
EXT CONNECTOR
The EXT connector on the rear panel of the “S” printers is intended for use with the
external printer accessories such as label rewinders or applicators. The DB-9S type
connector provides a choice of four different output signals along with various error
conditions.
Pin Assignments
PIN DIRECTION SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 To Host Vcc - +5V
2 To Host Ribbon Near End - This pin goes high when the amount of
ribbon on the unwind shaft is approximately 46 feet (14 m). The
output will be low when the ribon is completely out.
3 To Host Error - This pin goes low when the printer detects an error
condition such as head open or receiving buffer full.
4 To Printer Reprint - The last label will be reprinted when this signal is
received.
5 To Printer Print Start - The printer will print one label when this pin is pulled
to ground. This signal must be enabled by placing switch
DSW3-5 on the Control Panel in the OFF position.
6 To Host End Print - It is used to drive an applicator or other external
device requiring synchronization with the print cycle. You may
choose between four types of output signals using control panel
DSW3-6 and DSW3-7 selections.
7 To Host Label Out - This pin goes low (0V) when a label out error exists.
8 To Host Ribbon Out - This pin goes low when the ribbon is out.
9 Reference Signal Ground
NOTE: The signals on pins 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8 each have an open collector output. These pins normally measure +.07V
maximum when a true condition exists. If a false condition occurs, the voltage will drop to 0V. To achieve a signal
level of +5V, you must add a 330 ohm, 1/4W pull-up resistor between the open collector output pin and Vcc (pin 1) as
illustrated . This will provide a signal level of +5V for a true condition and 0V when a false condition exists. The maxi-
mum voltage that can be applied to these pins is +50V and the maximum current they can sink is 500 milliamps.
Vcc= +5V
Pin 1
330 ohm, 1/4W
Pin 2, 3, 6,7 or 8
Signal Out
Section 6. Interface Specifications
Page 6-10 9001034 Rev E SATO “S” Print Engines
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