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SATO M10e PN 9001101 Rev. A Page 6-1
SECTION 6.
INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS
INTRODUCTION
The M10e printer utilize a Plug-In Interface Module for maximum printer configuration
flexibility. This section presents the interface specifications for the M10e printer. These
specifications include detailed information on how to properly interface your printer with your
host system.
The following information is presented in this section:
• Interface Types
• Using the Receive Buffer
• IEEE1284 Parallel Interface
• Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
• Local Area Network (LAN) Interface
• RS232C Serial Interface
• Bi-Comm Communications Protocol
• Status Response
INTERFACE TYPES
The parallel interface for the M-8400RVe printer is a high speed, bi-directional interface that
conforms to the IEEE1284 specification (ECP mode on some computers). The interface is also
compatible with the older Centronics parallel interface standard. If it does not detect the
correct IEEE1284 signals in the interface connection, it will automatically operate in the
standard Centronics mode which is much slower. To use the IEEE1284 parallel interface to its
fullest capability requires that the host also have an IEEE1284 compatible interface and that
the two be connected with a cable that meets the IEEE1284 specification. If either of these two
are not present, the data rate is severely compromised.
In order to provide flexibility in communicating with a variety of host computer systems all ìeî
printers use a Plug-In Interface Module. The IEEE1284 Interface module is shipped with the
printer unless another interface type is specified at the time of the order. The other interfaces
available are a high speed (to 57.6K bps) serial interface, an Ethernet interface or an optional
Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface.
The Parallel interface will probably be the most useful in communicating with IBM PCs and
compatibles. The RS232C Serial interface allows connectivity to a number of other hosts. The
USB interface allows the printer to be connected to a computer that supports peripherals
attached to a USB bus. Up to 127 peripherals can be connected to a single USB port. The
interfaces available are a high speed (to 57.6K bps) serial interface, an Ethernet interface or an
optional Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface.