TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (INPUT)
Interface:
Synchronization:
Baud rate:
Word length
Start bit:2
Data bits:
Parity bit:
Stop bits:
Signal polarity
Mark:
Space:
Handshaking:
Data buffer:
Connector Signals and Functions
Pin No. Signal Name Direction
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 - 10
11
12-19
20
21 - 25
10
RS-232C-level
Asynchronous
150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200
BPS (selectable)
1
7 or 8 (selectable)
Odd, even, none (selectable)
More than one bit
Logical 1 (–3V to –15V)
Logical 0 (+3V to +15V)
DTR, XON/XOFF, ETX/ACK
8 kbytes (standard)
GND
—
TXD
OUT
RXD
IN
RTS
OUT
CTS
—
NC
GND
—
NC
RCH
OUT
NC
DTR
OUT
NC
Function
Printer chassis ground
Data from printer
Data to printer
Always SPACE
Not checked by printer
Not used
Signal ground
Not used
Same signal as pin 20
Not used
SPACE when printer ready to receive
Not used