Centronics parallel interface, Dataproducts parallel interface configuration – Printronix P9000 Series User Manual

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7-3

Interfaces

Table 7-2. Connector Pin Assignments for

Dataproducts Interface with Winchester Connector (optional)

SIGNAL

PIN

SIGNAL

PIN

Data Line 1

Data Line 2

Data Line 3

Data Line 4

Data Line 5

Data Line 6

Data Line 7

Data Line 8

Paper Instr.

Data Strobe

Return

Return

Return

Return

Return

Return

Return

Return

Return

Return

Ready

On Line

I/F Verif.

Return

Data Request

B

D

F

J

L

N
R

T

V

X

Z

b
n

k
u

w

p

s

j

m

CC

EE

y

E

x

Return

AA

Return

C

Return

v

OUTPUT

INPUT

Return

K

Pins not listed are not connected.

Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration

The printer is configured at the factory according to the specified interface as shown in the

Configuration chapter. However, the interface configuration parameters can be changed. The

following configuration parameters can be verified or changed as necessary to meet specific

application requirements:

n

Input Buffer Size (Selected from the Application Compatibility Menu)

n

Data Bit 8 (enable or disable)

n

PI Line (enable or disable)

n

Data Polarity (standard or inverted)

n

Response Polarity (standard or inverted)

n

Strobe Polarity (standard or inverted)

n

Latch Data On Leading or Trailing Edge of Strobe

These parameters are displayed under the Application Compatibility/Host Interface/

Dataproducts submenu selectable from the control panel. Refer to the Control Panel ConfiguĆ

ration Diagram in the Configuration chapter for information on selecting the various

parameter values.
Based on the application, a unique configuration may be required. If the printer is not working

properly for the configuration selected, contact your authorized service representative.

Centronics Parallel Interface

This interface enables the printer to operate with controllers designed for buffered Centronics

printers. The interface is capable of transferring up to 200,000 characters per second. The

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