Serial Interface Specifications

The DFX-8500 built-in serial interface is an RS-232C asynchronous interface with the following characteristics.

Data format:

Signal level:

1 start bit

Data word length: 8 bits

Odd, even, no parity, or ignore 1 or more stop bit

Mark logical “1” (−3 V to −25 V) Space logical “0” (+3 V to +25 V)

Handshaking:

Handshaking by DTR signal or Xon/Xoff.

 

Bit rate:

2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps

 

Connector plug:

EIA 25-pin connector

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Optional Perforation Cutter Specifications

The specifications below apply to the optional perforation cutter (C81507@).

Paper:

 

 

Width

101 to 406 mm (4 to 16 inches)

Length/page

101 to 431 mm (4 to 17 inches)

Number of copies

7 sheets (1 original + 6 copies)

Total thickness

0.53 mm (0.021 inches) maximum

Weight

 

 

Single sheets

52.6 to 82.7 g/m2

(14 to 22 lb)

Multi-part forms

41.4 to 56.4 g/m2

(11 to 15 lb) × n (n ≤ 7)

 

and within the total thickness

Note:

You cannot use labels, overlapping multi-part forms, continuous forms with labels, or overlapping multi-part forms with labels.

Specifications A-17