Parallel Interface Pin Assignments - Genicom 5050 User Manual

Parallel Interface Pin Assignments

5050/5100 User's Manual
controlled is whether the nFAULT signal is true on a paper-out
condition. The default is true. To change signal polarities such as
ACK delay, ACK duration or other previously adjusted settings, the
optional Legacy Centronics interface needs to be installed.
The parallel interface data cable accepts a 36-pin male connector
(Amphenol Part No. 554950-1 or equivalent.) The maximum
recommended length of cable is 10 feet. Selecting a high quality cable
will prevent problems such as improper grounding and/or shielding.
Note that the "n" prefix means that a signal is negative-true.
36-pin CENTRONICS
Compatibility Mode
Pin Signal Name
1 NStrobe
2 Data 1
3 Data 2
4 Data 3
5 Data 4
6 Data 5
7 Data 6
8 Data 7
9 Data 8
10 nACK
11 Busy
12 Paper Empty
13 Select
14
16 Signal Ground
17 Chasis Ground
18 +5V
31 nPRIME
32 nFAULT
36
Connector
Compatibility Mode
Source
Host
Host
Host
Host
Host
Host
Host
Host
Host
Printer
Printer
Printer
Printer
Printer
Host
Printer
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Nibble Mode
Signal Name
PtrClock
PtrBusy
AckDatReq
Xflag
Host Busy
Peripheral Logic High
nDataAvail
IEEE-1284 Active
GEK-99044E