Datasheet
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Design Overview
- Printer Overview
- Basic Printer Dimensions
- Printer Orientation
- Printer Features
- General Printing Information
- Basic Printer Mounting (printer only)
- Design Your Own Mounting
- Print Modes
- Looping Presenter (Kiosk Mode)
- Vertical Presenter (Kiosk Mode)
- Receipt (Page) Imaging Modes
- Controls, Indicators, and Sensors
- Sensing, Status and Error Reporting
- Feed Button Modes
- Printer Configuration Methods and Tools
- Fonts and Your Printer
- Connections
- Media
- Accessories
- Accessories Overview
- Nozzle Bezel – P1011185
- Shutter Bezel – 104591
- Small Core Media Adapter – G105156
- Quick-Fit Hubs – 103939
- Quick Fit Leaf Spring Retainer – 01473-000
- Roll Support – P1014124
- Media Roll Low Sensor
- Universal Roll Holder – P1014125
- Printer Mounting Plate – 104208
- Wall Mount Roll Holder – P1014123
- Printer Power Supply – 808099-004
- Universal Serial Bus (USB) Cable – P1027715
- Large Media Roll Adapter – P1026858
- Mounting Plate for Large Media Roll Adapter – P1027728
- Using other Accessories with the Large Media Roll Adapter
- Routing Cables with the Large Media Roll Adapter
- Troubleshooting

Connections
Connecting the Printer to the Host
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P1016701-001 Rev. B KR403 Hardware Integrator Guide 9/24/2010
Serial Communications
Refer to Figure 4-15. The required cable must have a nine-pin “D” type (DB-9P) male
connector on one end, which is plugged into the mating (DB-9S) serial port located on the
back of the printer . The other end of this signal interface cable connects to a serial port
at the host computer. Depending on the specific interface requirements, this will most
likely be a Null Modem (cross-over) cable.
The serial port communication settings between the printer and host (typically a PC) must
match for reliable communication. The Bits per second (data or Baud rate) and Flow
control are the most common settings that get changed. The host (typically a Windows
PC) needs to have the data rate and data Flow control changed to match the printer’s
default communication method:
• Bits per second - 115K is the printer’s default Baud Rate (Bits per second). The
printer and host can not communicate unless these match.
• Flow control - Software and is noted by the printer’s Host Handshake setting of
Xon/Xoff. The printer may communicate if these do not match, but it may not be
reliable.
• Data bits: 8 — Default (Windows and printer)
• Parity: None — Default (Windows and printer)
• Stop bits: Doesn’t care
Figure 4-15 • Serial Connection