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Grappler 9 Pin Parallel Printer Interface User’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING STARTED Introduction What’s In The Package Installing The Grappler 9 Pin How To Use The Grappler 9 Pin Step 1: Getting To Know Your Software Step 2: Installing The Right Printer Step 3: Setting The Grappler DIP Switch Apple IIGS and Apple IIc Installation Tests Macintosh Installation Tests Installation Double-Checks 2 2 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 TROUBLESHOOTING - GRAPPLER 9 PIN 8 DAISY WHEEL PRINTERS ON A MAC 9 512K MAC TO GRAPPL
GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION In the world of computers and printers, information can be sent or received in two forms: serial or parallel. Information that is sent serially is like a railroad train: each message is a single car that arrives separately as it comes down the track. On the other hand, imagine an eight lane super highway with eight cars traveling side by side, and all arriving simultaneously. This is how parallel information travels.
3 . With the power to all units off, plug the Grappler 9 Pin printer connector into your parallel printer port. Refer to your printer users guide for the location of this port and any specific printer instructions. 4 . Locate the computer cable and insert this into the back of the Apple where the small printer symbol is found. See Apple manual for details. 5 . Plug the wall transformer into a standard electrical outlet and into the Grappler 9 Pin. 6.
In order to pave the way for error-free operation of the Grappler 9 pin, it is recommended that you take each of these steps one at a time. STEP 1: Getting to Know Your Software Some software libraries may hold only one or two programs, others may include hundreds. Only a few minutes are needed to divide your library into groups: Take those software programs that provide support for the Apple lmageWriter II printer and set them aside.
for your particular printer. The GRAPPLER DIP switch is comprised of four small switch handles that can be selected to ON or OFF. To set the DIP switch, use a pen or similar pointed object to change the handle direction depending on your program, set the DIP switch to either of the following modes: 1. ImageWriter Emulation Mode.
2. Parallel Mode. If your software application allows for selection of a specific parallel printer (not the lmageWriter), verify that switch handles B, C and D are set in the ON position. If you are printing graphics (8 bits), the A handle should also be set in the ON position. The DIP switchs are a rocker type switch. In order to set it properly, push down on the ON side to set it ON and push down the OFF side to set it OFF. Always unplug the Grappler 9 Pin power supply while changing the DIP switches.
Now hit the Return key five limes. Your printer should be printing the prompt character ']" each time you strike the Return key. If not, double check each of your installation procedures and glance over the “Installation Double-Checks” at the end of this section. Macintosh Installation Tests 1. Insert any Macintosh program into an active drive and turn on power. 2. Go to the CHOOSER under the menu and select the Imagewriter.
6. Is there paper in the printer? 7. Will your printer self-test” (see printer manual)? The above will confirm that all physical connections have been made correctly. If the test does not work, refer to the instructions under “Installing the Grappler 9 Pin” on page 2. Look at the printout to determine if all characters and functions are being printed as they should be.
All Text is Printed in I t a l i c s (l I c Plus and IlGS)-Ifyouare using the Grappler 9 Pin in parallel mode to print text documents, set switch A to the OFF position Pages Do Not Properly Align in Multiple Page Documents - This problem is most often caused by the printer’s inability to execute a Reverse Line Feed. The lmageWriter driver often moves the paper backwards for positioning purposes.
PARALLEL INTERFACE PIN ASSIGNMENT Pins 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13-16 17 18 19-29 30-36 Signal Strobe Data Bit 1 Data Bit 2 Data Bit 3 Data Bit 4 Data Bit 5 Data Bit 6 Data Bit 7 Data Bit 8 ACK Busy Paper Empty No Connect Ground No Connect Ground No Connect Direction Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out IN IN IN POWER SUPPLY OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS 9VDC 200MA Tip Polarity Inside Tip Positive GRAPPLER TO 512K MAC CABLE DIAGRAM Mac 512K users can purchase a special cable (PN: 70CAB0051 2) direotly from Ora
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
LIMITED WARRANTY Every Grappler 9 Pin board is fully tested and checked for quality prior to shipment. It is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase. During that time period, Orange Micro Inc. will, at no charge to the purchaser of record, repair or replace and defective unit returned to its Service Department in accordance with the following instructions: NOTE: Do NOT return the Grappler 9 Pin to Orange Micro inc.
