6.2Interface
The printer is connected to a computer and prints labels according to the commands from the computer.
Two methods of interface with a computer are as follows:
6.2.1Serial interface system configuration Serial interface:
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Method | Asynchronous serial interface | |||
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Connector | DSUB | |||
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Protocol control | XON/XOFF and CTS/DTR | |||
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Receive buffer size | 12K bytes | |||
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Baud rate | 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bps | |||
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Bit length | 7- or | |||
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Stop bit | Fixed | |||
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Parity | Non | |||
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