Star Micronics TSP400Z Series user manual Appendix E Peripheral unit drive circuit

Appendix E: Peripheral unit drive circuit

A drive circuit for driving peripheral units (such as cash drawers) is featured on the main logic board of this printer. A modular connector for driving peripheral units is featured on the output side on the drive circuit. When using this circuit, connect the cable for the peripheral unit. (Cables must be prepared by the user.) Note that Page Mode does not support external-device drive commands. Drive commands are available only in Line Mode.

Use cables which meet the following specifications.

1.Use the modular plug as shown in the fingure.

2.A separate ground wire is required for Europe only.

3.If the printer is to be used in Europe, the Ferrite core and the cable should be separate, as shown in the figure.

CAUTION: DO NOT connect any other plug to the peripheral unit connector.

Modular plug MOLEX 90075-0007,

AMP641337 or JAPAN BURNDY B-66-4

Shield

1 6

Wire lead

APPENDIX

Separated Ground wire connected to shield (Europe only).

Cable specifications for peripheral unit.

Distance within 5 cm.

Ferrite core

Ground wire 1 turn

A separate ground wire and noise filter are required for Europe.

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