Standard Parallel Connector
The standard IEEE 1284-B compliant parallel connector on the printer is a 36-pin D-
shell female receptacle, as shown.
Optional Parallel Connector
The optional IEEE 1284-C compliant parallel connector on the printer is a 36-pin D-
shell female receptacle, as shown.
Parallel Connector Pin Assignments
Table 8-1: "Parallel Connector Pin Assignments" on page 8-10 lists interface and
signal information for connector pin assignments for the standard IEEE 1284-B and
optional IEEE 1284-C compliant connectors. In this table, "Direction" refers to the
direction of signal flow from the printer's point of view. "Return" denotes twisted pair
return.
Notes:
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18
36
18
36
Be sure to use a twisted pair cable for each signal in the interface wiring, and
always complete the connection on the return side.
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Interfaces
1
19
1
19