Data General AViiON Series, Customer Documentation

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Connecting External Devices to VME Option Boards
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Connecting a Parallel Printer to a Cluster Box
Each VDC/8P cluster controller on your system can support a parallel printer with a
Centronics interface. Figure 4–17 shows the location of the parallel printer port on
each controller.
Cluster box (8-line)
rear view
PRINTER PORT
Parallel printer
connector
(female)
Figure 4–17 VDC/8P Parallel Printer Port
Specify any characteristics unique to each printer, such as vertical form unit (VFU)
or tab memory, before connecting the printer to a cluster box. You specify other
characteristics of printers attached to a cluster controller through your operating
system software.
A parallel printer connects to the cluster box with one of the cables listed in
Table 4–4. If your printer requires an adapter, connect the adapter connector/cable
before you attach the cable to your cluster box.
Table 4–4 Parallel Printer Cables
Printer Interface Cable Part No. Cable Model No. Cable Length (ft)
Centronics 005–37910 15345E015 15
Centronics 005–37911 15345E025 25
Figure 4–18 shows how to align the connector pins and the D-shaped connector
bevels before gently inserting the cable connector into the VDC/8P connector.