Serial Interface
The printer’s built-in serial interface is based on the RS-422 standard to
allow the printer to be connected to an Apple Macintosh.
Standard:
Based on RS-422
Synchronization:
Asynchronous
Bit rate:
57.6 Kbps/230.4 Kbps
Handshaking:
DTR and XON/XOFF protocol
Word format:
Data bit
Parity bit
Start bit
Stop bit
8 bits
None
1 bit
1 bit
Connector:
8-pin mini-circular connector
Recommended cable:
Apple System/Peripheral-8 (part number
M0197) or equivalent
Optional Interfaces
The available interfaces are listed in Appendix A. Please refer to the
specifications in the user’s guide packed with the optional interface card.
Initialization
The printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in
these ways:
Hardware
initialization
∗
The printer is turned on.
∗
The printer receives an INIT signal from the
parallel interface: pin 31 goes LOW.
Software
initialization
∗
Software sends the ESC @ (initialize the printer)
command. The last panel settings are kept.
Control panel
initialization
∗
Hold down the Alt button and press the Pause
button (buffer clear). The last panel settings are
kept.
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Verde+ Reference Guide
A5 size
Appendix B
10-25-95
DR, pass 2-Rev1
B-12
Technical Specifications