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  | GND  | —  | 
  | Shield Ground  | |
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  | GND  | —  | 
  | Frame Ground  | |
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  | TXD  | OUT  | 
  | This pin carries data from the printer.  | |
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  | (Return channel)  | ||||
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  | RXD  | IN  | 
  | This pin carries data to the printer.  | |
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  | RTS | OUT  | 
  | This is SPACE when the printer power is ON.  | |
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  | This is MARK when the printer is abnormal.  | 
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  | Or there is a paper error.  | 
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  | GND  | —  | 
  | Signal ground.  | |
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  | DTR  | OUT  | 
  | This printer turns this pin SPACE when  | |
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Figure 7-3.  Modular Jack Connector
*1 Error Condition Alarm Mode
If an error condition is detected during operation, the printer will stop printing and cause the FAULT signal to go MARK. All solenoides & motors will be 
This printer can detect the following error coditions:
a.Motor Lock
b.Defective timing detector
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