Chapter 2 External I/O Specification 2 14 Pin Signal Input- Output *1 Pulse/Level Description 17 Error & pause Output Level Indicates that the printer is in an error state, or that the printer is in an error state or a paused state. • Mode 0: Off • Mode 1: Normal: High, When an error occurs: Low • Mode 2: Normal: Low, When an error occurs: High • Mode 3: Normal: High, When an error occurs or the printer is paused: Low • Mode 4: Normal: Low, When an error occurs or the printer is paused: High 18 End print *2 *4 Output Pulse/Level The meaning of this signal varies depending on the values that are set for end print signal mode, as indicated below. • Mode 0:
End print signal OFF (End print signal not output) • Mode 1: Indicates that the printer feeds paper during Low. • Mode 2: Indicates that the printer feeds paper during High. • Mode 3 (default): Indicates that, for a pulse with a Low duration of 20 msec, printing ends and the printer feeds paper to the predetermined position. • Mode 4: Indicates that, for a pulse with a High duration of 20 msec, printing ends and the printer feeds paper to the predetermined position. 19 Printer ready *2 Output Level Indicates whether the printer is in the ready state. • L: Ready • H: Not Ready 20 Reserved - - This signal is reversed for the system.
21 Head maintenance *2 Output Level Indicates whether the printer is undergoing head maintenance. During head maintenance, the printer is undergoing either a nozzle check or head cleaning. • L: Head maintenance in progress • H: Head maintenance not in progress