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1.3 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS
The printer is equipped with standard 8-bit parallel and RS-232C compatible interfaces. Moreover, it
is possible to interface to various computers using the optional interface board. This section describes
the specifications of the standard interfaces. (For details of the optional interface board, see Chapter
3 or the "Option Interface Manual."
1.3.1 Parallel Interface Specifications
Data transmission mode:
Communication mode:
Handshake:
Signal levels:
Adaptable connector:
8-bit parallel
Uses a STROBE pulse from outside the printer.
Uses the ACKNLG and BUSY signals.
Input data and all interface control signals are TTL compatible.
36-pin Amphenol 57-30360 or equivalent
NOTE: It is recommended that the interface cable be as short as possible.
BUSY
ACKNLG
DATA
STROBE
5
tls
5
tlS
typ.
typ.
Figure 1-11. Interface Timing Chart
14. AUTO FEED X
IS. NC
15. GND
17. CHASSIS GND
lB. NC
I. STROBE
2. DATAl
3.DATA2
4.DATA3
5.DATA4
5. DATA5
7.DATA5
B. DATA7
9. OAT AB
10. ACKNLG
I!. BUSY
12. PE
13. +5V
19. GND (Pa:r ",:thl.)
20. GND (P.:r ",:th2')
21. GND (Pa:r ",ah 3,)
22. GND (Pa:r ",:th 4.)
23. GND (Pa:r "':th5.)
24. GND (Pa:r ",:th5')
-----ur=~ ~:JU-----25.
GND (Pa:r ",:th7')
- - - - - f - H - - - i l I J
[ ] ] J - - t H - - - - - 2 5 . GND (Pa:r ",:thB.)
-----ttr=~~-1M'------27.
GND (Pa:r ",:th9.)
- - - - - 2 B . GND (P.:r ",:thIO.)
29. GND (Pa:r ",:th 11.)
30. GND (Pa:r ",:th 12.)
31. INIT
32. ERROR
33. GND
34. NC
35. +5V
35. SLCTIN
Figure 1-12. 57-30360 36-pin Connector
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