Star Micronics NX-15 Printer User Manual


 
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Table G-1
Serial interface pirffunctions
PioNo.
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Direction
Function
1 GND
Printer’s chassis ground.
2 TXD OUT
This pin carries data from the printer.
3
RXD
IN This pin carries data to the printer.
4 RTS OUT
This is ON when the printer is ready to
receive data.
5
CTS
IN
This pin is ON when the computer is
ready to send data.
6
DSR
IN
This pin is ON when the computer is
ready to send data. This printer does not
check this pin.
7 GND
Signal ground.
8
DCD
IN This pin is ON when the computer is
ready to send data. This printer does not
check this pin.
9
TTYTXI)R
This pin is the return path for data
transmitted from the printer on the 20mA
current loop.
10
TTY TXD OUT
This pin carries data from the printer on
the 20mA current loop.
11 RCH OUT
This is the signal line for the serial busy
protocols. This pin goes OFF when
printer’s buffer fills, and ON when the
printer is ready to receive data. In the
busy protocols this line carries the same
signal as pin 20.
12
N/C Unused.
13
GND
Signal ground.
14-16 N/C
Unused.
17 ‘lTYTXDR
This pin is the return path for data
transmitted from the printer on the 20mA
nt loop.
18 TTY RXDR
This pin is the return path for data
transmitted to the printer on the 20mA
current loop.
This pin carries data to the printer on the
20mA current loop.
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The printer turns this pm ON when it is.
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19 TTY RXD IN
20
DTR o’
ready to receive data.
21-22 N/C
TTnllsed 1
23 TTY RXDR
24
25
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This pin is the return path for data
transmitted to the printer on the 20mA
current loop.
TTY TXD OUT
This pin carries data from the printer on
the 20mA current looD.
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TTY RXD IN
This in carries data to the printer on the
1“20m current loop.