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2.1.3.4XON/XOFF transmit timing Refer to Section 2.1.1.4.

For the DIP switch settings of the offline status, refer to Section 2.1.1.6.

2.1.3.5Data format when using RS-485

Transmission data (8 bits, none parity)

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S T O P

H

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

L

RS-485 Communication data format

“H” indicates

 

<Printer transmission data>

SD1<SD2

<Printer reception data>

RD1<RD2

“L” indicates:

 

<Printer transmission data>

SD1>SD2

<Printer reception data>

RD1>RD2

The transmission data is H = 1, L = 0

NOTE: This format is used when the UART for RS-232 is connected to the RS-485 driver.

Printer Reception Data Level

DR1

DR2

Read data

H

L

Receiving data line is low level

L

H

Receiving data line is high level

 

Printer Transmission Data Level

SD1

SD2

Send data

H

L

Sending data line is low level

L

H

Sending data line is high level

2.1.4 Other Interfaces

Various interface boards (EPSON UB series) can be used.

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Epson TM-T88III Series specifications Other Interfaces

TM-T88III Series specifications

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