USER’S GUIDE
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PARALLEL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS
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Note
To ensure the highest quality performance, it is recommended that you
use an IEEE 1284 compliant parallel cable between the printer and your
computer. Only IEEE 1284 cables support all of the advanced printing
capabilities, such as bi-directional communication. These cables will be
clearly marked with “IEEE-1284”.
Interface Connector
Printer Side: Amphenol FCN-685J036-L/X or equivalent
A shielded cable should be used.
Pin Assignment
Pin No.
Signal
Direction
Pin No.
Signal
Direction
1
DATA STROBE
Input
19
0V (S.G.)
–
2
DATA 1
Input
20
0V (S.G.)
–
3
DATA 2
Input
21
0V (S.G.)
–
4
DATA 3
Input
22
0V (S.G.)
–
5
DATA 4
Input
23
0V (S.G.)
–
6
DATA 5
Input
24
0V (S.G.)
–
7
DATA 6
Input
25
0V (S.G.)
–
8
DATA 7
Input
26
0V (S.G.)
–
9
DATA 8
Input
27
0V (S.G.)
–
10
ACKNLG
Output
28
0V (S.G.)
–
11
BUSY
Output
29
0V (S.G.)
–
12
PE
Output
30
0V (S.G.)
–
13
SLCT
Output
31
INPUT PRIME
Input
14
AUTO FEED
Input
32
FAULT
Output
15
N.C.
–
33
N.C.
–
16
0V (S.G.)
–
34
N.C.
–
17
0V (S.G.)
–
35
N.C.
–
18
+5V
–
36
SLCT IN
Input
