Printronix SL5000r RFID Smart Label and Thermal Printers - Manual (Page 355)

Interface Options
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IPDS for Use with a NIC and Twinax Host Interface
This option supports the IPDS language to allow a LAN connection as well as
a direct connection of the printer to an IBM host computer that uses the twinax
data interface. This option is applicable to non SL printers. The printer may be
ordered with this option installed and the required hardware to support it, or it
can be field installed by an authorized service representative. The printer
must have a NIC, Coax/Twinax interface and a 300 DPI printhead installed to
support this field installed option.
General Purpose Input/Ouput (GPIO)
GPIO is both hardware and software. The hardware is the actual IO board to
be mounted in the printer , and the software is the GPIO Manager which is
part of PNE. The GPIO hardware is a printed circuit board containing optically
isolated inputs and outputs as well as relays. The GPIO software is both a
printer resident GPIO event parser and a PC-based GPIO manager that
allows the user to define how the general purpose IO hardware should
behave for the given application.
RS-422
An optional serial interface that enables the printer to operate with bit serial
devices that are compatible with an RS232 controller. The printer may be
ordered with an RS-422 serial interface installed or it can be installed by an
authorized service representative at a later date.
Supplies And Accessories
The best printing solution is achieved when the printer, ribbon, and media are
matched to the application requirements. The use of Genuine Printronix
Thermal Media and Ribbons will ensure optimum image quality, consistent
bar code performance, and extended life of the printhead.
Please refer to the Printronix Media Selection Guide for details concerning the
application suitability for all media and ribbon products. To obtain a copy of
this guide, or for any other questions concerning Genuine Printronix Thermal
Supplies, please call:
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