Datamax-O'Neil A-Class Mark II Installation

Mounting Template Applicator Interface Card Jumper and Connector Details

Installation Overview

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Left Hand Models Right Hand Models

92-2533-01 Rev. B

Direct Thermal Media

Host and Applicator Connections

5

15

10

4

14

9

Remote Display

(Optional)

Serial Port A

USB Port

Ethernet Port

Parallel Port

Serial Port C

Serial Port D

GPIO Port B

J2

GPIO Port A

SDIO Host

USB Host
(Optional)



Note: Depending upon the model, features, options and configuration, this information will vary; consult the Operator’s Manual for detailed instructions.

(Optional)

3

13

8

2

12

7

1

11

6

5

9

4

8

J4

3

7

2

6

1

8

15

7

14

6

13

5

12

4

11

3

10

2

9

1

1

8

J1

J3

Thermal Transfer Media with CSI Ribbon

Thermal Transfer Media with CSO Ribbon

GPI/O Port A Overview

Pin Signal

1

Ground

2 +5 VDC

Signal

Direction

JMP 8

Jumper Position Function / Description

[1]

Installed Printer chassis is used.

Removed Ground externally supplied.

N/A

JMP 9

Installed Printer voltage used (.5 amp max)

[4]

Removed +5VDC externally supplied.

Start Of

3

Print

[2]

4 Slew Label

Toggle /

5

Pause

Input

N/A N/A

6 Reprint

7 +24 VDC Printer +24 VDC (1.5 amp maximum)

N/A

8 Ground
9 Ribbon Low

10

11

Service

Required

End Of

Print

12 Media Out

13 Ribbon Out

Output JMP 1

When inactive,
outputs pulled up to
a voltage determined
by jumper settings,
where:

 Pins 1-2 = +5VDC;
 Pins 2-3 = 24VDC;

or,

 None = Common

external voltage

14 Data Ready

(not to exceed
+30VDC) via

SOP signal; programmable

Advances media until HIGH and then,
if not Continuous, positions at TOF.

Pauses the printer when LOW.

Reprints the last label; and, if always
LOW, results in non-stop printing.

Printer chassis.

[1]

Programmable

; warning LOW

DIAMETER condition.
Evoked upon Fault

Programmable

[1]

[1]

; EOP process end.

Evoked when Out of Stock; active
LOW.

Evoked when Out of Ribbon; active
LOW.

Evoked if a label awaits; after the
SOP, printing begins. Active LOW.

[3]

; Active LOW.

external pull-ups

15

Option

Fault

(providing a 20K
ohm feedback thru

Evoked during a Linear Scanner or
RFID fault; active LOW.

any two outputs).

[1]

Signal directions given relative to the printer.

[2]

If active with no current print job, “WAITING FOR DATA” will be displayed. Specifying a quantity of 9999 while keeping this signal ON will cause non-stop label printing, except in single label “Imaging Mode” which will cause the printer to stop between labels.

[3]

See PRINTER OPTIONS / GPIO PORT.

[4]

Drawing more than 0.5 amps can cause unreliable printer operation.

GPI/O Port B Overview

1

Signal &

Direction

+5 VDC JMP 11

Jumper Position Function / Description

[1]

Installed Printer voltage used (.5 amp max)

Removed +5VDC externally supplied.

2 Input 6 N/A N/A Programmed function.
3 Input 3 N/A N/A Programmed function.

[4]

Pin

Installed: Pins 1-2 Programmed function pulled-up to +5VDC.
Installed: Pins 2-3 Programmed function pulled-up to +24VDC. 4 Output 6 JMP 7

Removed External source and pull-ups, not to exceed 30VDC.

Installed: Pins 1-2 Programmed function pulled-up to +5VDC.

5 Output 3 JMP 4

Installed: Pins 2-3 Programmed function pulled-up to +24VDC.

Removed External source and pull-ups, not to exceed +30VDC.

6 Ground JMP 10

Installed Printer chassis is used.

Removed Ground externally supplied.
7 Input 5 N/A N/A Programmed function.
8 Input 2 N/A N/A Programmed function.

Installed: Pins 1-2 Programmed function pulled-up to +5VDC.

9 Output 5 JMP 6

Installed: Pins 2-3 Programmed function pulled-up to +24VDC.

Removed External source and pull-ups, not to exceed +30VDC.

Installed: Pins 1-2 Programmed function pulled-up to +5VDC.

10 Output 2 JMP 3

Installed: Pins 2-3 Programmed function pulled-up to +24VDC.

Removed External source and pull-ups, not to exceed +30VDC.

11 +24 VDC N/A N/A Printer +24 VDC (1.5 amp max).
12 Input 4 N/A N/A Programmed function.
13 Input 1 N/A N/A Programmed function.

Installed: Pins 1-2 Programmed function pulled-up to +5VDC.

14 Output 4 JMP 5

Installed: Pins 2-3 Programmed function pulled-up to +24VDC.

Removed External source and pull-ups, not to exceed +30VDC.

Installed: Pins 1-2 Programmed function pulled-up to +5VDC.

15 Output 1 JMP 2

Installed: Pins 2-3 Programmed function pulled-up to +24VDC.

Removed External source and pull-ups, not to exceed +30VDC.

WARNING: Failure to properly configure the GPIO Port jumper settings may result in damage to the printer and / or applicator.