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6.1.2.3 Printer interface
• Depending on the basic setup the RS-232C port can be used as a printer port.
• The applicable printer is a DPU-414 series manufactured by Seiko Electronics, Co., Ltd.
Refer to the printer manual and establish the communication settings compatible to this
instrument.
Since this instrument is subjected to the following restrictions, select the optimal condi-
tions on the printer side.
1. Communication speed (baud rate)
Set to 9600 bps. Select as much as possible 9600 bps, which is the factory setting, even
though the supported speeds are from 1200 to 19200 bps.
2. Line control
On this instrument XON/XOFF control can not be used. Select the H/W BUSY control
on the printer.
3. Print mode
On this instrument the output is made in a format of 40 columns/line. Always select the
normal print mode (40 columns/line) on the printer.
4. Setup command
This can not be used on this instrument.
5. International alphabet code
This instrument always outputs ASCII codes.
• The GP-IB interface can also be used at the same time.
6.1.2.4 RS-232C/GP-IB commands
• On this instrument either one of the RS-232C or GP-IB interfaces can be used. This
selection must be made in the basic setup.
• For the descriptions about the GP-IB interface refer to Section 6.2.4 "GP-IB Interface".
The SRQ status bytes of GP-IB are that follow:
bit7 bit0bit6 bit1bit5 bit3 bit2bit4
0
0RSV 00000
0 RSV
Error No.010
01RSV GO00NG1
In the event of OK
In the event of ERx
In the event of data response
RSV: Set to “1” according to a service request.
NG: Set to “1” according to a ±NG measurement
GO: Set to “1” according to a GO measurement
• This section describes the reception commands used by the RS-232C and GP-IB interfaces
and the response (transmission) commands that correspond to the reception commands.
The data section of each command consists of ASCII codes.
• The GP-IB commands includes additional “SRQ”, “NSRQ”, and “PR” commands.
• Use the following command subscriptions, symbols and supplement descriptions when you
read Section 6.1.2.5 “List of commands”.
