Specifications

2-18 Hardware
Confidential
Installation
The printer must be installed horizontally.
Configuration
Interfaces
RS-232 Serial Interface
Specifications
The data word length, baud rate, and parity depend on the DIP switch settings. (See “DIP
Switches” in Chapter 1.) The stop bit for the printer side is fixed to 1.
Switching between online and offline
The printer does not have an online/offline switch. The printer goes offline:
1. Between when the power is turned on (including reset using the interface) and when the
printer is ready to receive data.
2. During the self-test.
3. When the cover is open (the cover for the paper source selected by
ESC c 0
).
4. During paper feeding using the paper
FEED
switch.
5. When the printer stops printing due to a paper-end (only when the paper roll is not present).
6. When an error has occurred.
Acoustic noise (operating): Receipt:
When using autocutter:
Approximately 52 dB (bystander position)
When not using autocutter:
Approximately 45 dB (bystander position)
Data transmission: Serial
Synchronization: Asynchronous
Handshaking: DTR/DSR or XON/XOFF control
Signal levels: MARK = -3 to -15 V: Logic “1”
SPACE = +3 to +15 V: Logic “0”
Stop bits: 1 bit (fixed)
Connector (printer side): Female DSUB-25 pin connector