Canon BJ-10sx User Manual page 102

Appendix B
Interface Specifications
This printer is equipped with the standard Centronics-type parallel
interface for data communications. You use this interface to connect the
printer to a computer. This interface is ht most widely used interface on
personal computers and does not require setup commands or special
configurations on either the computer or printer. The printer's parallel
interface connector is a standard 36-pin, Amphenol type with two metal-
wire retaining clips.
The parallel interface sends 8 bits (one byte) of data at one time and is
transistor-transistor-logic (TTL) compatible.
The interface cable must be constructed of American Wire Gauge
(AWG) No. 28 or larger. The maximum length of the twisted-pair,
shielded cable must be approximately 6.5 feet (2.0 m).
Interface type
Standard Centronics-type
Data transmission
8-bit parallel interface (compatible with IBM and other personal
computers)
Signal voltage levels
Low: 0.0V to +0.8V
High: +2.4V to +5.0V
Interface cable
Twisted-pair, shielded cable
AWG28 or larger
Up to 6.6 feet (2.0 m)
Interface connectors
Amphenol 57-40360 (or equivalent) at printer side
Amphenol 57-30360 (or equivalent) at cable side