Appendix D

GPIO Port Description

With the optional GPIO PCB, the printer can easily be programmed to interface with most applicator devices. The GPIO functions are enabled and configured using the menu system of the printer (see Section 4.1.4). These parameters are stored in non-volatile memory and saved for subsequent power-ups.

When the GPIO is enabled, the printer will not print a label unless the Start of Print signal is active. When a label is ready to print and the printer is waiting for the Start of Print signal the printer will display “WAITING FOR SIGNAL”.

GPIO Port Connections

The GPIO Port interface connector (see next page) is a 9-pin Mini-DIN female type (e.g., Kycon KMDG-9S-BS) requiring a 9-pin Mini-DIN plug (e.g., Kycon KMDA-9P). Each GPIO pin function is detailed in the table below:

GPIO Pin Functions

Pin

Signal

Signal

Signal

Description

#

Name

State

Direction*

 

1

Vcc

+5 VDC

Output

Printer +5 VDC

2

Ribbon

Low

Output

Goes low when the printer

 

Fault

 

 

detects a ribbon fault.

3

Paper

Low

Output

Goes low when the printer

 

Fault

 

 

detects a label movement fault.

4

Printer

Low

Output

Goes low when any printer fault

 

Fault

 

 

is detected.

5

Spare

Reserved

Output

N/A

6

End of Print

Programmable

Output

Programmable

7

Spare

Reserved

Input

N/A

8

Start of

Low

Input

When ready to print a label, the

 

Print Signal

 

 

Applicator should set this signal

 

 

 

 

low for at least 50ms or until the

 

 

 

 

End of Print signal goes not

 

 

 

 

active.

9

Signal

Ground

N/A

N/A

 

Ground

 

 

 

*Signal direction is given relative to the printer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I-Class

 

 

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I-4206, I-4208 specifications

The Datamax I-4208 and I-4206 are industrial label printers that have garnered attention for their robust performance and versatile features, making them ideal for various demanding printing applications. Designed for high-volume printing environments, these printers are widely used in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, retail, and healthcare.

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