Microcom 326M, User Manual

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Getting Started Chapter 3
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326M User’s Guide
3.2.3 Optional Cutter Interface
The printer provides a connector on the rear panel for the optional cutter interface. Use this
connector when a cutter is installed on the printer. To prevent damage to the printer and/or
cutter, connect the cutter when the
printer’s power is off. Refer to Figure 6 for the location
of the cutter interface connector. Refer to the LDSII Programming Guide for additional
information regarding the “^D506)” and “^D740)” cutter control commands.
3.2.4 Optional LPD / INPUT 2 Sensor
Port 1 on the printer’s rear panel provides an extra input signal to the printer that may be
used in conjunction with an optional sensor. This sensor is configured using the “^D508)”
command (refer to the LDSII Programming Guide) to set the desired polarity of the sensor.
Once the sensor is blocked or activated, the printer issues either the “>INPUT 2<” or
>LABEL/TAG PRESENT<” enquiry response that may be defined by the user to identify
custom meanings. Refer to the LDSII Programming Guide for additional information
regarding the operational commands required to use this input.
3.2.5 Optional Remote Button
Port 2 on the printer’s rear panel provides an extra connection that may be used with a
custom remote button in addition to the “Feed” button provided on the printer’s rear panel.
This button is configured using the “^D541)” command (refer to the LDSII Programming
Guide) to set the desired operation of the button. Refer to the LDSII Programming Guide for
additional information regarding the operational commands required to use this port.
3.2.6 Optional INPUT 1 Sensor
Port 3 on the printer’s rear panel provides another input signal to the printer that may be
used in conjunction with an optional sensor. This sensor is configured using the “^D509)”
command (refer to the LDSII Programming Guide) to set the desired polarity of the sensor.
Once the sensor is blocked or activated, the printer issues the “>INPUT 1<” enquiry
response that may be defined by the user to identify custom meanings. Refer to the LDSII
Programming Guide for additional information regarding the operational commands required
to use this input.
3.2.7 Optional INPUT 3 Sensor
Port 4
on the printer’s rear panel provides an extra input signal to the printer that may be
used in conjunction with an optional sensor. This port is not yet active but will provide an
additional sensor input. Once the sensor is blocked or activated, the printer issues either
the “>INPUT 3<” enquiry response that may be defined by the user to identify custom
meanings.