Fujitsu PRN607-S User Manual

User Manual

Thermal printer controller

PRN607-S

MAN607-S

FOR FUJITSU THERMAL PRINTERS

FTP607MCLXXX SERIES

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VERSION HISTORY

Version Date Init Status Description

1.0 030328 BB Released First release
Comments:
List of known missing parts:

1. Details for some ESC sequences are not specified.

2. Connector specification is not updated

3. IRDA specifications are not implemented.

4. Description of installed Font set missing.

Copyright 1999-2003 by I/F-COM A/S.

All rights reserved.

I/F-COM A/S has prepared this manual for use by I/F-COM A/S’ customers.
The information contained herein is the property of I/F-COM A/S and shall

not be reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written approval of
I/F-COM A/S.

I/F-COM A/S reserves the right to make changes without notice to the
specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible
for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the
materials presented, including but not limited to typographical, arithmetic, or
listing errors.

Seiko is a trademark of Seiko Instruments Inc.

Fujitsu is a trademark of Fujitsu Corporation.

APS is a trademark of Advance Printing System.

Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Date Computer Corporation.

ESC/POS is a trademark of EPSON.

Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Inc.

Safety Precautions

• Please read and understand these specifications thoroughly before
using the printer. Please keep the specifications carefully in a place
where they may be easily consulted when the printer is used.

• Please do not modify or service this printer as this may cause
unpredictable faults to occur.

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• The product is not intended to be installed in devices such as those
used in life-support medical equipment, undersea relays, and aerospace
applications or for nuclear power control, in which extremely high
reliability is required. If you are considering such applications, please
consult our customer service department.

• There is a general possibility of component failure. Every effort has
been made to improve product quality but such failures cannot be
completely excluded. Please assume that such failure may occur
before using this printer.

We would urge that these specifications should be thoroughly understood and the
printer used safely in your company or associated organisation. Please indicate or
describe in your products and in the user manuals those items, which are related to
the prevention or avoidance of danger and draw these to the attention of the eventual
client (the user).

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1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION.....................................................................................................1-7

2 INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................2-7

2.1 UNPACKING.......................................................................................................................2-7

2.2 LABELS .............................................................................................................................2-7

2.3 INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................2-7

2.4 POWER SUPPLY..................................................................................................................2-8

2.5 SETTINGS ..........................................................................................................................2-8

2.6 SERIAL INPUT/OUTPUT....................................................................................................2-11

2.6.1 Serial data transfer.................................................................................................2-11

2.6.1.1 Serial input/output port........................................................................................2-12

2.6.2 Setting functions .....................................................................................................2-12

2.6.3 Thermal Head Control............................................................................................2-13

2.6.4 Thermal Head Drive Operation..............................................................................2-13

2.6.5 Peak power limitation.............................................................................................2-13

2.6.6 Head Control Circuit..............................................................................................2-14

2.6.7 Head temperature measurement circuit .................................................................2-14

2.6.8 Vhead interrupt circuit ...........................................................................................2-14

3 SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................3-15

4 FUNCTION...........................................................................................................................4-16

4.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................4-16

4.2 SERIAL COMMUNICATION................................................................................................4-16

4.3 USB COMMUNICATION. ..................................................................................................4-16

4.4 IRDA COMMUNICATION. ................................................................................................4-16

4.5 FIRMWARE UPGRADE.......................................................................................................4-17

4.6 AUTO FORM FEED............................................................................................................4-17

4.7 CHARACTER DESIGN........................................................................................................4-18

4.7.1 Normal Character. .................................................................................................4-18

4.7.2 Low Character........................................................................................................4-18

4.7.3 Underline................................................................................................................4-18

4.7.4 Bold ........................................................................................................................4-18

4.7.5 Reverse ...................................................................................................................4-19

4.7.6 Italic........................................................................................................................4-19

4.7.7 Font sizes................................................................................................................4-19

4.8 PRINTER COMMANDS.......................................................................................................4-20

