SATO CL408-412e manual ALL Interfaces, Interface Signals, Cable Requirements

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Unit 3: Installation

ALL INTERFACES

This chapter contains information that is applicable to all interface types offered.

RECEIVE BUFFER

The data stream is received from the host to the printer one job at a time. This allows the software program to maintain control of the job print queue so that it can move a high priority job in front of ones of lesser importance. A multiple job buffer allows the printer to continuously receive print jobs while compiling and printing other jobs at the same time. It acts much like a Print buffer to maximize the performance of the host and the printer.

The printer receives and prints one job at a time. If a print job exceeds the buffer size, transmission will be rejected by the printer. Flow control protocols to throttle transmission are not used. Error conditions that occur during the Print Data transmission will cause the printer to return a NAK.

ACK/NAK PROTOCOL

Bi-Directional ACK/NAK protocol is used for error control. In a normal transmission sequence when the transmission is received, the printer will return an ACK (06H) signifying that it was received without a transmission error. After the transmission command structure has been analyzed, a status byte is returned to the host. This status byte informs the host of the validity of the command structure.

If the command structure is error free, the printer proceeds with the print operation. When the print operation is completed, a Printer Status message is returned to the host. If an error was detected during the initial transmission sequence, a NAK (15H) will be returned signalling to the host that the received transmission contained errors and must be resent. If the returned Status byte indicates a command structure error, the error must then be corrected before the print data is resent to the printer.

A valid transmission to the printer must be bounded by an STX/ETX pair, with the STX (02H) signifying the start of the Print Data and ending with an ETX (03H) signifying the end.

STATUS4 RETURN

This communication protocol is designed for the purpose of monitoring and controlling print data status in the host and featuring various functions.

 

 

INTERFACE SIGNALS

 

 

 

PIN

DIRECTION

SIGNAL DEFINITION

 

 

 

1

Reference

FG (Frame Ground)

2

To Host

TD (Transmit Data) - Data from the printer to the host computer.

3

To Printer

RD (Receive Data) - Data to the printer from the host computer.

7

Reference

SG (Signal Ground)

 

 

 

CABLE REQUIREMENTS

Depending on the host used, it may need to loop CS and RS (maintaining at high level) on the hose side. For additional information, refer to the host computer documentation.

DB9

DB25

HOST

DIRECTION

DB25

PRINTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

1

FG (Frame Ground)

Bi-Directional

1

FG (Frame Ground)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

3

RD (Receive Data)

To Host

2

TD (Transmit Data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

2

TD (Transmit Data)

To Printer

3

RD (Receive Data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

7

SG (Signal Ground)

Bi-Directional

7

SG (Signal Ground)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CL408-412e Supplemental Manual

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Contents Printer Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Troubleshooting Printer ConfigurationMaintenance AppendixOffset Introduction Equipment Damage About this Manual1a, Primary Components General DescriptionOperator Panel Features LED Definition Control FeaturesOperator Panel Technical Data Power Physical CharacteristicsEnvironmental ProcessingSensing CommandMedia RibbonCharacter Font Capabilities UPC A/E Barcode CapabiltiesMSI PostnetInstallation Unpacking & Parts Identification Unpacking & Parts IdentificationPrinter Installation Site LocationCable Connection Media & Ribbon Loading Media Selection3b, Fan-fold Media Loading Operational Mode Selection TEAR-OFF ModeContinuous Mode Label Print Direction Accessories Installation unit for guidance Interface SpecificationsInterface Selection RS232C HIGH-SPEED Serial InterfaceOFF PIN Direction Signal DefinitionOFF ODD Even None OFF ON/X-OFFHost Direction READY/BUSY Cable Requirements DB9Printer ON/X-OFF Cable RequirementsPIN Assignments Signal Direction SpecificationsIEEE1284 Parallel Interface ACKSetting Dipswitch SettingsUniversal Serial BUS USB Local Area Network LAN EthernetSoftware Specifications Accessory EXT Connector PIN AssignmentsDirection Signal Definition Switch Setting 802.11G WirelessLED Indicator Status Description SsidREADY/BUSY Interface Signals EXT Accessory PortLow 0V when the printer is offline +24V +/- 10% @2A Power for external devicesWaiting 8b, Timing Chart Repeat Print Interface Signals ALL InterfacesCable Requirements 50 of 500 items in the history buffer Receive Buffer ControlInterface Installation Accessories InstallationPrinter Configuration Unit 4 Printer Configuration Dipswitch Settings DSW1 Default SettingsDSW1 Configuration Configuration Function DescriptionDSW1 Function DSW3 Default Settings Normal Mode Configuration ModesAdvanced Mode Advanced ModeUser Download Mode User Download ModeService Mode Service ModeCard Mode Card ModeDSW7 on Line + Feed + Power Protocol Initialization ModeCounters Mode Counters ModeTest Print Mode Test Print ModeYes Boot Download Mode10, Flash Memory Download Mode Flash Memory Download Mode11, Default Setting Mode Default Setting ModeOnline QTY HEX Dump Mode13, Maintenance Mode Maintenance ModeAdvanced Mode Table Normal Mode TableMenu Definition Tables Menu DescriptionPoint respectively Real-time clock is not installedStream including graphics and 2D barcodes Proportional is contemporarily preferredService Mode Table Is only a transitional menu screen for the Service Mode As most important where conflicting data existsLanguages are provided as options Operator to manage the expanded memory cardCard Mode Table Transitional menu screen to access the Counters Mode Allows the selection of which counter to be viewed to resetOr use Configuration The printer’s configuration settings Is the initial screen of the Test Print ModeBarcode The printer’s installed barcodes Font The contents of the installed fontsAlso prompts the operator on how to proceed Reboot the printer to return to normal operationSelect the Interface option for a standard download Print buffer To proceed to the Factory ModeClear Clear its Eeprom of all dataPage. These are the only two options Maintenance Mode TableTroubleshooting Error Signal Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table Printer Creates a Blank Label No Printed ImageIncorrect Label Positioning Smeared Print ImagesCHK Troubleshooting Step Interface TroubleshootingLAN Ethernet Interface Power Test Print TroubleshootingTest Label Printing Sample Test Label Maintenance PRINTER, Excersize Care to Prevent Print Head Damage Cleaning ProceduresPrint Head Replacement Replacement Procedures1b, Print Head Replacement Interface Board Replacement Interface Board ReplacementFuse Replacement Fuse ReplacementPrint Head Balance Adjustment Adjustment Procedures5a, Print Head Alignment Print Head AlignmentHead Balance and Print Head Alignment Ribbon Guide AlignmentLabel Sensor Positioning Label Sensor PositioningRibbon Spindle Tensioning Ribbon Spindle TensioningOperational Adjustments Potentiometer DESCRIPTION/PROCEDUREDarkness Print Base Reference Position Appendix Direction Print Setup DimensionsLabel Reference Position Label Reference Position DiagramGlossary GlossaryAscii Being its mating half Bytes Collection of 8 bits used in the binary systemIs a plug male and the other is a socket female Half. The core is convexed and the cavity is concavedDram DPIEeprom Data transmission, seven additional bits are requiredTag would typically have to be removed from its object PowerNext label for printing To attach two or more objectsLED LCDOr voltage divider Primary PotentiometerRF/AIS RAMRF/DC RfidRPM ROMSAM SbplSram Glossary
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