SATO GT 410, GT 424e, GT408 Interface Selection, RS232C Serial Interface, RS232C Specifications

Unit 3: Installation

INTERFACE SELECTION

This chapter presents the printer interface types and their specifications. These specifications include detailed information to assist in the selection of the most appropriate method for the printer to interface with the host. The four acceptable interface methods are:

•RS232C Asynchronous Serial

•IEEE1284 Parallel

•Universal Serial Bus (USB) Adapter

•Local Area network (LAN) Ethernet

•802.11B Wireless

Following the selection of the desired interface, proceed to the following unit for instructions on how to Configure the printer for that interface type.

WARNING: NEVER CONNECT OR DISCONNECT INTERFACE CABLES (OR USE A SWITCH BOX) WITH POWER APPLIED TO EITHER THE HOST OR THE PRINTER. THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERFACE CIRCUITRY IN THE PRINTER/HOST AND IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.

NOTE: Some hosts monitor the Request-To-Send (RTS) signal (pin 4 of 25) to determine if the printer is ready to receive data. Since the printer does not generate this signal, the RTS line must be held true (high) in order to allow communication. This can be performed by connecting the RTS pin to the Clear-To-Send (CTS) signal (pin 5 of 25).

RS232C SERIAL INTERFACE

This High Speed Serial Interface is a Plug-In Interface Module that can be installed in the printer by the user. The only difference between this interface and the TTL is their signal levels and cable pinouts.

	RS232C SPECIFICATIONS
Asynchronous ASCII		Half-duplex communication
		Bi-Directional Communication
Data Transmission Rate		9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 bps
Data Length		8 bit (selectable)
Stop Bit		1 bit (fixed)
Parity Bit		ODD, EVEN, NONE (selectable)
Codes Used		ASC II Character Codes, JIS Kanji Codes
Control Codes		STX (02H), ETX (03H), ACK (06H), NAK (15H)
Connector		Special
Cable		Special
Signal Levels		High = +5V to +12V, Low = -5V to -12V

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