
5.2 Parallel Interface
1 Specifications
Transmission system: 8 bits parallel (compatibility mode)
Synchronization: Strobe pulse
Handshake: ACKNLG and BUSY
Signal logic level: TTL
2 Usable interface connector
Printer side: 36-pin amphenol type
A standard parallel interface should be used. (The shortest distance should
be used for the interface cable.)
3 Connector signal arrangement
Pin No.
Signal name Input/Output Function
1 STROBE Input Strobe signal to read 8-bit data
2-9 DATA1-8 Input 8-bit parallel signal
10 ACKNLG Output 8-bit data request signal
11 BUSY Output
Signal to indicate printer BUSY
status
12 PERROR Output Signal to indicate paper out
13 SELECT Output
Signal to indicate whether
printer is on-line or off-line
14
AUTOFD
Input
Not used
15 NC - Not used
16 GND - Ground
17 FGND - Frame ground
18 P.L.H. Output Not used
19-30 GND - Ground
31
INIT
Input
Invalid (ignored)
32 FAULT Output Signal to indicate printer error
33-35 NC - Not used
36
SELECTIN
Input
Note used
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