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Interface Specifications

Parallel interface
USB interface

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

Parallel interface

The built-in parallel interface has the following characteristics:

Forward channel

Data format	8-bit parallel, IEEE-1284 compatibility mode
Synchronization	STROBE pulse
Handshake timing	BUSY and ACKNLG signals
Signal level	TTL compatible
Connector	57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent

Reverse channel

Transmission mode	IEEE-1284 Nibble mode
Synchronization	Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification
Handshaking	Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification
Signal level	IEEE-1284 Level 1 device
Data transmission timing	Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification
Connector	57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent

ECP mode

Transmission mode	IEEE-1284 ECP mode
Synchronization	Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification
Handshaking	Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification
Signal level	IEEE-1284 Level 1 device
Data transmission timing	Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification
Connector	57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent

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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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