Interfaces; Overview - Printronix P8000 Series Administrator's Manual

Interfaces

Overview

This chapter describes the host interfaces provided with the printer. The printer interface is the point
where the data line from the host computer plugs into the printer. The interface processes all
communications signals and data to and from the host computer. Plus, with the Auto Switching feature,
you can configure the printer to accept several interfaces at the same time (see Auto Switching Submenu
on page 78).
IMPORTANT To comply with Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulatory requirements all
electrical signal interface cables connected to this printer must be of a minimal
quality level, be of the correct length, and be properly installed.
The RS-232 port and parallel port interface cables must meet the following
specifications:
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The cable design must be double shielded with a copper braid over an
aluminum mylar foil and not just a conductive foil spiral wrapped around a
drain wire.
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The shield must terminate coaxially (360 degrees) to a metal connector
housing and not be terminated by just a simple wire lead.
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The cable length, including connectors, must be 3 meters or less.
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The cable connector anchor screws must be securely seated into the printer
receptor hardware.
For reference purposes only, two specific Centronics parallel port cables that have
been tested and found to comply with these requirements are Belkin
F2A046-10 and Primelogic
cables are acceptable.
This chapter describes the interfaces provided with the printer.
Standard Host Interfaces:
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High Speed Serial Port (RS-232)
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USB 2.0 Universal Serial Bus
Optional Host Interfaces:
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Centronics Parallel
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IEEE 1284 parallel bidirectional
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Ethernet 10/100BaseT
In addition to descriptions for the multi-line interfaces, this chapter also provides instructions for
configuration of terminating resistors for the parallel interfaces.
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part number PLU 2823224. Other electrically equivalent
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part number
213