4.9 I/F-COM SIMPLE COMMAND SET. ...................................................................................4-20

4.9.1 Small Font ..............................................................................................................4-20

4.9.2 Low Font.................................................................................................................4-20

4.9.3 Narrow Font...........................................................................................................4-20

4.9.4 Normal Font...........................................................................................................4-20

4.9.5 Wide Font...............................................................................................................4-21

4.9.6 High Font ...............................................................................................................4-21

4.9.7 Large Font..............................................................................................................4-21

4.9.8 Xlarge Font.............................................................................................................4-21

4.9.9 Line Feed................................................................................................................4-21

4.9.10 Barcode on .............................................................................................................4-21

4.9.11 Feed Forward.........................................................................................................4-22

4.9.12 Reverse off..............................................................................................................4-22

4.9.13 Reverse on ..............................................................................................................4-22

4.9.14 Underline off...........................................................................................................4-22

4.9.15 Underline on...........................................................................................................4-22

4.9.16 Bold off...................................................................................................................4-23

4.9.17 Bold on ...................................................................................................................4-23

4.9.18 Italic off..................................................................................................................4-23

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4.9.19 Italic on...................................................................................................................4-23

4.9.20 Initialise Printer .....................................................................................................4-23

4.9.21 Request Software version........................................................................................4-24

4.9.22 Request Status.........................................................................................................4-24

4.9.23 Request Analog voltage..........................................................................................4-24

4.9.24 Request Temperature..............................................................................................4-25

4.9.25 Sub command set....................................................................................................4-25

4.9.26 Upgrade command.................................................................................................4-25

4.9.27 Set auxiliary output.................................................................................................4-25

4.9.28 Automatic sending status........................................................................................4-26

4.9.29 Stop sending automatic status................................................................................4-26

4.9.30 Color/Grey scale graphic.......................................................................................4-26

4.9.31 Enable saving data.................................................................................................4-26

4.9.32 Save data to board..................................................................................................4-27

4.9.33 Change dot size.......................................................................................................4-27

4.9.34 Change form feed length.........................................................................................4-27

4.9.35 Change baud rate...................................................................................................4-27

4.9.36 Change form feed time............................................................................................4-27

4.9.37 Feed Paper.............................................................................................................4-28

4.9.38 Compensate Burn time............................................................................................4-28

4.9.39 Bar code width setting............................................................................................4-28

4.9.40 Bar code height setting...........................................................................................4-29

4.9.41 Bar code printing....................................................................................................4-29

4.9.42 Black Mark.............................................................................................................4-31

4.9.43 Graphic data – non compressed.............................................................................4-32

4.9.44 Graphic data – compressed....................................................................................4-32

4.9.45 Escape sequences, overview...................................................................................4-33

5 MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................5-34

5.1 DAILY USE.......................................................................................................................5-34

5.2 STORE/TRANSPORT .........................................................................................................5-34

6 SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................6-35

6.1 ELECTRICAL DATA..........................................................................................................6-35

6.2 MECHANICAL DATA........................................................................................................6-35

6.3 ENVIRONMENTAL DATA..................................................................................................6-35

6.4 EMC & ESC...................................................................................................................6-35

6.5 TEMPERATURE TEST .......................................................................................................6-36

6.6 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT........................................................................................6-37

6.6.1 Thermal Head connector........................................................................................6-37

6.6.2 Thermal Head connector........................................................................................6-37

6.6.3 IRDA connector......................................................................................................6-38

6.6.4 AUX input connector..............................................................................................6-38

6.6.5 Power connector.....................................................................................................6-39

6.6.6 USB connector........................................................................................................6-39

6.6.7 AUX connector.......................................................................................................6-39

6.6.8 Cutter connector.....................................................................................................6-40

6.6.9 Serial connector......................................................................................................6-40

6.7 MECHANICAL DRAWINGS................................................................................................6-41

7 APPENDIX...........................................................................................................................7-42

