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Connection of the M-Series Printer to data sources using data
codes other than ASCII requires the use of an appropriate
protocol converter. Connection to data sources using interfaces
other than the type installed in the printer requires the use of an
appropriate interface converter.
The M-Series Printer comes with either an Electronics Industries
Association (EIA) RS-232 serial data interface or a
factory-installed parallel interface. In both cases, the required
interface cable is not supplied with the printer.
Command/control data signals are received via the RS-232 port,
parallel port, or DIP switches and are sent to the main logic
board. The microprocessor continuously monitors these signals
along with the inputs received from the control panel and various
sensors. The microprocessor interprets this information and
controls the M-Series Printer mechanics, printhead,
communications, command interpretation, label formatting, media
control, and mechanical drive.
The print mechanism has been designed to print random
information labels, tickets, and tags. It uses a square dot thermal
printhead that heats a ribbon as it passes beneath the print elements,
melting its ink onto the media (direct thermal uses heat-sensitive
media instead of an inked ribbon). Constant print speeds may be
selected via software control.
The standard printhead for the M-Series Printer has a print
resolution of 8 dots/mm (203.2 dots/inch). An optional printhead is
available for the 200M that has 6 dots/mm (152 dots/inch) resolution.
The media transport mechanism of the M-Series Printer has been
designed to accommodate various types of media, including
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