Descriptions of Signals
Both directions OFF
nStrobe (Pin No.1)
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Synchronizing signal to read Data 1 to 8. LOW active pulse is necessary.
Data1 to 8 (Pin No.2 to 9)
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8-bit parallel data input. Data 1 is the least significant bit (LSB) and Data 8 is the most significant
one (MSB).
nAck (Pin No.10)
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LOW active pulse signal indicating that the printer has received data
Busy (Pin No.11)
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HIGH active signal indicating that the printer is not ready to receive data
PError (Pin No.12)
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HIGH active signal indicating that there is no more paper
Select (Pin No.13)
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HIGH active signal indicating that data can be received
nAutoFd (Pin No.14)
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Signal when both directions are ON
Chassic Gnd (Pin No.17)
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Connected to the frame ground
Peripheral Logic High (Pin No.18)
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+5V voltage on the printer side
Signal Ground (Pin No.19 to 30)
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Connected to each signal ground
nInit (Pin No.31)
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LOW active pulse signal requesting the initialization of the printer
nFault (Pin No.32)
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LOW active signal indicating a paper jam or other printer fault
nSelectIn (Pin No.36)
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Signal when both directions are ON
Both directions ON
The signal wires conform to the IEEE 1284 standards.
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