
SECTION 3 - Interface Specifications
Rev C
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SATO M-8400RV Service Manual
3-4 RS232C Serial Interface (Cont.)
Status Byte Definition, Bi-Directional Protocol
ASCII
HEX
DEFINITION
OFF-LINE, ERROR CONDITION
a
61
Receive Buffer Full
b 62
Head
Open
c 63
Paper
End
d
64
Ribbon End
e 65
Media
Error
f 66
Sensor
Error
g 67
Head
Error
i
68
Memory Card Error
j 6A
Cutter
Error
k
6B
Other Error Condition
3-5 Centronics Parallel Interface
Electrical Specifications
Printer Connector
AMP 57-40360 (DDK) or equivalent
Cable Connector
AMP 57-30360 (DDK) or equivalent
Cable Length
10 ft. or less
Signal Level
High = +2.4V to +5.0V
Low = 0V to -0.4V
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>
<STX><ESC>A..Job#n..<ESC>Z<ETX>
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67;
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