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Communications

Refer to Figure 1 on page 7. The 170PAX3™-Series print engine comes standard with

both an Electronics Industries Association (EIA) RS-232 serial interface (DB-25 Con-

nector) and an IEEE 1284 Centronics®-compatible parallel interface. The serial inter-

face is also configured for both RS-422/RS-485 single drop and RS-485 multi-drop

serial interfaces.

Any of these four interface methods may be used to send commands and label formats

from a host to the print engine. Print engine status can be sent back to the host by RS-

232, RS-422, RS-485 and parallel interfaces.

A DB-15 Applicator Interface Connector provides communication between the print

engine and the associated applicator hardware. In some applications, control signal tim-

ing may be a critical element in the performance of the print engine. Refer to “Appendix

B” on page 73 for control signal descriptions.

WARNING! Connecting a data communications cable while the power is ON may

damage the PAX3 print engine.

NOTE: You must supply the interface cables for your applicator hardware. Refer to

“Appendix B” on page 73 for specific cable requirements.

Print Engine Power

The Power Supply in the PAX3-Series print engine automatically detects the applied

line voltage and works in the 90 to 264 VAC, 48 to 62 Hz range.

Refer to Figure 1 on page 7. The AC Power Cord must have an IEC230 connector on

one end which plugs into the mating connector at the rear of the print engine. If a power

cable was not included with your print engine, refer to “Appendix A” on page 69.

WARNING! For personnel and equipment safety, always use a three-prong plug

with an earth ground connection to the AC Power Source.

Refer to Figure 7 on page 18 and insure that the front panel AC Power ON/OFF Switch

is in the OFF (O) position before connecting the AC Power cord to a nearby electrical

outlet.

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