Printronix L5020, User Manual

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Appendix
Interfaces
230
Centronics Parallel Interface Connector Pin
Assignments
The printer provides a 36-pin D-shell connector inside the lower
cabinet for connection of a Centronics parallel interface cable. The
following table lists the pin assignments of the Centronics interface
connector.
Input Signals Output Signals
Signal Pin Signal Pin
DATA LINE 1 2 ACKNOWLEDGE 10
DATA LINE 2
Return 3
21 SELECT 13
DATA LINE 3
Return 4
22 PAPER EMPTY
Return 12
30
DATA LINE 4
Return 5
23 BUSY
Return 11
29
DATA LINE 5
Return 6
24 PRIME 31
DATA LINE 6
Return 7
25 NFAULT 32
DATA LINE 7
Return 8
26
DATA LINE 8
Return 9
27 Reserved 36
PAPER INST
Return 15
14 Chassis GND 17
DATA STROBE
Return 1
19 Spares 33, 34,
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