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1 TABLE
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CONTENTS
1
Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................... 2
2
Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 3
2.1
Notes on Printer Firmware Revisions (Including Flash) .......................................................... 3
2.2
Copyright Notice and Disclaimer ............................................................................................ 3
2.3
Documentation Revision History ............................................................................................ 3
3
Modes of Operation ................................................................................................................... 4
3.1
Idle Mode ............................................................................................................................... 4
3.2
Spool Mode ............................................................................................................................ 4
4
Paper ......................................................................................................................................... 5
4.1
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................ 5
4.2
Paper Out and Head Up Sensors ........................................................................................... 5
5
Led Indications .......................................................................................................................... 6
6
Printer Operation and Programming .......................................................................................... 7
6.1
Data Buffer ............................................................................................................................. 7
6.2
Spool Mode ............................................................................................................................ 7
6.3
Character Printing and Fonts ................................................................................................. 7
6.4
Graphics Printing and Other Programming Modes ................................................................. 7
7
Interface Details ......................................................................................................................... 8
7.1
RS-232 Serial Interface .......................................................................................................... 8
8
Connections and EMC Precautions ........................................................................................... 9
8.1
Connector Details ................................................................................................................... 9
8.2
Connector Pinouts .................................................................................................................. 9
8.3
Power Supply Details ............................................................................................................. 9
8.4
Alternative Power Supply Arrangements .............................................................................. 10
8.5
Typical 9 Pin RS232 Data Cable Configuration .................................................................... 10
8.6
EMC Caution ........................................................................................................................ 10
9
Getting Started ........................................................................................................................ 11
9.1
Connecting to a PC – A Checklist ........................................................................................ 11
9.2
Your Application Program .................................................................................................... 11