Section 7: Interface Specifications
Page 7-6
CG4 Series Operator Manual
7.3 IEEE 1284 PARALLEL INTERFACE
7.3.1 Basic Specifications of IEEE1284 parallel interface
This interface complies with the Centronics/ IEEE1284 standard.
ECP mode is recommended for LPT1 port.
LPT1 port details can be set through a computer’s BIOS settings.
Interface connector
Printer side: Amphenol (DDK) 57 to 40360 or equivalent
Cable side: Amphenol (DDK) 57 to 30360 or equivalent
Cable length: 1.5m or less
Signal level High level
Low level
: +2.4 to +5.0V
: +0.0 to +0.4V
Communication
condition setting
Use the <I1> command for the following settings.
Item Color
Receive mode Single item buffer
Multi item buffer
ACK width 010 to 200 (1=50ns)
Communication protocol cannot be fixed at compatible mode because of
IEEE1284 negotiation.
Interface type Use Printer configuration tool or <DI> command.
<DI>a
Parameter Item Value Decription
a Interface
0USB
1 IEEE1284
Maximum receive
buffer capacity
1MB
DeviceID CG408
“MFG:SATO;CMD:PCL,MPL;MDL:CG408;”
CG412
“MFG:SATO;CMD:PCL,MPL;MDL:CG412;”
Buffer near full
Buffer near full
0MB
1MB
Remaining 0.25MB
Remaining 0.5MB
occurred
released
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