Star Micronics SPC-8K user manual Technical Specifications Input Side, General Specifications

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (INPUT SIDE)

General Specifications

Item

Specifications

Interface

RS-232C-level

Synchronization System

Asynchronous

Baud rate

150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800,

Word length

9600, 19200 BPS (selectable)

 

Start bit:

1 bit

Data bits:

7 or 8 bits (selectable)

Parity bit:

Odd, Even or None (selectable)

Stop bits:

More than 1 bit length

Signal polarity

 

Mark:

Logic “1” (–3V to –15V)

Space:

Logic “0” (+3V to +15V)

Handshaking

DTR, XON/XOFF, ETX/ACK

Data buffer

8KB (standard)

Connector Signal and Functional Descriptions

Pin NO.

Signal name

Direction

Function

1

GND

Printer’s chassis ground.

2

TXD

OUT

This pin carries data from the printer.

3

RXD

IN

This pin carries data to the printer.

4

RTS

OUT

Always Space.

5

CTS

The printer does not check this pin.

6

NC

 

Unused.

7

GND

Signal ground.

8-10

NC

 

Unused.

11

RCH

OUT

This line carries the same signal as pin

20.

 

 

 

12-19

NC

 

Unused.

20

DTR

OUT

The printer sets this pin to Space when

it is ready to receive data.

 

 

 

21-25

NC

 

Unused.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SPC-8K specifications

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