Printronix P3000 Series User Manual
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Interfaces
7–4
Table 7–2. Centronics Interface Connector Pin Assignments
INPUT SIGNALS
OUTPUT SIGNALS
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
Data Strobe
Return
Return
Return
Return
Return
Return
Return
Return
Return
ACKNLG
SLCT
Busy
Chassis
Spare
Return
Return
PE
Ground
2
20
3
21
4
22
5
23
6
24
7
25
8
26
9
27
1
19
10
28
32, 13
12
11
29
17
30,31,
34,35,
36
Paper Instruction
Return
15
14
Centronics Parallel Interface Configuration
The printer is configured at the factory according to the specified interface. However, the configura-
tion is also user selectable. The following configuration parameters can be verified or changed as nec-
essary to meet specific application requirements:
•
Data Bit 8 (enable or disable)
•
Data Polarity (standard or inverted)
•
PI line (enable or disable)
•
Response Polarity (standard or inverted)
•
Latch Data On Leading or Trailing Edge of Strobe
These parameters are displayed under the Application Compatibility/Host Interface/Centronics sub-
menu selectable from the control panel. Refer to the Control Panel Configuration Diagram in the Con-
figuration chapter for information on selecting the various parameter values.