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Rs-422 serial interface configuration, Centronics parallel interface – Printronix L5520 User Manual

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Appendix C

Host I/O Interfaces

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RS-422 Serial Interface Configuration

The printer is configured for the RS-422 serial interface via the
Serial Interface menu, as described on page 66. The following
interface configuration parameters may be modified to meet
specific application requirements:

NOTE: Only the factory default settings are shown above. See

Chapter 3 for additional options.

Centronics Parallel Interface

This interface enables the printer to operate with controllers
designed for buffered Centronics printers. The interface is capable
of transferring up to 200,000 characters per second. The maximum
cable length from the controller (host computer) to the printer is 15
feet.

Host Protocol

XON/XOFF

Baud Rate

9600

Word Length

7 to 8 data bits

Stop Bits

1 Bit

Parity

None

Data Term Ready

True

RTS Function

Online & BNF

Buffer Size In K

64

Poll Character

0

Poll Response

0 MS.

Idle Response

Disable

One Char Enquiry

Disable