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CX400 Technical Manual (Rev 1.00)
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2.9.2 Parallel interface specification
This port complies with IEEE-1284 Compatibility mode( Also named as Standard Parallel or Centronic Port ).
2.9.3 Pin assignment and description
Pin Signal Description
1 /STROBE Input. Active low pulse used to transfer data into the printer.
2~9
D1~D8
Pin 2 à D1..
Pin 9 à D8
Data Input
10
Acknowledge,
/ACK
Output.
Active low pulse indicates that data has been received and the printer is
ready to accept more
11
BUSY
Output.
A high signal indicates that the printer cannot receive data.
12 Paper End, PE Output. A high signal indicates that the printer is out of paper
13 Select (high) Always maintain at +5 V
14 Supply Ground N.C.
15
Oscillator
Transmit
N.C.
16 Logical Ground GND
17 Chassis Ground GND
18 +5 Vdc N.C.
19~30 GND
31 Input Prime (low) N.C.
32
/FAULT
Output.
A low signal indicates that the printer is in error state
33~36 - N.C.
Table 2.2