Datamax M-Class, Operator'S Manual

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150 M-Class
GPIO Port Connections and Functions
Pin # Signal Name Signal
State
Signal
Direction
[1]
Signal
Description
1 Vcc +5 VDC Output P5 VDC
2 Printer
Fault
Low Output Goes low if the printer detects any fault. Applicable only if cutter not
equipped. . To activate set GPIO Option to “YES” and Cutter
Equipped to “NO”
[2]
.
3 Spare Reserved Input N/A
4 Start of
Print
(SOP)
Low Level Input For applicators, it is recommended to only set the SOP signal to ACTIVE
LOW. When ready to print a label, the applicator should set this signal low
for at least 50ms or until the EOP signal goes not active. (See sample circuit
next page.) To activate set the PRESENT SENSOR Option to “YES”
[2]
.
Note: If a label is ready to print, the printer will blink the STOP LED
signifying “WAITING FOR SIGNAL” until it receives the applicator’s Start
of Print signal.
5 End of
Print
(EOP)
Low Level Output Goes low when printed label reaches the presented position. Minimum
signal time 20msecs. To activate set GPIO Option to “YES”
[2]
.
6 Signal
Ground
Ground N/A N/A
7 +24V 1.6 Amp
Fused
(MPCB)
Output N/A
8 Signal
Ground
Ground N/A N/A
1
Signal direction given relative to the printer.
2
Selection for this option can be set via the Printer Set Configuration Command <STX>Kc or the Printer Setup Function. The Printer Set
Configuration Parameter Mnemonics are “PS” for Present Sensor (N,Y,A(Auto)); “CE” for Cutter Equipped (N,Y,A(Auto)) and “GE” for GPIO
(N,YorA(Applicator)). The Printer Setup selections are: Item #3 PRESENT SENSOR; Item #4 CUTTER EQUIPPED; and Item #25 GPIO.