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Appendix b: interface specifications, Serial – AMT Datasouth 4000 User Manual

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Appendix B: INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

This appendix presents the interface specifications of I/O ports for the printer. These specifications
include pin assignments, protocols and detailed information about how to properly interface your printer
with your host or terminal.

Serial

The RS-232 connector on the printer side is a female, DB-9.

Pin

Direction Definition

1

In

DSR

2

In

RxData

3

Out

TxData

5

-

Ground

6

Out

DTR

7

Out

RTS

8

In

CTS

9

Out

+5V

Note: Pin 9 is reserved for KDU (keyboard device unit) only, therefore do not connect this pin if you

are using a general host like a PC.

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