10.3Input and Output Signals 10.3.1 Input and Output Signals
(1)RXD
This is a serial received data signal. When a framing error, overrun error, or parity error occurs, that data is printed as "?".
(2)DTR
When this signal is Ready, write the data or a command. If written at the time of Busy, an overrun error results, ignoring the previous data. The data can be written in the input buffer even during printing. Busy is also issued at the time of
(3)TXD
XON (11H) or XOFF (13H) is sent at XON/XOFF control. XON (11H) is sent every 3 seconds in the STAR mode.
When a command is received, that requests the printer state and printer status,
(4)DSR
When this signal is a space, the data is sent from the printer side. Note that if this signal is a mark when a request to send command is executed, the printer will wait until the signal becomes a space.
(5)FAULT
1CBM mode
When this signal is Space, a mechanical error has occurred.
2STAR mode
When this signal is Mark, a mechanical error has occurred.
(6)RESET
A signal to reset the entire printer. (Negative logic)
(7)RTS
This signal is turned to Space when the printer is turned on.
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