FARGO electronic DTC500 - Manual (Page 43)

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DTC500 Series Card Printer/Encoders User Guide (Rev. 5.0) 43
Printer Components: Centronics-Type Parallel Interface
The card Printer is equipped with a standard 8-bit Centronics-type parallel interface port.
(Note: This communication port is the means through which the Printer receives data from
the computer. This section describes the pin assignments and signal specifications for this
port.)

If your Printer is equipped with optional embedded font and bar code support, it will
include a DB-9, RS-232c, male serial connector. This port is used only for applications
where the Printer will be connected to a terminal device such as an AS400.

If your Printer is equipped with an optional E-Card encoding Station, it will include a DB-
9, female serial connector. This port is used only for applications where the Printer will be
connected to an external Smart Card interface.
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. (Note: It mates with a
standard, bi-directional PC to Printer parallel cable. For best results, keep the interface cable
to under 6 feet in length.)
WIRE DIAGRAM
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
32 15
31 16
36
36
18
17
19 Through 30 19 Through 25
Shell Shell
DB36P
19 PIN 1
PIN 1
DB25P
14
13 25