Datamax E-Class Mark II Programmer's Manual

Appendix J – General Purpose Input Output Port Applications
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Failure to properly configure the GPIO Port can result in damage to the printer and / or connected devices.
Applicator Interface Card (Type 2) GPI/O Port B Overview
Pin Number
Signal Name /
Direction
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Jumper Position Function / Description
Installed
Printer +5VDC is used (.5 amp maximum).
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Drawing more than .5 amps can cause unreliable printer operation.
1 +5 VDC JMP 11
Removed +5VDC must be supplied.
2 Input 6 N/A N/A Programmed input function.
3 Input 3 N/A N/A Programmed input function.
Installed: Pins 1 – 2 Programmed output function pulled-up to +5VDC.
Installed: Pins 2 – 3 Programmed output function pulled-up to +24VDC.
4 Output 6 JMP 7
Removed An external voltage via external pull-ups determine this level, not exceed +30VDC.
Installed: Pins 1 – 2 Programmed output function pulled-up to +5VDC.
Installed: Pins 2 – 3 Programmed output function pulled-up to +24VDC.
5 Output 3 JMP 4
Removed An external voltage via external pull-ups determine this level, not exceed +30VDC.
Installed Printer chassis is used.
6 Ground JMP 10
Removed Ground must be supplied.
7 Input 5 N/A N/A Programmed input function.
8 Input 2 N/A N/A Programmed input function.
Installed: Pins 1 – 2 Programmed output function pulled-up to +5VDC.
Installed: Pins 2 – 3 Programmed output function pulled-up to +24VDC. 9 Output 5 JMP 6
Removed An external voltage via external pull-ups determine this level, not exceed +30VDC.
Installed: Pins 1 – 2 Programmed output function pulled-up to +5VDC.
Installed: Pins 2 – 3 Programmed output function pulled-up to +24VDC.
10 Output 2 JMP 3
Removed An external voltage via external pull-ups determine this level, not exceed +30VDC.
11 +24 VDC N/A N/A Printer +24 VDC (1.5 amp maximum).
12 Input 4 N/A N/A Programmed input function.
13 Input 1 N/A N/A Programmed input function.
Installed: Pins 1 – 2 Programmed output function pulled-up to +5VDC.
Installed: Pins 2 – 3 Programmed output function pulled-up to +24VDC.
14 Output 4 JMP 5
Removed An external voltage via external pull-ups determine this level, not exceed +30VDC.
Installed: Pins 1 – 2 Programmed output function pulled-up to +5VDC.
Installed: Pins 2 – 3 Programmed output function pulled-up to +24VDC.
15 Output 1 JMP 2
Removed An external voltage via external pull-ups determine this level, not exceed +30VDC.
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Signal directions are given relative to the printer.

Datamax E-Class Mark II Specifications

General

Resolution	203 dpi (8 dots/mm) or 300 dpi (12 dots/mm)
Operating Temperature	40°F to 95°F (4°C to 35°C)
Storage Temperature	-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Print Method	Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer
Max Print Speed	6 inches per second (ips)
Memory	8 MB DRAM
Interface	Serial, Parallel, USB
Media Type	Labels, Tags, Receipts
Media Width	0.75" (19 mm) to 4.65" (118 mm)
Media Thickness	0.0025 to 0.008 inches (0.0635 to 0.2032 mm)
Power Requirements	100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz