SATO CL608e/CL612e manual Ethernet Interface, Bi-Directional Communications

Section 3. Interface Specifications

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface (Cont)

General Specifications:

Connector:	USB Type B Plug
Cable:	10ft (3 m) max.
Host:	Windows 98
	USB Port

Electrical Specifications:

Power Supply:	Bus Power through cable
Power Consumption::	+5V@80ma

3.7 Ethernet Interface

The Ethernet interface is a Plug-In Interface Module that can be installed by the user. It requires a driver (shipped with each printer) that has the interface installed. The driver must be loaded on your PC and the PC must be configured to run one of the supported network protocols using a 10/100BaseT LAN connection. Details for loading the Ethernet driver are contained in the Ethernet Interface Manual that is shipped with each printer with a Ethernet interface installed.

General Specifications:

Type:10/100BaseT

Connector:	RJ-45 Receptical
Cable:	Category 5

Electrical Specifications:

Power Supply: Powered from printer

Refer to the manual & CD supplied with the interface card.

3.8 Bi-Directional Communications

This is a two-way communications protocol between the host computer and the printer, thus enabling the host to check printer status. When Bi-Com 4, Bi-Com 3 or Bi-Com 2 communications is selected on the serial interface card, there is no busy signal from the printer. The host must request the complete status from the printer, including ready/busy.

Refer to the Operator's and Technical Manual for complete information.

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