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Pin Assignment of the Parallel Interface Connector
Hermes provides a 36 pin connector for the parallel Centronics interface.
Table B-2 Signals of the Centronics interface
Fig. B-6 Centronics interface connector (rear of the printer)
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
/STROBE
10
/ACKNLG
19
GND
28
GND
2
DATA 1
11
BUSY
20
GND
29
GND
3
DATA 2
12
PE
21
GND
30
GND
4
DATA 3
13
SLCT
22
GND
31
nc
5
DATA 4
14
nc
23
GND
32
nc
6
DATA 5
15
nc
24
GND
33
nc
7
DATA 6
16
GND
25
GND
34
nc
8
DATA 7
17
nc
26
GND
35
nc
9
DATA 8
18
nc
27
GND
36
nc
Pin 18
Pin 1
Pin 19
Pin 36
Centronics Interface Cable
The cables used for Centronics interface connectors are standard cables, so
that normally there are no problems with the external control of the Hermes.
In the event of any difficulties, consult the manufacturer of your computer on
the pin assignment of the computer's interface. Use the pin assignment of the
printer as shown in Table B-2 to obtain a suitable cable.