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Cable Pin Connections

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Figures A-2 to A- 6 show the pin connections for the various cables used with the Printer. The correct cable to be used depends on the needs of the host device.

The Printer will not operate properly with an incorrect cable.

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Fig. A-l. Null Modem Cable (MXM)

NOTE ~ This cable is typically used to connect to DeE equipment using XONIXOFF flow control. Part Number: 556000.

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Fia. A-3. Straight Cable (MM)

NOTE: This cable is typically used to connect to other ncE equipment using XONIXOFF flow control.

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NOTE - This cable is used to connect to a P.C. with DB25P serial ports. Flow control is either XONIXOFF or CTSIDTR. Cable Part Number: 556002.

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Fig. A-S. Penona. CODlputer Serial (DB9P) to Printer

NOTE ~ This cable is used to connect to a P.C. with DB9P communication ports. Flow control is either XONIXOFF or CTSIDTR. Cable Part Number: 556001.

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AI.3 Serial to Parallel Adapter

AI.3.t Adapter Description

The Parallel to Serial Interface Adapter is designed specifically for use with the Printer. It is a one-way communications, seg:..powered device, and therefore, no external power source is required. Although the adapter resembles a standard interface cable, it actually has sophisticated microprocessor circuitry built into the head assembly. This circuit converts standard parallel data to the RS~232 serial communication standard. This adapter is used when conaecting with a PC that has only a parallel port available.

Al.3.2 Installin, the ParaDe) to Serial Adapter

• Turn the Printer OFF.

• Connect the cable according to the label on each plug - the side labeled PC must plug into the PC's parallel printer port, and the side labeled PRINTER must plug the Printer's RS-232 serial port.

• The Printer Dlust be set to default communication settings. These are: 9600 baud,

8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. (The default settings are selected by setting DIP Switch SWI, positions I, 2, 3~ and 4 to OFF) .

.. Tum the Printer ON.

CAUTION - Always TURN POWER OFF BEFORE connecting the Parallel to Serial Interface Adapter.

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Fig. A-8. Serial to Parallel.

NOTE - This cable is used to connect to a P.C. with a DB25M Parallel port. Flow control is CTSIDTR only. Cable Part Number: 899516.

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Al.O Sample Programs

The following sample programs are intended to aid the technician in testing and performing adjustments. They provide a useful test label and some software switching functions.

These programs are created in the DOS environment using the EDIT command. Additional information on DOS and EDIT can be found using the DOS HELP function, or the DOS manual.

• All of the sample programs require the use of the AB character. Creating the AD character in DOS is done in the following way:

. • At the DOS prompt simultaneously press the CTRL key and the "P' key.

• Simultaneously press the CTRL key and the "B" key.

• When entering command sequences (e.g.; "BZ) there should be no space between the AB character and any following characters ("BZ~ not A8 Z).

• If the host unit's COM port has not been set, it may be necessary to run the DOS MODE command. To do so:

o At the DOS prompt, type MODE COMl:9600,N,8t1

• Press ENTER.

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Al.l Sample Test Label

The following program will produce a useful Test Label that includes Human Readable data in different sizes and orientations, as well as a Bar Code sample .

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EDIT TEST.TST

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• Type the following:

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• From the EDIT menu at the top of the screen, select SAVE and EXIT.

To print the file:

• At the DOS prompt. type

COPY TEST.TST COM!:

.. Press ENTER. The Printer should now print this Test Label.

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Al.2 Beginning the Self Test Without a Printer Reset

As noted in the text, testing the Printer with Continuous media installed presents a special problem) since the Test sequence begins with a reset, which changes the Printer to its default settings. After a reset, the Label Edge Sensor will be active, but will fail to detect label edges on the Continuous media.

The following program will avoid this problem by beginning the Self Test or the Character Dump mode without allowing the Printer to reset.

To create the file:

o At the DOS prompt, type

EDIT TEST.LAB

• Press ENTER. DOS's EDIT program will start •

• Type

..... BCOlOO

"HZ (for Self Test) or "BP (for Character Dump Mode)

o From the EDIT menu at the top of the screen. choose SAVE and EXIT.

To send the file:

• AttheDOS~omp~~

COpy TEST.LAB COMl:

CD Press ENTER. The Printer should now begin the chosen function.

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A2.3 Setting the Printer to Reflective Mode

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The Printer can only be set to Reflective Sensing Mode through the use of a software command . The following program will switch the Printer from Transmissive to Reflective Mode.

To create the file:

o At the DOS prompt; type

EDIT TEST.REF

• Press Enter. DOS's EDIT program will start .

• Type

• From the EDIT menu at the top of the screen, choose SAVE and EXIT.

To send the file:

., At the DOS prompt, type

COpy TEST. REF COM!:

CD Press ENTER. The Reflective Sensor should now be active.

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