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6.2 Interface
The printer is connected to a computer and prints labels according to the
commands from the computer.
Two methods of interface with a computer are as follows:
6.2.1 Serial interface system configuration
Serial interface: RS-232C (standard)
Computer
RS-232C interface
RS-232C interface
Printer
Serial interface specifications
Method Asynchronous serial interface
RS-232C
Connector DSUB 25-pin
Protocol control XON/XOFF and CTS/DTR
Receive buffer size 12K bytes
Receiving data stops when the receive buffer reaches 2K bytes
available and resumes when the receive buffer reaches 4K bytes
available
Baud rate 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bps
Bit length 7- or 8-bit
Stop bit Fixed
When printer receives data, stop bit is fixed at 1, and when
printer transmits data, stop bit is fixed at 2. But computer can
transmit and receive data, regardless of stop bit at 1 or 2
Parity Non