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PM45 and PM45c Accessory User Guide 39
Configuring Applicator Port Settings
The applicator interface supports three different applicator modes:
• Z-Style Port
• S-Style Port
• I-Style Port. This mode combines Z-Style or S-Style settings with the ability to
trigger external I/O systems via the External Error port.
You can configure applicator port settings from the web browser interface or in
Setup Mode.
Web Browser Interface
1. From the menu, click System Settings > Manage I/O. The configuration
screen appears.
2. Chose Enable from the drop down list for the Applicator.
3. From the menu, click Configure > Printing > Applicator.
4. Choose desired settings from the drop down lists.
Setting Description
Style I-Style, Z-Style, S-Style
Startprint Level or Pulse
Endprint Mode 0, Mode 1/Type3, Mode2/Type4, Mode3/Type 1,
Mode 4/Type 2
Ribbon/Media Low Enables/disables the printer low ribbon alert message.
Enables/disables the printer low media alert message.
Reprint Enables/disables reprinting the last label sent to the
printer (by using the Reprint signal)
Error on Pause Enable this setting to set the ”Service Required” signal
when the printer is paused. This setting supported by
Z-Style only.
Error Port Enables/disables the printer external error port.
RTW Configures the Ready-to-Work output signal
(RTWOUTEXT). Choose from:
• Mode 1 - Signal is asserted low when no events are
active in the System Health Monitor (SHM).
• Mode 2 - Signal is asserted low when the printer motor
is idle.
• Mode 3 - Signal is asserted low when the printer motor
is idle and no events are active in the SHM.
DC 5V Configures the printer to use either its internal power
supply or an external supply (connected to the External
Power port) to provide +5VDC to the Z-Style and S-Style
ports.