Interfaces; Introduction; Dataproducts Parallel Interface; Dataproducts Interface Signals - Printronix P6000L User's Reference Manual

Introduction

P6000L/P6200L Series printers are equipped with resident parallel and serial interfaces. Each
printer is configured at the factory for either Dataproducts parallel, Centronics parallel, or
RS-232 serial interface. If required, an interface conversion kit is available from Printronix.
Contact your authorized representative for details.
NOTE: If a change is made from a Dataproducts parallel to a Centronics parallel inter
face or vice versa, the I/O cable and connector assembly must be changed as described in
the Interface Conversion Kit instructions. Parallel interface configuration parameters
can be modified as required by the application. If a change is made from either parallel
interface to the RS-232 serial interface or vice versa, the jumper platform at location 6A
on the C3 logic board must be reversed (removed, turned around, and reinstalled) in ad
dition to changing the I/O cable and connector assembly and the interface configuration
parameters. Refer to the Interface Conversion Kit instructions and the Interface Jumper
Platform section in this chapter for details.
This chapter describes:

Dataproducts Parallel Interface

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Centronics Parallel Interface
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RS-232 Serial Interface
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Alternate Terminating Resistors
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D Floor Cabinet Model
D Pedestal Model
Interface Jumper Platform
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Dataproducts Parallel Interface
This interface allows the printer to operate with controllers designed for Dataproducts print
ers using a 50 pin AMP Ampilite HDH-20 type connector. The interface is capable of trans
ferring up to 300,000 characters per second. The maximum data line cable length from the
controller or host computer to the printer is 40 feet.An optional Dataproducts long lines
adapter is available, permitting cable length up to 2000 feet.

Dataproducts Interface Signals

Dataproducts compatible interface signals between the computer and the printer are defined
as follows. Table 7-1 lists the Dataproducts interface connector pin assignments.

Interfaces

CHAPTER 7
INTERFACES
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