Dataproducts Parallel Interface - IBM 6400 Setup Manual

Chapter 5

Dataproducts Parallel Interface

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 8. 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
216
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.
Miscellaneous
Pin Signal
22 CABLE VERIFY
6
21 GROUND
5
23
7
27
11
Pin
45, 46
39