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5 centronics parallel interface, Centronics parallel interface – SATO XL400/410 User Manual

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Programming Manual

5. Interface Specifications

SATO RISC Printers

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5.5 Centronics Parallel Interface

Electrical Specifications

Centronics Parallel Interface Pin Assignments

Printer Connector

AMP 57-40360 (DDK) or equivalent

Cable Connector

AMP 57-30360 (DDK) or equivalent

Cable Length

10 ft. or less

Signal Level

High = +2.4V to +5.0V

Low = 0V to -0.4V

PIN

SIGNAL

DIRECTION

PIN

SIGNAL

DIRECTION

1

STROBE

To Printer

19

STROBE Return

Reference

2

DATA 1

To Printer

20

DATA 1 Return

Reference

3

DATA 2

To Printer

21

DATA 2 Return

Reference

4

DATA 3

To Printer

22

DATA 3 Return

Reference

5

DATA 4

To Printer

23

DATA 4 Return

Reference

6

DATA 5

To Printer

24

DATA 5 Return

Reference

7

DATA 6

To Printer

25

DATA 6 Return

Reference

8

DATA 7

To Printer

26

DATA 7 Return

Reference

9

DATA 8

To Printer

27

DATA 8 Return

Reference

10

ACK

To Printer

28

ACK Return

Reference

11

BUSY

To Host

29

BUSY Return

Reference

12

PTR ERROR

To Host

30

PE Return

Reference

13

SELECT

To Host

31

14

32

FAULT

To Host

15

33

16

34

17

FG

Frame Ground

35

18

+5V

(Z=24K ohm)

36

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