Canon MultiPASS C5000 Service Manual page 189

2.2 Interface Specifications
The parallel interface sends 8 bits (one byte) of data at one time and is transistor-transistar-
logic (TTL) compatible.
Interface type
IEEE P1284/Bi-directional
Data transmlsslon
B-bit parallel interface (IBM PC or compatible)
Synchronizing signal
STROBE signal from the computer
Handshake
Interface connectors
Printer side
Cable side
Recommended interface cable
Twisted-pair shielded cable
AWG No.28 or larger
Material
Up to 6.56 feet (2.0 m)
Length
Signal voltage levels
0.0 v to +0.4 v
Low level
High level
parallel
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Chapter 7: General Description