Printronix P5005A, Manual

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5–7 Interfaces
Centronics Parallel Interface
Table 5–3. Centronics Interface Connector Pin Assignments
Input Signals Output Signals Miscellaneous
Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin
DATA LINE 1 2
Return 20
ACKNOWLEDGE 10
Return 28
CHASSIS GROUND 17
DATA LINE 2 3
Return 21
ONLINE 13
Return 28
GROUND 30
DATA LINE 3 4
Return 22
FAULT 32
Return 29
Spares 14
DATA LINE 4 5
Return 23
PAPER EMPTY 12
Return 28
No connection 34, 35, 36
DATA LINE 5 6
Return 24
BUSY 11
Return 29
+5 Volts 18
DATA LINE 6 7
Return 25
DATA LINE 7 8
Return 26
DATA LINE 8 9
Return 27
DATA STROBE 1
Return 19
PAPER INSTRUCTION 15
Return 29
PRIME 31
Return 30
The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer must not
exceed 15 feet (5 meters).