CBM-253 User’s Manual

Explanation of input and output signals

(1) Input signals

 

DATA 1~8

: 8-bit parallel signals (Positive logic)

* STB

: Strobe signal used when reading in 8 -bit data (Negative logic)

* RESET

: Signal that reset the whole printer. (Negative logic)

(2) Output signals

 

* ACK

: This is an 8-bit data requesting signal that is output as a BUSY FAULT PE pulse signal

 

at the end of the BUSY signal. (Negative logic)

BUSY

: This signal indicates that the printer is in the BUSY condition. New data should be input

 

when this signal is LOW. (Positive logic)

FAULT

: This signal changes to LOW when the printer is in the alarm condition. At this time, all

 

of the control circuits in the printer will stop. (Negative logic)

PE

: This signal will be output when the printing paper runs out or runs low. (Positive logic)

COMPULSION : This signal outputs the drawer switch condition. When the switch is open, the signal will

 

be 'H' , and when the switch is shorted. the signal will be 'L' .

(3) Other signals

 

+5V

: GND N/C This is a +5V output that has been pulled -up by a 3 .3K resistance.

GND

: This is the common ground on the circuit.

N/C

: These pins are not connected.

Receiving control

When the BUSY signal is LOW, it will be possible to receive data from the host. When the BUSY signal is HIGH, data receiving will not be possible.

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Citizen Systems CBM-253 manual Signal that reset the whole printer. Negative logic

CBM-253 specifications

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