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TM-U295/U295P
Specification
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H.2. Interface Operation
H.2.1 Power-On
In this interface, the printer status after power-on sequence is available by checking Logic-HIGH.
In 500 ms after Logic-HIGH exceeds High level (3.0 V) following the power-on sequence, all signals
become active.
H.2.2 Hardware Reset
The printer may be forcedly reset through the nInit signal. However, in either of the following conditions,
the forced printer reset becomes inoperative and Low level pulses are ignored.
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When the 1284-Active(nSelectIn) singal is High.
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When the printer is equipped with a Hardware Reset ON/OFF facility available by setting the DIP
switch and the DIP switch is set in the OFF position.
To reset the printer with the nInit signal, the following signal timing shall be satisfied.
Figure H.2.2.1 nInit signal-driven hardware reset
H.2.3 Compatibility Mode
H.2.3.1 Description
The Compatibility Mode features compatibility with the Centronics interface popular among the
existing PCs. This is the initialization mode of the interface following the power-on sequence and
also the printer reset. Under normal condition, the printer receives data from the host in this mode.
Data transmissions are proceeded as follows.
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The host checks that the printer has been ready for data acception then sends data and the nStrobe
signal.
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Upon detection of Strobe signal from the host, the printer responds by setting Busy high to receive
transmitted data.
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After completion of data reception, the printer sends the nAck LOW pulse signal and sets the Busy
signal low. Then the printer becomes ready to receive next data.