Zebra Technologies Zebra Z6000, Zebra Z4000 manual Parallel Data Communications, Parallel Interface

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Parallel Data Communications

Table 12 illustrates the pin connections on the Bi-directional Parallel connector at the rear of the printer.

Parallel Interface

The 8-Bit Parallel Data Interface supports IEEE 1284 bi-directional parallel communications in “nibble mode”. The parallel interface pro- vides a means of communication which is typically faster than the pre- viously mentioned serial interface methods. In this method, the bits of data which make up a character are sent all at one time over several wires in the cable, one bit per wire.

Parallel Cabling Requirements

An IEEE 1284 compa able bi-directional parallel data cable is required when this communication method is used. The required cable must have a stand rd 36-pin parallel connector on one end which is plugged

into the mating connector located at the rear of the printer. The other

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0

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4

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16175

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18

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Table 12. Rear Panel Parallel Data Connector Pinout

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