IBM 6400i, Setup Manual

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PC Parallel Interface Configuration
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Dataproducts Parallel Interface
The Dataproducts parallel interface allows the printer to operate with a 50-pin
Amplimite (AMP) HDH-20 data cable connector. This adapter can be obtained
as a feature on the 6400. The length of the data cable from the host computer
to the printer must not exceed 40 feet (12 meters).
Table 9. Dataproducts Parallel Interface Connector Pin Assignments
(with a 50-pin AMP HDH-20 Data Cable Connector)
Input Signals Output Signals Miscellaneous
Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin
DATA LINE 1
Return
19
3
READY
Return
22
6
CABLE VERIFY 45, 46
DATA LINE 2
Return
20
4
ONLINE
Return
21
5
GROUND 39
DATA LINE 3
Return
1
2 DEMAND/DATA REQ.
Return
23
7
DATA LINE 4
Return
41
40 PARITY ERROR 27
11
DATA LINE 5
Return
34
18
DATA LINE 6
Return
43
42
DATA LINE 7
Return
36
35
DATA LINE 8
Return
28
44
DATA STROBE
Return
38
37
PAPER
INSTRUCTION
Return
30
14
BUFFER CLEAR
Return
31
15
NOTE: Pins not listed are not connected.
Dataproducts Parallel Interface