Appendix A: Interfacing Information; Introduction; 6-Pin Mini-Din Auxiliary Interface - Primera Inscripta User Manual

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Appendix A: Interfacing Information

A. INTRODUCTION
The Optical Disc Printer is equipped with a standard 8-bit
Centronics-type parallel
through which the printer receives data from your computer.
This section describes the pin assignments and signal
specifications
auxiliary interface
B. 6-PIN MINI-DIN
The 6-pin mini-DIN auxiliary interface is used for connecting
the printer with auxiliary equipment such as a CD transporter
or auto-loader.
Pin assignments are as follows:
Uses 5v logic @ 5mA
Pin Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
TABLE A-1: Auxiliary Interface Pin Assignments
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interface
for each of these ports as well as for the printer's
port.
AUXILIARY INTERFACE
6 5
4
2 1
Signal Description
Busy - Output is high when the printer is busy or
moving the CD Tray.
Tray Out - Output is high when the CD Tray is fully
ejected.
Tray In - Output is high when the CD Tray is fully
inserted.
CD In - Output is high when the CD Tray is in and a
CD is present.
Ground.
Tray In/Out - A low input moves the CD Tray in if it
is out, and out if it is in.
INDEX
port. This port is the means
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