Centronics Parallel Interface - Printronix ProLine 5 Series Manual

Centronics Parallel Interface

Table 5–3. Centronics Interface Connector Pin Assignments
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 15
Return
PRIME
Return
The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer must not
exceed 15 feet (5 meters).
Interfaces
Output Signals
Pin Signal
2 ACKNOWLEDGE
20 Return
3 ONLINE
21 Return
4 FAULT
22 Return
5 PAPER EMPTY
23 Return
6 BUSY
24 Return
7
25
8
26
9
27
1
19
29
31
30
Miscellaneous
Pin Signal
10 CHASSIS GROUND
28
13 GROUND
28
32 Spares
29
12 No connection
28
11 +5 Volts
29
Pin
17
30
14
34, 35, 36
18
5–7