SATO M8460S User Manual
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SATO RISC Printers
5. Interface Specifications
Programming Manual
DATA STREAMS
Single Job Buffer: The Single Job Buffer mode is not available when
using the Centronics interface.
Multi Job Buffer:<STX><ESC>A . . Job#1 . . <ESC>Z<ETX>
using the Centronics interface.
Multi Job Buffer:<STX><ESC>A . . Job#1 . . <ESC>Z<ETX>
<STX><ESC>A . . Job#n . . <ESC>Z<ETX>
Note:
For parallel communications, the STX and ETX characters
are not required .
5.6 I/F Connector
PIN Assignments S-Types and M8400RV
NOTE: The signals on pins 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8 each have an open collec-
tor output. These pins normally measure +.07V maximum when a
true condition exists. If a false condition occurs, the voltage will drop
to 0V. To achieve a signal level of +5V, you must add a 1K ohm, ¼ W
pull-up resistor between the open collector output pin and Vcc (pin
1) as illustrated. This will provide a signal level of +5V for a true con-
tor output. These pins normally measure +.07V maximum when a
true condition exists. If a false condition occurs, the voltage will drop
to 0V. To achieve a signal level of +5V, you must add a 1K ohm, ¼ W
pull-up resistor between the open collector output pin and Vcc (pin
1) as illustrated. This will provide a signal level of +5V for a true con-
PIN DIRECTION
SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1
To Host
Vcc -+5V
2
To Host
Ribbon Near End - This pin goes high when the amount
of ribbon on the unwind shaft is approximately 46 feet (14
m). The output will be low when the ribbon is completely
out.
of ribbon on the unwind shaft is approximately 46 feet (14
m). The output will be low when the ribbon is completely
out.
3
To Host
Error - This pin goes low when the printer detects an error
condition such as head open or receiving buffer full.
condition such as head open or receiving buffer full.
4
To Printer
Reprint - The last label will be reprinted when this signal
is received.
is received.
5
To Printer
Print Start - The printer will print one label when this pin is
pulled to ground. This signal must be enabled by placing
switch DSW3-5 on the Control Panel in the OFF position.
pulled to ground. This signal must be enabled by placing
switch DSW3-5 on the Control Panel in the OFF position.
6
To Host
End Print - It is used to drive an applicator or other exter-
nal device requiring synchronisation with the print cycle.
You may choose between four types of output signals
using control panel DSW3-6 and DSW3-7 selections.
nal device requiring synchronisation with the print cycle.
You may choose between four types of output signals
using control panel DSW3-6 and DSW3-7 selections.
7
To Host
Label Out - This pin goes low (OV) when a label out error
exists.
exists.
8
To Host
Ribbon Out - This pin goes low when the ribbon is out.
9
Reference
Signal Ground