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SECTION 5.

INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

INTRODUCTION

This section presents the interface specifications for the CT Series printers. These specifications include detailed information on how to properly interface your printer with your host system.

The following information is presented in this section:

∙Interface Types

∙Using the Receive Buffer

∙IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface

∙Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface

∙Local Area Network (LAN) Interface

∙RS32C Serial Interface

General Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Pin Assignments

Ready/Busy Flow Control

X-On/X-Off Flow Control

Bi-Directional Communications Protocol

∙Bi-Comm Communications Protocol

∙Status Response

INTERFACE TYPES

The standard interface for the CT printers is a high speed, bi-directional parallel interface that conforms to the IEEE 1284 specification (ECP mode on some computers). The interface is also compatible with the older Centronics parallel interface standard. If it does not detect the correct IEEE 1284 signals in the interface connection, it will automatically operate in the standard Centronics mode which is much slower. To use the IEEE 1284 parallel interface to its fullest capability requires that the host also have an IEEE 1284 compatible interface and that the two be connected with a cable that meets the IEEE 1284 specification. If either of these two are not present, the data rate is severely compromised.

In order to provide flexibility in communicating with a variety of host computer systems all CT printers can be configured for operation with either an optional serial interface or an optional Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface. These optional interfaces are available as factory installed options only and must be specified at the time of order.

The Parallel interface will probably be the most useful in communicating with IBM PCs and compatibles. The RS232C Serial interface allows connectivity to a number of

