Intermec EasyCoder 3400e User Manual

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual
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RS-422 Serial Interface
Use the RS-422 interface in long line point-to-point direct connect installations. The
printer cable must have the pin assignments for an RS-422 serial interface shown in the
table on this page.
RS-485 Serial Interface
Use the RS-485 serial interface for Multi-Drop installations only. The printer cable
must have the pin assignments for an RS-485 serial interface shown in the table on this
page.
Interface Pin No. Name Operation
RS-232/422/485 1 Chassis Ground
(GND)
Connect to pin 1, chassis ground, of connected device.
RS-232 2 Transmit Data
(TD)
Output: Connect to receive data pin of connected device.
RS-232 3 Receive Data
(RD)
Input: Connect to transmit data pin of connected device.
RS-232/422/485 4 Request to Send
(RTS)
Output: When you use a modem, connect to modem RTS pin.
The modem sets RTS to true before transmission. The printer
sets RTS to false after transmission.
RS-232/422/485 5 Clear to Send
(CTS)
Input: When you use a modem, connect to modem CTS pin. The
modem must set CTS true before the printer transmits data. If not
connected, CTS sets itself true.
RS-232/422/485 7 Signal Ground
(SG)
To enable communications, connect to signal ground of
connected device. Completes circuit for all RS-232 signals.
RS-232/422/485 11 Printer Status (PS) Output: When not using software flow control (XON/XOFF),
connect to input of connected device (for example, CTS).
Indicates printer mechanical status and status of printer input
buffer.
RS-422/485 13 Input B Input: Serial differential data to the printer.
RS-422/485 14 Output A Output: Serial differential data from the printer.
RS-422/485 16 Input A Input: Serial differential data to the printer.
RS-422/485 19 Output B Output: Serial differential data from the printer.
RS-232/422/485 20 Data Terminal
Ready (DTR)
Output: When you use a modem, connect to modem DTR pin.
When using Intermec Standard Protocol, this pin indicates that
the printer is switched on.
When using XON/XOFF or hardware flow control, this pin
indicates the printer mechanical status and the status of the
printer input buffer.

Intermec EasyCoder 3400e Specifications

Cutting Specifications

rating for 0.005-inch paper	1, 000, 000 cuts
rating for 0.010-inch paper	500, 000 cuts
cutting method	Guillotine-type blade

Dimensions and Mounting

adds to printer length	0.5 inch
minimum media width	0.75 inch
maximum media width	4.5 inches

Media Specifications

maximum media thickness	0.010 inch
minimum liner weight	40 lb
minimum cut length	1.0 inch