Dataproducts Parallel Interface - IBM 6400 Setup Manual

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 5–4. 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
Note: Pins not listed are not connected.
5–10 6400 Line Matrix Printers Setup Guide, Cabinet and Pedestal Models
Output Signals
Pin Signal
19 READY
3 Return
20 ONLINE
4 Return
1
DEMAND/DATA REQUEST
2 Return
41
40
34
18
43
42
36
35
28
44
38
37
30
14
Miscellaneous
Pin Signal
22 CABLE VERIFY
6
21 GROUND
5
23
7
Pin
45, 46
39