RS-232C Protocol

SG - Signal Ground - (Pin 7)

All signals can transmit between the printer and the host computer to send each signal with a signal ground.

DTR - Data Terminal Ready - (Pin 20)

This output is used as a buffer nearly-full handshake line. It is held high (above 3 volts) when the buffer can accept more data.

RS-232C Interface Voltage Levels

The voltage levels of the interface signals conform to EIA RS-232C specifications. SPACE is from 3 volts to 15 volts. MARK is from -3 volts to -15 volts. Voltages between -3 volts and 3 volts are undefined.

RS-232C Protocol

A protocol is a set of rules the computer follows in sending data to the printer. The RS-232C parameters are stored in battery backed-up memory. They are indicated on the status printout. They can be changed by the FRPO (firmware reprogram) command described in the Programming Manual provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the printer. The parameters and their identification codes are given below.

H1: Baud rate

Parameter value

Baud rate

12

1200

 

 

24

2400

 

 

48

4800

 

 

96

9600

 

 

19

19200

 

 

38

38400

 

 

57

57600

 

 

11

115200

 

 

Table B-5

The factory setting is 9600 baud.

H2: Data bits

7 or 8, factory-set to 8.

H3: Stop bits

1 or 2, factory-set to 1.

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Kyocera FS-1920 manual RS-232C Protocol, Table B-5, Parameter value Baud rate