5 centronics parallel interface, Centronics parallel interface – SATO XL400/410 User Manual
Page 179
Programming Manual
5. Interface Specifications
SATO RISC Printers
179
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