SATO CL412E service manual Accessory EXT Connector, Pin Assignments

Section 3. Interface Specifications

3.9 Accessory (EXT) Connector

The EXT connector on the rear panel of the CL408e/CL412e printers is intended for use with external printer accessories such as label rewinders or applicators. The 14 pin Centronics type connector provides a choice of four different output signals along with various error conditions. A DB-9 to 14 pin Centronics adapter cable is provided for legacy applications.

Old

DB-9 14 Pin

Centronics

Pin Assignments

PIN	PIN	DIRECTION	SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1	13	To Host	Vcc -/+5V
			Ribbon Near End - This pin goes high when the amount of ribbon
2	10	To Host	on the unwind shaft is approximately 46 feet (14 m). The output will
			be low when the ribbon is completely out.
3	4	To Host	Error - This pin goes low when the printer detects an error condition
			such as head open or receiving buffer is full.
4	7	To Printer	Reprint - A duplicate of the last label in a print job will be reprinted
			when this signal is received.
			Print Start - The printer will print one label when this pin is pulled to
5	5	To Printer	ground. This signal must be enabled by placing switch DSW3-5 on
			the Control Panel in the OFF position.
			End Print - It is used to drive an applicator or other external device
6	6	To Host	requiring synchronization with the print cycle. You may choose
			between four types of output signals using control panel DSW3-6
			and DSW3-7 selections. See timing charts on next page.
7	1	To Host	Label Out - This pin goes low (0V) when a label error exists.
8	3	To Host	Ribbon Out - This pin goes low (0V) when ribbon is out.
9	2	Reference	Signal Ground
	8	To Printer	Isolated Power Source for signal input.
			When Mode 1 in LCD selected High Voltage = On-Line Print Job
	9	To Host	waiting.
			When Mode 2 in LCD selected High Voltage = On-Line. This goes
			low (0V) when printer Off-Line.
	11		Reserved
	12	To Host	+24V +/- 10% @2A - Power for external devices
	14		Frame Ground

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