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CT 400 and CT410 Desk Top Printers Sato CL Series Printer PN 9001069A CT Series Printer OPERATOR’S Manual Appendices Table of Contents Programming Interface Specifications UPC-A/EAN-13 Introduction Section Printer OverviewGeneral Printer Specifications SpecificationCT400 CT410 Processing CPU Matrix Fonts Character FontsUCC/EAN-128 BAR CodesPhysical Power RequirementsAccessory Optional AccessoriesThis page left intentionally blank Section Installation and Configuration Unpacking Setting UP the Printer Installation and Configuration Loading Ribbon CT4XXTT only Ribbon Drive Spindles Ribbon Ass’y Latch Roll Media Loading MediaFanfold Media Roll Guide so that the PaperClose and latch Print Head Assembly CT Series Printer Label Sensor Positioning Label SensingOperator Panel Parallel Interface Rear Connector PanelPower If Installed Fanfold Paper SlotConfiguration Panel Configuration SwitchDSW1 DSW2 DSW3 Setting DSW6 Setting Off EnableDSW4 Setting DSW5 SettingError Display DSW8 SettingLED Error Pitch Offset Potentometer AdjustmentsMode Millimeters Inches Dots OffsetLabel Feed Direction Sensor Position Print Darkness HEX Dump Diagnostic Label User Test Print Print Test LabelsFACTORY/SERVICE Test Print This page left intentionally blank Procedures Adjusting the Print QualityDarkness Print Cleaning the Print HEAD, Platen and Rollers Cleaning the Print HeadSupplies needed Replacing the Print Head Cleaning the Platen and Paper RollerCleaning and Maintenance Supplies Needed Sato SA070 Cleaning Kit Cleaning the SensorsThis page left intentionally blank Sato CT Programming Language Section ProgrammingUsing Basic Protocol Control CodesControl HEX Description Character Value Open COM19600,E,8,1,CS,DS AS #1 Print Area Print AreaProgramming Reference Command Default Settings Command CodesRotated Fields Sato CT Series Printers 9001069A This page left intentionally blank MSI Bar CodesEsca Input to PrinterPrinter Output With Incrementing UCC-128Special Notes ESCBW02100 Command Structure ESCBWaabbbCommand Function Bar Codes, ExpansionBar Codes, Variable Ratio Command Structure ESCBTabbccddee9001069A Sato CT Series Printers Command Structure ESCA3HabbbbVcdddd Base Reference PointESCA3H+100V+0050 Printer configuration until a new Base Reference Point Printer Input Command Structure Store Command ESCTabccCharacters, Custom-Designed ESCK1H903FCharacter is affected by the following commands Character Expansion Command Structure ESCLaabbThis command will expand the following fonts Character, Fixed Spacing Command StructureCharacter Pitch This command is affected by the Escl Character Expansion Escpr Character, Proportional SpacingCommand Structure ESC*a Clear Print Jobs & MemorySpecial Note Continuous Forms Printing Command Structure NoneCommand Structure ESCWDHaaaaVbbbbXccccYdddd Copy Image AreaESCWDH0100V0050X0600Y0400 For the duplicate image Cut Job Command Structure ESCNULaaaaCut Command Structure ESCCTaaaaCut Last Fonts U, S, M, OA, OB, XU, XS & XM Command Structure Font XUCharacters may be enlarged through the use of the Character Font/Graphic Recall Command Structure ESCAESCRFaabbbb,nn...nFont, Raster Command Structure ESCAESCRDabb,ccc,ddd,nn. . .nESC$A,100,200,0ESC$=123456 Font, VectorESC$a,b,c,d ESC$=dataPitch command can be used with Vector fonts Command Structure Font WB Fonts WB, WL, XB & XLESCWB1123456 Expansion rate is at least 3 times in each direction Form Overlay, Recall Form Overlay, Store Command Structure ESCGabbbcccdata Graphics, CustomESCGH006006 Custom graphic cannot be enlarged by the Escl Character Job ID Store Journal Print ESCFW02H0200 Lines and BoxesESCFWaabcccc ESCFWaabbVccccHddddLINE/BOX CT400 CT412Length Command Structure ESCWKnnn. . . n Job NameEscwksato Label/Tag Select Command Structure ESCYEaLine Feed Sato CT Series Printers 9001069A Media Size Command Structure ESCA1aaaabbbbOff-Line Command Structure ESCBPn...n PostnetESCBP123456789 Print Darkness Command Structure ESC#EabPrint Position Bbbb Print Quantity Command Structure ESCQaaaaaaESCCS3 Print SpeedEscc Repeat LabelReplace Data Partial Edit 9001069A Sato CT Series Printers Command Structure ESCaaaa,bbbb Reverse ImageESC100,50 CT400 CL412 Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point Command Structure ESC%aCommand Structure ESCFaaabcccc,dd,ee,f Sequential NumberingESCF0001-001,04,03,0 Value specified for Print Quantity should be equal to Start/Stop Label