Section 3. Interface Specifications
RS232C Serial Interface
Cable Requirements
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1 | 1 | FG |
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| 1 | FG (Frame Ground) |
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2 | 3 | RD |
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| 2 | TD (Transmit Data) |
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3 | 2 | TD |
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| 3 | RD (Receive Data) |
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8 | 5 | CTS |
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| 4 | RTS (Request to send) |
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7 | 4 | RTS |
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| 5 | CTS (Clear to Send) |
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4 | 20 | DTR |
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| 6 | DSR (Data Set Ready) |
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6 | 6 | DSR* |
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| 20 | DTR (Data Terminal Ready) |
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5 | 7 | SG |
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| 7 | SG (Frame Ground) |
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*This connection at the host side of the interface would depend upon the pin that is being used as the Ready/Busy signal by the driving software. Typically on a PC, it would be either CTS (pin 5) or DSR (pin 6) on a
Please Note:
SATO does not recommend the use of mechanical data switches commonly called A/B switches, as they are known to damage both the computer and printer serial ports.
PN 9001078 | SATO CL408e/CL412e Service Manual | Page |
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