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Interface Specifications

Parallel interface
USB interface
IEEE1394 Interface
Ethernet Interface

Your printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface, a USB interface, an IEEE1394 interface and an Ethernet interface.

Parallel interface

The built-in parallel interface has the following characteristics:

Compatibility mode

Data format	8-bit parallel
Synchronization	STROBE pulse
Handshake timing	BUSY and ACKNLG signals
Signal level	TTL level (IEEE-1284 level 1 device)
Adaptable connector	57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent

Nibble mode

Transmission mode	8-bit parallel
Synchronization	STROBE pulse
Handshaking	BUSY and ACKNLG signals
Signal level	TTL level (IEEE-1284 level 1 device)
Data transmission timing	Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification

ECP mode

Transmission mode	IEEE-1284 ECP mode
Synchronization	Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification
Handshaking	Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification
Signal level	TTL level (IEEE-1284 level 1 device)
Data transmission timing	Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification

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USB interface

The printer's built-in USB interface is based on the standards specified in the Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.1 and the Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.1. This interface has the following characteristics.

Standard	Based on Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.1, Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.1
Bit rate	12 Mbps (full speed device)
Data encoding	NRZI
Adaptable connector	USB Series B
Recommended cable length	2 meters

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IEEE1394 Interface

The IEEE 1394 interface has the following characteristics.

Basic specifications

Data transfer method	Half-duplex Data/Strobe differential serial
Synchronization method	IEEE 1394-1995 compliant
Encoding/decoding	IEEE 1394-1995 compliant
Compatible connectors	IEEE 1394-1995 compatible 6 contact receptable

Connector pin signal layout

Pin number	Signal name	Function
1	VP	Cable power supply
2	VG	Cable ground
3	TPB*	Strobe during receipt, data during transmission (differential pair)
4	TPB
5	TPA*	Data during receipt, strobe during transmission (differential pair)
6	TPa

Power class

Power class code 100

No power supply from external sources

Fitted with a repeat function with bus power

Jumper

Jumper	Default position
JP1	2-3
JP2	2-3

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Ethernet Interface

The interface card supports both 10 Base-T and 100 Base-TX.

Connectors:

RJ-45 (ISO/IEC8802-3 12.6 MDI Specification)

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