Two-Dimensional Symbols Printer Outpu Two-Dimensional Bar Codes Data Matrix, Data FormatCommand Structure ESCBXaabbccddeeefffghh ESCBX03080505000000001Character SET Encoding Number Scheme ECCESCDC00006000 Two-Dimensional Bar Codes Data Matrix, Print DataCommand Structure ESCFXaaabcccdddeee Two-Dimensional Bar Codes Data Matrix, Sequential Numbering9001069A Sato CT Series Printers Two-Dimensional Bar Codes Maxicode Command Structure ESCBVa,b,c,ddddddddd,eee,fff,gggg.....ESCExample ESCBV1,2,3,123456789,222,333,MESSAGEESC Following modes are supported Mode Postal Code Country Code Service Class Message LengthESCBK0304400000021 Two-Dimensional Bar CodesCommand Structure ESCBKaabbcddeeffffnn...n Command Function Printer Input9001069A Sato CT Series Printers Printer Configuration Commands Command Structure ESCLD,a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j Eurocharacter SelectExample ESCLD,,,%,#,&,*,~,0,0,D5 Printer Setting Command Structure ESCPGabcdefghhijklmnopqrstuvwxyzCommand HEX Description Parameter Value Placement Separate data stream sent to printer Default None All command parameter values must be in Ascii format Command Structure ESCPMa Print ModePrint Type Command Structure ESCPHaPitch Offset Command Structure ESCPOabccSensor Type Command Structure ESCIGaSerial Interface Parameters Command Structure ESCI2abcdeInterface Types Section Interface SpecificationsReceive Buffer Single Job BufferMulti Job Buffer Electrical Specifications Ieee 1284 Parallel InterfaceData Streams Ieee 1284 Parallel Interface Pin Assignments PIN Signal DirectionGeneral Specifications Optional RS232C Serial InterfacePIN Assignments DB9 PIN Direction Signal DefinitionCable Requirements READY/BUSY Flow ControlUniversal Serial BUS USB Optional Interface On/X-Off Flow ControlData Streams Enquire ENQ Local Area Network LAN OptionalinterfaceBI-DIRECTIONAL Communications ENQUIRE/ACK/NAKPrint Start DC1 Cancel canPrint Job Print Stop DLEStatus Byte Definition, Bi-Com Protocol Status Response Printer Status SOH + MGByte HEX Description Number Value Label Media Counter Status SOH + ME Sensor Status SOH + SGByte Value Description Number Byte Value Description Number Ascii Head Status SOH + HCSystem Version Information Memory StatusForm Overlay Status SOH + FO Font Configuration SOH + FG Interface Status Serial Interface SettingsUsing the Ieee 1284 Parallel Interface Initial ChecklistTroubleshooting Using the RS232C Serial Interface Error Signals A1aaaabbbb A3HabbbbVcdddd BPn...n BabbcccdBDabbcccd BKaabbcdd Eeefffnn...n,gEee,f f f,gg..g BTabbccddeeBVa,b,c DddddddddDCxx...x CSaCTaaaa DabbcccdFXaaabccc FWaabbVcccHdddd FWccVdddLDa,b,c,d,e,f,g,i IGaI2abcde LaabbPHa PaaPGa.....z PMaVbbbb RDabb,ccc,dddNn . . . n RFaabbbb,nn..nYEa WLaXLa XBaZero $a,b,c,d$=data Data for Vector font #Eab Aaaa,bbbb~aaaa NULaaaaA-12 9001069A Sato CT Series Printers BAR Code Symbologies Appendix B BAR Code SpecificationsCharacter Set CodabarESCB0bbcccd data d Ratio ESCBD0bbcccd data d ESCD0bbcccd data dESCD1bbccc* data Command Structure Ratio ESCB1bbccc* dataCode ESCBD1bbccc* dataDensity Model Interleaved Two of Five I 2/5ESCBD2bbccc data ESCD2bbccc dataWidth mils Factor Narrow BarCalculating Mod 10 Check DigitODD Even ESCD4bbccc data Command Structure ESCB4bbccc dataD5bbccc data Industrial Two of FiveB5bbccc data BD5bbccc dataESCD6bbccc data Matrix Two of FiveESCB6bbccc data ESCBD6bbccc dataDensity Char/inch Model Dimension Mils Subsets a Subset C Command Structure ESCBGbbcccdd dataESCBAbbccc data d ESCBDAbbccc data dESCDAbbccc data d Density Model Dimension Char/inch Ratio Mils ESCDEbbccc data Command Structure ESCBEbbccc dataBookland UPC/EAN Supplements Command Structure ESCBFbbccc dataUCC-128 Command Structure ESCBIbbcccd dataB-16 9001069A Sato Ct Series Printers Command Structure Escbp data Print Data Command Structure Data FormatData Matrix Sequential Numbering ESCFXaaabcccdddeeeStructure of this symbology Mode Postal Code Country Code Service Ctass Message Length Command Structure ESCBFaabbcddeeffffnnn...n Value Subset a Subset B Subset C Code 128 Character TableCode 128 Character Table Code 128 Character Table cont’d CUSTOM-DESIGNED Character Example Appendix C Custom Characters and GraphicsAppendix C Custom Characters and Graphics Sato CT Series Printers 9001069A C-3 Custom Graphics Example Sato CT Series Printers 9001069A C-5 C-6 9001069A Sato CT Series Printers Sato CT Series Printers 9001069A C-7 C-8 9001069A Sato CT Series Printers