Appendix C Host Computer Interface

Serial (RS-232C/RS-422A) Interface (Option)

Mounting the optional serial interface kit (IB-10) to the printer enables connection to a computer with a

RS-232C or RS-422A standard serial interface.

RS-232C interface

Interface Signals

The pins of the printer’s RS-232C interface connector carry the signals listed in Table C.2. The table also indicates whether each signal is incoming or outgoing with respect to the printer.

Table C. 2. RS-232C Signal Pin Assignments

Pin

In/out

Signal

Description

1

FG

Frame ground

2

Out

TXD

Transmit Data

3

In

RXD

Receive Data

4

Out

RTS

Request To Send

5

In

CTS

Clear To Send

6

In

DSR

Data Set Ready

7

SG

Signal Ground

20

Out

DTR

Data Terminal Ready

 

 

 

 

Brief descriptions of the signals follow.

FG – Frame Ground – (Pin 1)

This pin is connected directly to the printer frame.

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