Unit 3: Installation
CL408-412e Supplemental Manual
3-15 PN: 9001159A
EXT ACCESSORY PORT
The 14 pin, Centronics type EXT connector provides printer interface with printer accessories with a choice of four
different output signals along with various error conditions. A DB-9 to 14 pin Centronics adapter cable is required
for interfacing.
SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS
Corresponding Protocol TCP/IP
Network Layer ARP, RARP, IP, ICMP
Session Layer TCP, UDP
Application Layer LPD, FTP, TELNET, BOOTP, DHCP
NOTE: Print data can be sent by LPR and FTP of TCP/IP and dedicated socket protocol. Printer status is obtainable by
dedicated socket protocol.
NOTE: In the TCP/IP protocol enviroment, LPD and FTP are provided for printing; TELNET for variable setup; ARP, RARP,
and BOOTP/DHCP for address setup.
LPD protocol complies with RFC1179 and handles the list of logical printer name as queue name such as lp, sjis, euc. In
addition, a banner page can be printed by a proper setup.
When sending the job by LPR, the transmission order of data file/control file within the job will not affect print operation. In
addition, if the banner page is specified, it will be added to each data file. Job deletion by LPR is not available.
FTP protocol complies with RFC959 and handles the list of logical printer name as a transfer directory. File transfer to this
directory executes print operation. It is possible to specify ASCII(A), Binary(I) and TENEX(L8) as transfer mode - although the
mode difference is dependent on the client. A banner page may be printed with a proper setup.
TELNET Complies with RFC854. This operation consists of interactive menu form and enables change and reference of
internal setup, and to display status. To change the setup, enter “root” user and password at the time of login. Default of root
pasword is set as null (linefeed only).
READY/BUSY INTERFACE SIGNALS
DB-9
PIN
14 PIN
CENTRONICS
DIRECTION SIGNAL DEFINITION
1 13 To Host Vcc -/+5V
2 10 To Host
Ribbon Near End - goes high when the amount of ribbon on the supply
spindle is approximately 46 feet (14M). The output is low when the ribbon
is completely out.
3 4To Host
Error - goes low when the printer detects an error condition such as head
open or receive buffer is full.
4 7To Printer
Reprint - a duplicate of the last label in a print job is reprinted when this
signal is received.
5 5To Printer
Print Start - one label will print when this pin is pulled to ground. This
signal must be enabled by placing dipswitch DSW3-5 on the control
panel to OFF position.
6 6To Host
End Print - used to drive an applicator or other externaldevice requiring
synchronization with the print cycle. Four types of output signals may be
chosen using the control panels DSW3-6 and DSW3-7 dipswitches.
Refer to the timing charts below.
7 1 To Host Label Out - goes low (0V) when a label error exists.
8 3 To Host Ribbon Out - goes low (0V) whe ribbon is out.
9 2 Reference Signal Ground.
8 To Printer Isolated Power Source - for signal output.
