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Digital Label Press 3 User’s Manual
A. INTRODUCTION
Your press is equipped with a standard 8-bit Centronics-type parallel data
communications port. This is the means by which the printer receives data from
your computer. This chapter describes the pin assignments, protocol, and signal
specifications for Press's parallel port.
B. CENTRONICS-TYPE PARALLEL INTERFACE
The Centronics-type parallel interface is the most widely used printer interface due
to its simplicity, speed, and standardization throughout the PC industry. The
printer's parallel interface connector is a standard 36-pin Amp type with two
metal-wire retaining clips and is ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) compatible. It
mates with a shielded, bi-directional PC to printer parallel cable. If using a parallel
cable other than the one supplied with your printer, always use an I-EEE 1284
parallel cable which is less than 6 feet in length.
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