Appendix B: INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

Introduction

This appendix presents the interface specifications of I/O ports for the printer. These specifications include pin assignments, protocols and detailed information about how to properly interface your printer with your host or terminal.

Serial

The RS-232 connector on the printer side is a female, DB-9.

Pin

Direction

Definition

 

 

 

1

In

DSR

 

 

 

2

In

RxData

 

 

 

3

Out

TxData

 

 

 

5

-

Ground

 

 

 

6

Out

DTR

 

 

 

7

Out

RTS

 

 

 

8

In

CTS

 

 

 

9

Out

+5V

 

 

 

Note: Pin 9 is reserved for KDU (keyboard device unit) only, therefore do not connect this pin if you are using a general host like a PC.

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