1.3.3 Optional LocalTalk Interface
This printer can use the optional LocalTalk/ serial interface module.
Type: LocalTalk
Signal level: Same as RS-422 signal level
Protocol: X-ON/X-OFF (cannot be combined with DTR control)
DTR control (cannot be combined with X-ON/X-OFF)
Transfer speed: 230.4K bps
Signal description: See Table 1-11.
Table 1-11. LocalTalk Interface Pin AssignmentsPin No. Signal Name I/O Description
1DTR OUT Signal output by the printer. When the DTR signal is HIGH, the
printer can receive the RXD signal.
2CTS IN The printer transmits the data through TXD while CTS is HIGH.
3
TXD-
OUT
Serial ASCII data outp ut from the printer.
HIGH level; when SD+ voltage is higher than the SD- voltage.
LOW level; when SD+ voltage is less than the SD- voltage.
Logic 0 is SPACE and logic 1 is MARK. The state must be
maintained between transmitted character codes.
4GND —Ground.
5
RXD-
IN
Serial ASCII data input from computer.
HIGH level; when RD+ voltage is higher than RD- voltage.
LOW level; when RD+ voltage is less than RD- voltage.
Logic 0 is “SPACE” and logic 1 is “MARK” state must be
maintained between transmitted character codes.
6TXD+ OUT Refer to TXD-.
7NC —No connect.
8RXD+ IN Refer to RXD-.
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