low = -5V to -12V
Pin Assignments
Pin 13	Pin 1

Pin 25

Pin 14

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Contents OperatorSvice Manual Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Sato Group of companies TroubleshootingSato Contacts Overview Introduction General Printer SpecificationsAttribute General Printer SpecificationsMedia General Specifications CONT’DAttributes Barcodes Optional Accessories Introduction Sato D508/D512 Operator Manual Installation Electrical Precautions Printer Placement TipsGeneral Precautions Unpacking Printer Part Names Follow these steps to set up your printer Setting UP the PrinterLoading Media Fanfold media Overview of the fanfold-paper loading path Label SensingThis page is left blank intentionally Operating Panel Rear Panel DIP Switch Settings Configuration PanelSwitch 4 Unused DIP Switch Settings CONT’DSwitch 7 Data Dump Switch 8 Unused Error Codes Offsets Mode Length of Offset mm Print head resolutionMoved with Leading Edge Positive + Offset Potentiometer AdjustmentsPitch Offset Original First Line Print PositionPrint Darkness Potentiometer Adjustments CONT’DData Dump Diagnostic Label Printing Test Labels Printing FACTORY/SERVICE Test Prints Configuration and Operation Sato D508/D512 Operator Manual Introduction Adjusting the Print QualityCleaning the Print HEAD, Platen and Rollers Cleaning the Print HEAD, Platen and Rollers CONT’D RELEASING/REPLACING the Print Head Cleaning the Sensor This page is left blank intentionally Interface Types Interface SpecificationsSingle Job Buffer Receive BufferMulti Job Buffer Receive Buffer CONT’DIEEE1284 Parallel Interface PIN Signal DirectionRS-232C Interface General SpecificationsPin Direction Signal Definition 1 RS-232C Interface SignalsLocal Area Network Interface READY/BUSY Flow ControlON/X-OFF Flow Control Universal Serial BUS InterfaceSwitch Setting Wireless LAN Interface 802.11 B/GSpecifications Software Specifications LED Indicator StatusInterface Specifications Observations Initial ChecklistChecking the IEEE1284 Parallel Interface Using the IEEE1284 Parallel Interface CONT’D Obserations Checking Using the Parallel Interface CONT’DChecking the RS232C Serial Interface LED Indicators Buzzer Error Condition Corrective Action Error SignalsChecking the 802.11G Wireless Interface Sato Contacts Asia Pacific & Oceania Region Sato Group of Companies