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 Parallel interface
Serial interface
Your printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface and a serial interface.
The built-in parallel interface has the following characteristics:
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Data format
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8-bit parallel, IEEE-1284 compatibility mode
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Synchronization
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STROBE pulse
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Handshake timing
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BUSY and ACKNLG signals
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Signal level
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TTL compatible
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Connector
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57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent
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Transmission mode
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IEEE-1284 Nibble mode
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Adaptable connector
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57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent
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Synchronization
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Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification
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Handshaking
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Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification
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Signal level
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IEEE-1284 Level 1 device
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Data transmission timing
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Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification
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Transmission mode
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IEEE-1284 ECP mode
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Adaptable connector
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57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent
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Synchronization
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Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification
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Handshaking
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Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification
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Signal level
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IEEE-1284 Level 1 device
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Data transmission timing
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Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification
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The printer's built-in serial interface is based on the RS-423 standard. This interface has the following characteristics:
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Standard
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Based on RS-423
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Synchronization
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Synchronous
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Bit rate
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Approx. 1.8M bps
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Handshaking
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X-ON/X-OFF and DTR protocol
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Word format
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Data bit: 8 bits
Parity bit: None
Start bit: 1 bit
Stop bit: 1 bit
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Connector
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8-pin mini-circular connector
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Recommended cable
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Apple System Peripheral-8 cable
(part number M0197)
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