10-6
IM 701830-01E
10.4 Outputting to a Printer with a Centronics
Interface
Function
This instrument allows screen image data to be printed to an external printer using the
Centronics interface.
CAUTION
• Use the Centronics printer connection cable (B9946YY) to connect the external
printer and the instrument. Erroneous connection may damage the instrument or
other instruments that are connected.
Centronics Interface Specifications
Pin No.
DSUB 25 pin connector
Pin configuration of Centronics connector
Pin No.
1
2
9
10
11
12
13
Signal name
STROBE
DATA0(Print data bit0)
DATA7(Print data bit7)
ACK(Acknowledge)
BUSY
PE(Paper empty)
SLCT(Select)
Pin No.
14
15
16
17
18
25
Signal name
AFDXT(Auto feed transfer)
ERROR
INIT(Initializing of printer)
SLCTIN(Select in)
GND
GND
1
13
14
25
2
15
3
16
12
24
11
23
Input/Output
Output
Output
Output
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input/Output
Output
Input
Output
Output
Property
Negative
(LSB)
(MSB)
Negative
Positive
Positive
Positive
Property
Negative
Negative
Negative
Negative
Output type
Following three output types are available for printing to the external printer.
• Normal : Print the display screen in regular size
• Long
: Enlarge the waveform displayed on the screen by a factor of 2 to 50 taking 10 div
on the time axis to be one page and print (long copy)
The following magnifying factors are available. Depending on the T/div setting, the factor
becomes the value indicated in ( ).
×
2 (2.5),
×
5 (4),
×
10,
×
20 (25),
×
50 (40)
• All
: When the display record length is shorter than the record length, the display record
length is taken to be one screen. The number of screens equivalent to (record
length
÷
display record length) is output. When ALL is selected, the Split setting
is invalid.
External printer type: Format
The following types of output command to the external printer are available.
• ESC-P
• PCL5
• LIPS3
• BJ (Can be used on printers supporting BJ native command)
• PR201 (PC-PR201) • ESC-P2 (Can be used on printers supporting ESC/P raster commands)
Half tone
Available when the output command type is set to “ESC-P,” “PCL5,” “BJ,” or “ESC-P2.”
If set to ON, the shade of the displayed waveform can be printed in color. If set to “OFF,”
gradation is disabled.
Comment
You can enter 30 character comment string on the bottom section of the screen, which will
appear on print.