Interfaces; Overview - Printronix P5000 Series Setup Manual

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Overview

This chapter describes the 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 communication signals and data to and
from the host computer. It consists of a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA)
and a connector for the data cable from the host computer. Communication
signals and data may be sent over parallel or serial lines.
IMPORTANT
The printer is equipped with three parallel interfaces and two serial
interfaces. Only one interface can be used at a time, and it must be
selected via the configuration menu. (Refer to "HOST INTERFACE" on
page 103.) A data cable cannot be plugged into the Dataproducts
parallel connector and the Centronics parallel connector at the same
time.
This chapter describes the interfaces provided with the printer.
•
Dataproducts parallel
•
Centronics parallel
•
IEEE 1284 parallel bidirectional
•
RS-232 serial
•
RS-422 serial
In addition to descriptions for each interface, this chapter also provides
instructions for configuration of terminating resistors for the parallel interfaces.

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