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80 Appendix B: Interfacing Information
4250/4225 Card Printer UserÕs Manual
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
printerÕs 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 standard, bi-directional PC to printer parallel cable. For best results,
keep the interface cable to under 6 feet if possible.
TABLE B-1: Parallel Interface Pin Assignments
14
25 13
PIN 1
36 18
PIN 1 19
WIRE DIAGRAM
DB36P DB25P
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 17
19 THROUGH 30 19 THROUGH 25
SHELL SHELL
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