RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol, Meaning | Kyocera FS-3700 manual

C.3. RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol

C.3. RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol

A protocol is a set of rules the computer follows in sending data to the printer. The RS-232C/ RS-422A 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. The parameters and their identification codes are given below.

H1: Baud rate

Parameter value	Baud rate
3	300
6	600
12	1200
24	2400
48	4800
96	9600

19	19200
38	38400
57	57600

11	115200

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.

H4: Parity

Parameter value	Meaning
0	None
1	Odd
2	Even
3	Ignore

The factory setting is “None” (0 on the status printout).

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Kyocera FS-3700 manual RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol, Parameter value Baud rate, Meaning

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FS-1700/3700 Introduction Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement CC statement Conforming to the Class a limits Important note on the interface connectors Interface connectorsSafety information Laser safety Ozone concentration Laser notice Important Safeguards Disclaimer Canadian Department of Communications compliance statementISO Prolonged Non-Use and Moving the Printer FS-3700 Minutes 60 minutes Power consumptionFS-1700 Minutes 30 minutes Introduction Maintenance FeaturesPrint Engine Features Software Features Guide to the Manual Installation ManualOptions CD-ROM Kyocera Digital Library Xii Table of Contents Xiv Fonts Xvi Removing the Main Circuit Board Memory Expansion InstallationPrinting condition Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi Withdrawing the Main Circuit Board from the Printer Simm to be used Total printer Memory Type and number of SIMMs Removing SIMMs Installing and Removing SIMMsInstalling SIMMs Testing the Expansion Memory Introduction Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement Iii Interface connectors Ozone concentration Important Safeguards Vii Viii Introduction Software Features Options Xii Table of Contents Xiv Fonts Xvi Abandoning a Printing Job On-line/Off-line SettingFeed Selec ion Operating Procedures Status Printout Sample Status Current status information 3a Default font nameFirmware version information Interface-dependent parameters Memory allocation status Service informationForm Feed User defined font list Funct on Default Setting Using the Mode Select MenuMode Select Menu Function Default Setting Mode Please2.4. waitSleep Ecopower Mode KIR Level Dark vertical strip s Ecoprint modeOptimized stripes White vertical stripes Adjusting the Print Density SourceResource Protection Setting the Audio Warning Buzzer Priority Error Mess ge Setting the Audio Warning Buzzer Reading Fonts/Data from a Memory Card Operating a Memory CardHints on Writing Fonts to the Memory Card Writing Da To a Memory Card Memory Deleting Ddata from a Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Formatting destroys any existing data on the memory card Printing a list of data names Fonts Bitmap and Scalable Fonts Bitmap fonts Scalable fonts Kpdl fonts List of FontsOption Fonts Resident Bitmap Fonts List of Fonts List of Fonts Resident Scalable Fonts List of Fonts List of Fonts Kpdl Fonts Symbol set Symbol set Scalable Fonts Symbol sets Symbol set Maintenance Supplying Toner Close the top cover by pressing the ar Replace the Waste Toner Bottle Do not cap the new waste toner bot- tle Main Charger Unit CleaningCleaning the Charger Wire Cleaning the Grid Paper Feed Unit If the printing is abnormal General GuideIf the printer does not print Power Problems Interface Problems All-black printout Print Quality ProblemsCompletely blank printout Check the developer unit Black or white vertical streaks Clean the charger wireDropouts, horizontal streaks, stray dots Check the control panel Faint or blurred printing Grey background Check the paper chute and the ramp Dirt on the top edge or back of the paperCharacters out of position Check the transfer roller Indicator Condition Correc ive Action Indicators and MessagesIndicators Message Corrective Action Key Error Messages CallservicepersonFn123456 Foccupied Correcting a Paper Jam Feed cassette Reaching the registration rollers, remove Rear Cover MenuNormal Codeset Error due to insufficient Description FS-1700 FS-3700 Printer Specifications General Guidelines Paper Availability Selecting the Right Paper Paper SpecificationsSpecification Condition of the Paper Paper Size Basis WeightMoisture Content Smoothness Paper Grain Other Paper Properties Special Paper Overhead Projection OHP Film Table B.4 lists the specifications for adhesive label paper Adhesive-Backed Labels Preprinted Paper EnvelopesColored Paper Recycled Paper Parallel Interface Parallel interface communication modes Interface Signals Pin In/out Description Detailed descriptions of the signals follow Select In NSelectIn Pin RS-232C/RS-422A Interface Interface SignalsPin In/out Signal Description RS-232C interface RS-422A interface Removing*the Main Circuit Board Changing the Jumper Connector Verifying the Setting Overview of Signals RS-422A Serial Connector RS-422A interface voltage levels Meaning RS-232C/RS-422A ProtocolParameter value Baud rate Error not handled Error handled Prescribe II Frpo D0 commandSerial interface error Parameter value Meaning Preparing an RS-232C Cable Connecting the Printer to the ComputerRS-232C Cable Connection Cmode LPT1=COM1 Index Last Index-2 Index-3