Dataproducts Parallel Interface - IBM 6400i Setup Manual

Line matrix printers, cabinet and pedestal
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Dataproducts Parallel Interface

The Dataproducts parallel interface allows the printer to operate with a 50-pin
Amplimite (AMP) HDH-20 data cable connector. This adapter can be obtained
as a feature on the 6400. The length of the data cable from the host computer
to the printer must not exceed 40 feet (12 meters).
Table 9. Dataproducts Parallel Interface Connector Pin Assignments
(with a 50-pin AMP HDH-20 Data Cable Connector)
Input Signals
Signal
DATA LINE 1
Return
DATA LINE 2
Return
DATA LINE 3
Return
DATA LINE 4
Return
DATA LINE 5
Return
DATA LINE 6
Return
DATA LINE 7
Return
DATA LINE 8
Return
DATA STROBE
Return
PAPER
INSTRUCTION
Return
BUFFER CLEAR
Return
Output Signals
Pin
Signal
19
READY
3
Return
20
ONLINE
4
Return
1
DEMAND/DATA REQ.
2
Return
41
PARITY ERROR
40
34
18
43
42
36
35
28
44
38
37
30
14
31
15
NOTE: Pins not listed are not connected.
Dataproducts Parallel Interface
PC Parallel Interface Configuration
Miscellaneous
Pin
Signal
22
CABLE VERIFY
6
21
GROUND
5
23
7
27
11
Pin
45, 46
39
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