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AMT Datasouth 400 manual Three Wire connection, Serial port Set-up Parameters, Parity bit None

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Three Wire connection:

This method is the simplest method of connecting the printer to a host or terminal. This method requires Software Protocol Handshaking (Xon/Xoff flow control).

Host 25S	Printer 9P
(PC or compatible)
TX 2 -----------	2 RX
RX 3 -----------	3 TX
GND 7 -----------	5 GND
pin 4
pin 5
pin 6
pin 20

Host 9S	Printer 9P
(PC or compatible)
TX 3 -----------	2 RX
RX 2 -----------	3 TX
GND 5 -----------	5 GND
pin 4
pin 6
pin 7
pin 8

Serial port Set-up Parameters

Baud rate: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 and 38400.

Baud rate set-up parameters are programmable by software commands only.

Data bits: 8 data bits, 1 start bit and 1 stop bit.

Parity bit: None

Handshaking: XON/XOFF (software flow control) and CTS/RTS (hardware flow control).

Before trying to print with applications verify that the Windows Printer Driver and the serial port communications parameters are checked. You should also set the flow control to “Xon/Xoff” or “Hardware”.

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AMT Datasouth 400 manual Three Wire connection, Serial port Set-up Parameters, Parity bit None

Contents

Barcode Label Printer User’s GuideFastmark 400 Series Part No. 110021 AIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND OTHER NOTICES TRADEMARK CREDITSCONVENTIONS TECHNICAL SUPPORTTable of Contents Courier Font Set Symbol SetInternal Fonts Internal Bar CodesTable of Figures this page intentionally left blank Users GuidePRODUCT DESCRIPTION Figure 1 - Fastmark 400 seriesUNPACKING and INSPECTION Figure 2 - Included MaterialsINSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION Finding a Location for the PrinterFigure 3 - Switches, Indicators and Connections Connecting the Power Cord Figure 4 - Power ConnectionConnecting the Printer to Your Host Print a SELF-TEST to review serial settingsFigure 5 - Printer to Host Figure 6 - Printhead Latches Loading the RibbonThermal Transfer Media only Top Cover in Open Position Printhead Latch Printhead LatchFigure 7 - Ribbon Core Notch Location Figure 8 - Ribbon Loading Printhead Latch Printhead Latch Loading MediaFigure 9 - Open Printhead Module Users GuideRetainer Disk Media Spindle Figure 10 - Media Spindle and Retainer DiskFigure 11 - Loading Media Media guides9. Slide in the Right Media Guide until it is snug with the media If too tight so that the media may buckle and a paper jam could occurLoading Media when Peel and Present Option is Installed Figure 12 - Loading Media - Peal and PresentLoading Media When Cutter is Equipped Figure 13 - Loading Media - CutterSwitch, Indicators and Connections OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSFigure 14 - Switches and Indicators Label Sensor Calibration Procedure Printers Internal Self Test Procedure and Configuration Report Self Test Pattern for PPLA Figure 15 - Self Test Sample - PPLA EmulationUsers Guide Self Test Pattern for PPLB Figure 16 - Self Test Sample - PPLB EmulationUsers Guide Resetting the Printer to Factory Default Settings Entering into HEX Print modeNote Hex mode is only available when PPLB emulation is installed COMMAND QUICK REFERENCE Command Set for the PPLANote STXKI7n command is ignored by model FM402DT 2. There is no space code in the command 1. Control codes for the printer commandsSymbol Code hexadecimalSTXa Notes The formatting and editing commands should be grouped together, lead by STXL and ended by E command format Editing CommandsCommand DescriptionString Object TableObject DescriptionSuch commands are only used for soft fonts with PCL format Note No spaces are after the escape characterCommand Set for the PPLB Command Cont DescriptionParameter 1. x and y represents horizontal and vertical co-ordinate values Driver Installation PRINTER DRIVERA\WIN95 A\NT40 A\WIN98 A\WIN2000 10. You may wish to change the Printer Name to be more descriptive. Also select this printer as the Default printer. Click Next How to Use the Driver Parameter settingPrint using the following driver Details Tab Print to the following portSet portrait or landscape according to the print direction Paper Paper sizeOrientation Users GuideCopies Paper sourceMedia choice More OptionsPrint speed for the FM402DT and FM403TT can be set for 1 to 2 IPS Device OptionsPrint speed for the FM402TT can be set at 1 to 3 IPS Users GuideTROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE TroubleshootingSolutions Host and Data related errorsPossible Problems Problemhowever inadequate heat transfer may result in light RecoveryNote Direct Thermal media can be used with a ribbon print. It is not recommended to use Direct ThermalPreventive Maintenance Figure 17 - Printhead LocationCleaning the Platen Roller Figure 18 - Platen RollerCleaning the Paper Compartment Cleaning the paper sensorFigure 19 - Paper Compartment and Paper Sensor FM402DT Appendix A Printer SpecificationsSpecification FM402TTFonts, Bar Codes and Graphics External media suppler for media roll with max. 8 inch OD Optional AccessoriesSerial RS-232 cable Peel and Present Cutter Flash memory Font boardAppendix B INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS IntroductionSerial Three Wire connection Serial port Set-up ParametersParity bit None Parallel Centronics Auto PollingAppendix C ASCII TABLE Appendix D FONTS AND BAR CODES FOR THE PPLA Emulation Internal FontsUsers Guide Users Guide Users Guide Font Users Guide Courier Font Set Users GuideUsers Guide Users Guide Users Guide Internal Bar Codes Users GuideUsers Guide Users Guide Users Guide 7 bit symbol sets Appendix E FONTS AND BAR CODES FOR PPLB Emulation8 bit symbol sets Internal FontsSymbol Set Users GuideUsers Guide Users Guide Internal Bar Codes Users GuideUsers Guide 704 525 AMT Datasouth CorpCharlotte, NC Corporate Headquarters