7.1 SEIKO COMPATIBLE COMMAND SET.................................................................................7-42

7.1.1 Escape sequences, overview...................................................................................7-42

7.2 FUJITSU COMPATIBLE COMMAND SET..............................................................................7-43

7.2.1 Escape sequences, overview...................................................................................7-43

7.3 COMMAND LIST DESCRIPTION .........................................................................................7-44

7.3.1 Horizontal tab.........................................................................................................7-44

7.3.2 Line feed.................................................................................................................7-45

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7.3.3 Forms feed..............................................................................................................7-46

7.4 APS COMPATIBLE COMMAND SET...................................................................................7-47

7.4.1 Escape sequences, overview...................................................................................7-47

7.5 ESC/POS COMPATIBLE COMMAND SET...........................................................................7-49

7.6 ESCAPE SEQUENCES, OVERVIEW. ....................................................................................7-49

7.7 OPTIONAL SENSOR DESCRIPTION.....................................................................................7-52

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1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

This reference manual describes the specifications, functions, and
operating procedures for the PRN607-S Interface Board.
The PRN607-S is an interface board for the FTP607MCLxxx series printer
mechanisms.
This reference manual also describes the print operation of the
FTP607MCLxxx. Read this reference manual thoroughly before using the
PRN607-S. PRN607-S is designed for the following Fujitsu printers:

FTP627MCLxxx
FTP637MCLxxx

PRN607-S consists of an interface board.
The communication is RS232, USB or IRDA.
PRN607-S can print graphic data either compressed or non-compressed.
Burn time can be set to control the printing intensity
Windows 95/98, 2000, NT and CE drivers are available at
http://www.if-com.com, for easy operation by PC. Linux drivers are available
upon request.

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2 INSTALLATION

2.1 Unpacking

Remove the cover observing precautions for Electro Static Discharge
(ESD). Make sure that board is handled with care with respect to
Electrostatic environment.

2.2 Labels

PRN607-S has 3 labels;
Label 1 on backside ex. Ifxxxxxx is a unique ID number. For service and
question based upon 1 particular board please refer to this number.
Label 2 on topside ex. PRN607-S is part number. Please refer to this
number upon reordering. Make sure that software revision is applied at
same time.
Label 3 is an internal code. Please ignore.

2.3 Installation

PRN607-S is fastened in the product by 4 M3.3 screws. The cables (for the
thermal head, the stepper-motor and detector) are placed in the thermal
printer connector on the PCB. 1 Mounting hole is grounded. See drawing
for more details.

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(a) To connect or remove the connector, always turn off the power in

advance. If the connector is connected or removed while the power
to the printer is on, errors may occur.

(b) The connector of each cable must be correctly locked and connected.

The connector at the head side has no lock feature. Check that the
connector at the head side is completely inserted.

(c) To install the interface, carefully check each cable so that excessive

force is not applied to each cable. Especially, carefully check the
head connection cable because it affects the head pressure force. If
the print head connector is not completely connected, overheating or
burning may occur in the print head.

(d) Be sure to add grounding cable from printer body to interface ground.

Make sure that ground is present at any mechanical settings, like
head up and paper out.

2.4 Power supply

Single power supplies for the PRN607-S controller board. Voltage range is
18-26VDC. 5A minimum @ 24V. Make sure that voltages never exceed
26VDC.

(a) The power supply unit that satisfies the specified specifications must

be used. If a power supply unit that does not satisfy the specified
specifications is used, normal operation is not assured and errors
may occur.

(b) To turn on or off the power, a protective circuit must be mounted on

the control board in advance. For safety, the following voltage
change conditions must be satisfied:

2.5 Settings

Following below description can change default settings. Baud rate is
default 115.200, however standard PC´s today cannot handle this Baud
rate. Windows OS does not support speed higher than 115.200 Baud, even
when setup menus can be set to higher speed. In order to obtain higher

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speed you need to install 3rd part utility program on PC. Please visit www.if-

com.com for further information.

