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Chapter 2 Installation 2 - 9
Installing printer
MicroVision FX supports parallel printers. Serial printers are not sup-
ported. Printer functions are described in Chapter 5, Using print and disk
options . Pinout and connector specifications are on the next page.
Follow these steps to install your printer:
1. Insert parallel printer cable into connector labeled Printer on the
back of the console.
2. Insert opposite end of printer cable into printer.
3. Turn printer power switch on, and verify that printer is on line.
Printer connectors and pinouts
Parallel printer and Centronics interface adaptor
Console connector Printer connector
DB-25 female Centronics D-36
Pinout Signal
1 _____________STRB
2 _____________D0
3 _____________D1
4 _____________D2
5 _____________D3
6 _____________D4
7 _____________D5
8 _____________D6
9 _____________D7
10 nc
11 ____________Busy
12, 13 nc
14 ____________+5
15 ____________Error
16 nc
17 nc
18 to 25_______Ground