A.1
Parallel interface
The printer uses a bi-directional parallel interface for high-speed data transmis-
sion for the host computer. This interface includes the buffers which are compatible
with the IEEE 1284 standards. The parallel interface provides support for the ECP
and nibble modes in this standard.
Port pin assignment
The pins of the parallel interface connector carry the signals listed below.
Table A. 1 Parallel port assignment
No.
1
nStrobe
2
Data1
3
Data2
4
Data3
5
Data4
6
Data5
7
Data6
8
Data7
9
Data8
10
nAck
11
Busy
12
PError
13
Select
14
nAutoFd
15
Not defined
16
Logic ground
Chssis ground
†
17
Peri-logic H
††
18
†. Grounded through a chip bead or resistor.
††. Rated current is 0.5 A (fused).
Parallel interface connection
Detailed descriptions of the parallel interface signals follow.
Table A. 2 Parallel interface signals—1/2
Signal
Strobe* [nStrobe]
Data 0 [1] to Data 7 [8] 2-9
Terminal
Signal
(STBIN1/2)
(PAD0)
(PAD1)
(PAD2)
(PAD3)
(PAD4)
(PAD5)
(PAD6)
(PAD7)
(ACKOUT)
(BUSYOUT)
(PERROR)
(SELECT)
(AUTOFD )
NC
GND
(GND)
(VCC)
Pin
1
A negative-going Strobe* pulse causes the printer to read
and latch the data on the Data 0 [1] to Data 7 [8] signal
lines.
These eight signals form the data byte sent from the host
computer to the printer. Data 7 [8] is the most significant
bit.
A-2
No.
Terminal
19
Ground
20
Ground
21
Ground
22
Ground
23
Ground
24
Ground
25
Ground
26
Ground
27
Ground
28
Ground
29
Ground
30
Ground
31
nInit
32
nFault
33
Not defined
34
Not defined
35
Not defined
36
nSelect In
Meaning
Signal
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
(INIT)
(FAULT)
Pull-up (1kΩ)
NC
Pull-up (1kΩ)
(SELECTI)
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