1. Turn off power

2. Press Key 1 low while power up. Board is now in setting mode. Text

will be printed on paper for further information

3. By activating key 1 and 2 you can change following parameters:

a. Test printout
b. Select Command set

i. I/F-COM command set (Default)

ii. Seiko compatible command set (Optional)

iii. Fujitsu compatible command set (Optional)

iv. APS compatible command set (Optional)

v. ESC/POS compatible command set (Optional)

c. Baud rate

i. 9600

ii. 19.200

iii. 38.400

iv. 57.600

v. 115.200 (Default)

vi. 230.400

vii. 460.800

d. Parity

i. 0 (Default)

ii. 1

e. Data bit

i. 7

ii. 8 (Default)

f. Stop bit

i. 1

ii. 2

g. Flow control

i. None

ii. Hardware (Default)

iii. Xon/Xoff

h. Dot size of printer

i. 384 dots (Default)

ii. 432 dots

iii. 448 dots

iv. 512 dots

v. 576 dots

vi. 640 dots

vii. 832 dots

viii. 1152 dots

i. Key 1 function

1. Input key (Default)

2. LED output

3. Label detect

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4. Black mark detection

5. Paper near end function

j. Key 2 function

1. Input key

2. LED output

3. Label detect

4. Black mark detection

5. Paper near end function

k. IRDA

i. Enabled (Optional)

ii. Disabled

l. Auto form feed

i. 0 sec.

ii. 1 sec.

iii. 2 sec. (Default)

iv. 3 sec.

v. 4 sec.

vi. 5 sec.

m. Form feed length

i. 0 mm

ii. 1 mm

iii. 2 mm

iv. 5 mm

v. 10 mm

vi. 20 mm

vii. 30 mm

viii. 50 mm (Default)

n. Grey scale printing

i. On (optional)

ii. Off

o. Acceleration

i. Slow

ii. Medium

iii. Fast

iv. Disable (Default)

p. Printing speed

i. 25%

ii. 50%

iii. 75%

iv. 100% Default)

v. Disable

q. Burn strobe dark

i. 0 (Default)

ii. 1

iii. 2

iv. 3

v. 4

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vi. 5

vii. 6

viii. 7

ix. 8

x. 9

r. Burn strobe light

i. -1

ii. -2

iii. -3

iv. -4

v. -5

vi. -6

vii. -7

viii. -8

ix. -9

Settings will be effective upon turn off and on.

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2.6 Serial Input/Output

If BUSY control is selected:
When 236 bytes of data have been stored in the input buffer, the SBUSY
signal becomes high to request that the computer temporarily stop sending
data. When the amount of data stored in the input buffer becomes 235
bytes or less, the SBUSY signal changes to low to request that the host
device continue data transfer. Up to 16 bytes of input data are guaranteed
after the SBUSY signal has become high. When an error occurs, the
SBUSY signal becomes high. Data input is prohibited until the error is
cancelled.
If Xon/Xoff control is selected:
When 188 bytes of data has been stored in the input buffer, Xoff (1316) is
output through the TxD terminal to request that the host device temporarily
stops sending data. When the amount of data stored in the input buffer
becomes 124 bytes or less, Xon (1116) is output to request that the
computer continues data transfer. Up to 64 bytes of the input data are
guaranteed after
Xoff has been output. When an error occurs, the Xoff signal is output to
prohibit the data input.
When the error is cancelled, Xon is output.

