Reference Guide

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Interface Specifications

Parallel interface
Serial interface

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

Parallel interface

The built-in parallel interface has the following characteristics:

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

Transmission mode	IEEE-1284 Nibble mode
Adaptable connector	57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent
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

Transmission mode	IEEE-1284 ECP mode
Adaptable connector	57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent
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

The printer's built-in serial interface is based on the RS-423 standard. This interface has the following characteristics:

Standard	Based on RS-423
Synchronization	Synchronous
Bit rate	Approx. 1.8 M bps
Handshaking	X-ON/X-OFF and DTR protocol
Word format	Data bit: 8 bits Parity bit: None Start bit: 1 bit Stop bit: 1 bit
Connector	8-pin mini-circular connector
Recommended cable	Apple System Peripheral-8 cable (part number M0197)