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Parallel (Centronics) Interface
The parallel port uses a standard 36-pin Centronics connector.
Pin
Direction
1
In
2
In
3
In
4
In
5
In
6
In
7
In
8
In
9
In
10
Out
11
Out
12
Out
Auto Interface Select
The setup feature Interface Select controls the operation of interface arbitration. One of 3 settings is possible:
Parallel Only: With this setting the serial interface is ignored.
Serial Only: With this setting the parallel interface is ignored.
Auto Select: With this setting, the printer automatically arbitrates between the parallel and serial interfaces. The first
interface to go active maintains active status while the other interface is held busy. After a time out period, the other
interface is placed in a ready state.
Fastmark 600 Series User's Guide
Definition
Pin
/STROBE
13
Data 1
14,15
Data 2
16
Data 3
17
Data 4
18
Data 5
19 to 30 -
Data 6
31
Data 7
32
Data 8
33 to 36 -
/ACK
BUSY
PE
Direction
Definition
Out
SELECT
NC
-
Ground
-
Ground
NC
Ground
NC
Out
/Fault
NC
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