2.6.1 Serial data transfer
The PRN607-S transfers various data other than the Xon and Xoff codes

which are output when controlling Xon and Xoff.
Regardless of whether the input mode is serial or parallel, the following
data is transferred through the TxD terminal.
(a) Error codes when a hardware error occurs at initialisation

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(b) The data when executing the Vhead voltage response
(c) The data when the error status response is set and an error occurs
(d) The data when executing the execution response request
(e) The data when executing the remaining RAM capacity response
(f) The data when executing the environmental temperature response
At the selection of serial input, data (b) through (f) is transferred according
to the transfer conditions, which are set using the function switches.
However, the hardware error code (a) has the same conditions as those for
parallel input.
When transferring data, data control by SBUSY and Xon/Xoff is not
executed and the data is transferred with no conditions.
All of the transmission conditions of serial data transfer for sending
hardware error codes are fixed at the selection of parallel input as follows:

Baud rate: 115.200bps
Parity: none
Bit length: 8 bit
Stop bit: 1 bit

2.6.1.1 Serial input/output port

Serial data output (TxD)

When Xon/Xoff control is selected, the Xon/Xoff signal is output.
Data is output according to the transmission conditions, which are set
by the function switches.
All response data is output.

Serial data input (RxD)

Data input port
Data is input from the host device according to the transmission
conditions, which are set using the function switches.

Serial busy (SBUSY)

Indicates whether or not the PRN607-S is ready to receive data.
When the SBUSY signal is low, data can be input.
When Xon/Xoff control is selected, SBUSY is always low.

2.6.2 Setting functions

Error processing when receiving serial data
The PRN607-S receives and checks serial data according to the
transmission conditions.
When the PRN607-S has received one byte of data without errors, the data
is stored in the input buffer.
If there are any errors, the following data is stored in the input buffer
according to the type of error.
Error type Error code
Parity error (!: 2116)

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Framing error (?: 3F16)
If the input data cannot be printed correctly and instead “!” or “?” is printed,
the transmission conditions between the host device and the PRN607-S
most likely does not match. If this happens, adjust the conditions so that
they match.

2.6.3 Thermal Head Control

Data Transfer to the Thermal Head
The PRN607-S transfers one dot line of data at 4 Mbps synchronized with
the CLOCK signal.
The data is transferred in order to the shift register inside the thermal head
from the left (when facing the paper feed direction).
The transferred data is then transferred by the head latch signal to the latch
register inside the thermal head. Turning on the head strobe signal initiates
printing of one dot line of data on the thermal paper.

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2.6.4 Thermal Head Drive Operation

Generally, when the line thermal head is operating, the line is divided into
several blocks, which are activated one after another in succession.
For the line thermal head of the FTP607MCLxxx printer mechanism, the
line is divided into 3 blocks called physical blocks, 64 dots with each. A
strobe signal (DST1 to DST3) is allocated to each physical block to activate
it. To drive the head, physical blocks are activated in groups. The group of
physical blocks is called a logical block.
For the PRN607-S either dynamic division or fixed division can be selected
as the method of division for logical blocks. This selection is made through
a function. See settings for more information.

2.6.5 Peak power limitation
The PRN607-S counts the number of dots activated in each physical block

and groups the physical blocks into logical blocks to print a single dot line
so that the number does not exceed the specified maximum number of
activated dots. The PRN607-S determines logical blocks each time it prints
a single dot line.
In dynamic division, in order to avoid unclear printing, at the first step of the
motor the thermal head is driven and at the second step the paper is fed.
Also, since the order of the printing blocks and printing speed are changed
in each dot line according to the content of the print data, print quality may
be lower than that in fixed division. If print quality is regarded as important,
printing in fixed division is recommended.
The maximum number of activated dots in the initialisation status is
specified using the function switches.

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64 through 256 dots can, however, are set using the command for setting
the number of dynamic division dots.
When the maximum number of activated dots is 128 dots, and all of the
dots are driven, as shown in

2.6.6 Head Control Circuit

The PRN607-S has a function for measuring the resistance of the thermal
head connected to the FTP607MCLxxx.
The PRN607-S measures the resistance of the thermal head and detects
the errors at initialisation.
Based on the measurement, the PRN607-S determines how much energy
to apply. No adjustment is needed for replacing the FTP607MCLxxx to get
the best printing.

