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External Signal Interface. See Section 5: Interface Specifications for information
on the External Signals.
EXT Print Start Signal Selection (DSW3-5). Allows an external device to
initiate a label print. See page 5-10 for a description of signal requirements.
Note: This switch must be in the On position if a VeriScan is used to control the
printer via the EXT connector.
External Signal Type Selection (DSW3-6, DSW3-7). Selects the type of
output signal. See page 5-11 for a definition of signal types.
Repeat Print via External Signal (DSW3-8). Allows an external device to
control the reprint of the label in the print buffer. See page 5-11 for a description of
the signal requirements.
Reserved for Future Use (DSW2-6)
Note: The Centronics (Parallel) communications port on the M-8400RV is always
enabled regardless of the settings for the RS232 port. There are no settings for
Centronics! Both the Centronics and RS232 ports are active at all times. Care
should be taken to ensure that data is not transmitted to both ports simultaneously
as the received message will be corrupted.
Default Settings
Switch Selections - All switches are placed in the Off position (default) for shipping.
This will result in the following operating configuration:
DSW3-5 SETTING
Off Disabled
On Enabled
12345678
ON
OFF
DSW3
DSW3-6 DSW3-7 SETTING
Off Off Type 4
Off On Type 3
On Off Type 2
On On Type 1
12345678
ON
OFF
DSW3
DSW3-8 SETTING
Off Disabled
On Enabled
12345678
ON
OFF
DSW3
Section 2. Installation and Configuration
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