3.0.1Communications

Using a data detection process, the interface selection occurs automatically in the printer. At power-up, the printer begins monitoring the interface ports for activity. When the host transmits data, the printer port detecting this data is set ‘active’ and remains active as long as data flow continues. Once the incoming (received) data flow stops and the Host Timeout Value (see Section 4.1.6) is exceeded, the detection process will be repeated. In addition, should the data flow stop before a complete label format is received, the format will be ignored and must be sent to the printer again.

;Note: To change an active port immediately, cycle the printer power ‘Off’ and ‘On’.

Parallel Port:

The parallel interface has two menu-selectable modes of operation: uni- directional or bi-directional. Uni-directional mode is forward channel

communication and requires a Centronics cable with a 36 pin male connector. Bi-directional mode is IEEE 1284 Compliant, using forward and reverse channel communications. In this mode, data can be sent to the host provided it is also IEEE 1284 Compliant and has supporting software. This mode requires an IEEE

1284 cable with a Centronics 36 pin male connector.

Serial Port:

The serial interface supports RS-232C and, if equipped, RS-422 communications. The following list of serial port settings is menu-selectable and must match the host computer’s serial port settings; see Section 4.1.6.

Baud Rate (serial communication speed)

Word Length

Word Parity

Number of Stop Bits

Handshaking Protocol

In addition to the port settings, the serial interface cable wiring must have specific connections (pin-outs) for proper data exchange between the host and printer. The different serial cable pin-outs, suggested applications, and part numbers are in the following table (contact your reseller for ordering information).

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Datamax I-4206, I-4208 manual Communications, Parallel Port, Serial Port

I-4206, I-4208 specifications

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