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Parallel interface, Input connector, Signal descriptions – Epson 420i User Manual

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PARALLEL INTERFACE

Input Connector

Cable side connector

Printer side connector

Signal Diagram

DDK 36 pin 57-30360-D8 or equivalent

DDK 36 pin 57-40360-12 or equivalent

Signal Descriptions

1. Input Signals to the Printer.

* DATA 1-DATA 8

8-bit data signal, with “1” being HIGH.

* STROBE

Strobe signal used to read 8 bits of data. Data is input when the signal is LOW.

* INITIAL

Puts the printer into its initial state. This signal is usually HIGH. When it goes

LOW and then HIGH again, the printer is initialized.

2. Signals from the Printer

* BUSY

This signal shows that the printer is in the BUSY state. When it is HIGH, data

cannot be received. The following are conditions for which a HIGH BUSY signal

is output:

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