Connecting A Parallel Printer To A Cluster Box - Data General AViiON Series Customer Documentation

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Connecting a Parallel Printer to a Cluster Box

Each VDC/8P cluster controller on your system can support a parallel printer with a
Centronics interface. Figure 4–17 shows the location of the parallel printer port on
each controller.
Cluster box (8-line)
rear view
Figure 4–17 VDC/8P Parallel Printer Port
Specify any characteristics unique to each printer, such as vertical form unit (VFU)
or tab memory, before connecting the printer to a cluster box. You specify other
characteristics of printers attached to a cluster controller through your operating
system software.
A parallel printer connects to the cluster box with one of the cables listed in
Table 4–4. If your printer requires an adapter, connect the adapter connector/cable
before you attach the cable to your cluster box.
Printer Interface
Centronics
Centronics
Figure 4–18 shows how to align the connector pins and the D-shaped connector
bevels before gently inserting the cable connector into the VDC/8P connector.
4-16
Table 4–4 Parallel Printer Cables
Cable Part No. Cable Model No.
005–37910 15345E015
005–37911 15345E025
PRINTER PORT
Parallel printer
connector
(female)
Cable Length (ft)
15
25
014–001867