Datamax PE - Manual (Page 34)

PE Series Operator’s Manual 24
3.9 Applicator Connection
The applicator mechanism will receive the printed label and affix it
to an item. Applicator configuration and it’s communication with
the printer must be coordinated. The applicator interfaces into the
printer’s DB-9P Applicator Port. The table below lists the functions.
(Direction is given relative to the Printer.)
; Note: All output signals are open collector.
Pin # Function Direction
1 +5 Volt Output Out
2 Ribbon Low signal Out
3 Machine Error Out
4 (Not used) N/A
5 Start Print signal In
6 End Print signal Out
7 Label Out signal Out
8 Ribbon Out signal Out
9 Signal Ground N/A
Table 3-1 Applicator Port Pin Assignments
Pin function explanation:
Pin 1 - The Printer provides a +5 VDC, Output, fused at 1A.
Pin 2 - The Ribbon Low signal goes low when the diameter of the ribbon
supply is at the LOW RIBBON INCH setting in the setup menu.
See Section 4 for more information.
Pin 3 - The signal goes low when the Printer detects a Cover Open, Head
Open, or Buffer Full error condition. It stays low until the error
condition is corrected.
Pin 4 - Not Used