
Technical Specifications (Input) | 
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Interface:  | 
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Synchronization:  | Asynchronous  | 
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Baud rate:  | 
  | 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 BPS  | ||
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  | (selectable)  | 
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Word length  | 
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Start bit:2  | 
  | 1  | 
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Data bits:  | 
  | 7 or 8 (selectable)  | 
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Parity bit:  | 
  | Odd, even, none (selectable)  | ||
Stop bits:  | 
  | More than one bit  | 
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Signal polarity  | 
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Mark:  | 
  | Logical 1   | ||
Space:  | 
  | Logical 0 (+3V to +15V)  | ||
Handshaking:  | DTR, XON/XOFF  | 
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Connector Signals and Functions | 
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Pin No.  | Signal Name  | Direction  | 
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1  | F - GND  | —  | Printer chassis ground  | |
2  | TXD  | OUT  | Data from printer  | |
3  | RXD  | IN  | Data to printer  | |
4  | RTS  | OUT  | Always SPACE  | |
5  | CTS  | —  | Not checked by printer  | |
6  | NC  | 
  | Not used  | 
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7  | S - GND  | —  | Signal ground  | 
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8 - 10  | NC  | 
  | Not used  | 
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11  | RCH  | OUT  | Same signal as pin 20  | |
12 - 19  | NC  | 
  | Not used  | 
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20  | DTR  | OUT  | SPACE when printer ready to receive  | |
21 - 25  | NC  | 
  | Not used  | 
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