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Bidirectional Parallel Interface
The bidirectional parallel interface is based on the IEEE1284 standard.
If your computer has a bidirectional parallel port, the printer driver and printer can take
advantage of faster data transfer.
Specifications
Connector Type IEEE1284 type connector
Cable
Use a shielded cable 2 m (6.6 ft.) or less in length.
Pin configuration
Return
Single Pin
side pin
1
19
2
20
3
21
4
22
5
23
6
24
7
25
8
26
9
27
10
28
Parallel Interface connector (printer side)
18
36
Notes:
• "Return" denotes the return side wire of a twisted pair cable and is connected to
signal ground.
• Be sure to use only a shielded cable. The printer will not operate properly if any of
the pins is not connected.
Signal
Singal Pin
nStrobe
11
Data 1
12
Data 2
13
Data 3
14
Data 4
18
Data 5
31
Data 6
32
Data 7
35
Data 8
36
nAck
Return
Signal
side pin
29
Busy
30
PError
31
Select
32
nAutoFd
-
+5V(Peripheral)
-
nInit
-
nFault
-
+5V(Host)
-
nSelection
1
19
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