2.6.7 Head temperature measurement circuit

The thermistor is mounted on the FTP607MCLxxx to measure the
temperature of the thermal head.
The PRN607-S determines the energy to be applied to the head and also
checks for head temperature errors.
If the temperature of the thermal head is -10 °C or lower, or 80 °C or higher,
the PRN607-S stops driving and puts the printer in head temperature error
status. If the temperature of the thermal head is returned to from -5 °C to 75
°C, the printer goes to printable status.

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2.6.8 Vhead interrupt circuit

This circuit interrupts Vhead to prevent electrolytic corrosion of the thermal
head and to enable the detection of the resistance mentioned above.
Electrolytic corrosion may significantly shorten the life of the thermal head.
Thermal paper ordinarily contains electrolytic material to prevent sheets
from sticking to each other due to static electricity. If there is too much of
this electrolytic material, high temperatures and humidity cause the material
to ionise, resulting in electrolytic corrosion of the thermal head.

The PRN607-S turns the FET off and breaks the Vhead applied to the
thermal head during waiting status to prevent electrolysis corrosion of the
thermal head.

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3 Specifications

Default settings

Interface Serial RS232C, USB or IRDA

115.200 baud, 8 data bit, none parity, 1 stop bit, hardware

Data format serial
Data format USB
Data format IRDA

Command set I/F-COM
Transmission to host Requested status etc.
Printer supply 18V to 24V DC
Power on self test Feed
Voltage compensation Burn time
Current consumption Operating 130mA, Printing up to XA @ 24V (TBD)
Printing speed 100mm/sec FTP629MCLXXX, 100mm/sec FTP639MCLXXX and
Fontset Western (Code 850, char 32-159)
Character size 8x14, 8x28, 16x14, 16x28, 16x56, 32x28, 32x56, 64x112
Character type Normal, Bold, Underline, Italic, Reverse (white on black)
Default font 16x28
Paper detect Digital
Graphics Normal / Compressed
Auto load 80mm
Form feed 50mm
Line feed LF
Maximum dimensions Width 77mm, Depth 50mm, Connected height 15mm
Mounting holes Width 71mm, Depth 44mm, Diameter 3.3mm
Connectors TBD
Weight 25g
Temperature
Shock 100G XYZ
EMC Emission: E-Field EN50081-1-1, Conducted EN50081-1-2
Immunity: E-field EN50082-1-1, Conducted EN50082-1-2, Over voltage EN50082-1-3
ESD Contact discharge 4kV, air discharge 8kV
Drivers Windows 9x, Windows CE, Windows NT, Linux, Windows2000 and Windows XP
Approvals CE, UL
Accessories Serial Interface cable: CBL-002, 9pol SubD, female
Power cable: CBL-025

handshake. Baud rate can be changed by software.
USB Printer class specification.

http://www.usb.org/developers/docs

IRDA (Ircomm specifications)

http://www.irda.org/standards/pubs/ircomm10.pdf

Storage -40ºC to +85ºC 0-90 Operating 0C to +85ºC 10-90%RH

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4 Function

4.1 General

Notice, when data is sent from the external equipment to the printer
controller, all data has to be sent as binary file. If data is being sent as a
character file, and some data in the file is equal to EOF, the rest will not be
received.

4.2 Serial communication.

Standard communication is;
Baud rate; 115.200 Baud
Data bits = 8
Stop bits = 1.
Parity = None
Flow control = Hardware handshake

Baud rate can be changed. See setting for more information.

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4.3 USB communication.

Build in USB interface is 100% compliant to USB 1.1 and fully approved by
the USB organisation. For more details please contact I/F-COM.
By plug USB cable - Host system will recognise I/F-COM interface board.
Before connecting USB cable please set USB port as offline. Interface
board will automatically online USB port. Data cannot be send from
interface board to host. USB is not a bi-directional communication.

4.4 IRDA communication.

PRN607-S is prepared for IRDA via connector for IRDA transmission.
Please contact I/F-COM for more information.

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