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Persona C10/M10 ID Card Printer Service Manual (Rev. 4.0)
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Interfacing Information
The Card Printer is equipped with a standard 8-bit Centronics-type parallel data
communications port. This is the means by which the Printer receives data from the
computer. No options for serial data are available. This section describes the pin
assignments, protocol and signal specifications for the parallel data input port.
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. Try to keep the interface cable to under 6 feet if possible.
Pin assignments are as follows: