Parallel (Centronics) Interface; Ethernet Interface - Argox CP-2140 User Manual

do not connect these pins if you are using a general host like
a PC.

Parallel (Centronics) Interface

The parallel port is a standard 36-pin Centronics, which complies
with IEEE 1284 standard (compatibility mode). Pin assignments
are as follows:
Pin Direction Definition
1 In n/STROBE
2~9 In Data 1~8
10 Out nACK
11 Out BUSY
12 Out PE
13 Out 5V
14 In NC
15 - NC.
Auto Polling
Both the serial port and parallel port of this printer can be
activated at the same time, i.e. the printer can simultaneously
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Pin Direction Definition
16 - Ground
17 - Ground
18 - NC
19~30 - Ground
31 In NC
32 Out nFAULT
33~35 - NC
36 In NC
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communicate with two PCs via different ports. However as no port
contention is made for this printer, if both PCs transmit data at the
same time the data may become damaged in the receiving buffer.

Ethernet Interface

The following port complies with Ethernet communication.
Pin Signal
1 Transmit+
2 Transmit-
3 Receive+
4 Reserved
5 Reserved
6 Receive-
7 Reserved
8 Reserved
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