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6.2.2 Specification of interface

(1) Serial interface

Method Asynchronous serial interface
RS-232C
Connector DSUB 25-pin
Protocol control XON/XOFF and CTS/DTR
Receive buf fer 32K bytes
Receiving data stops when the remaining buffer reaches 2K
bytes and resumes when the remaining buffer reaches 4K bytes
Baud rate 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bps
Bit length 7- or 8-bit
Stopbit Fixed
When printer receives data, stop bit is fixed at 1, and when
printer transmits data, stop bit is fixed at 2. But computer can
transmit andreceiv e data, regardlessof stopbit at 1 or 2
Parity No

(2) Parallel interface

Method 8-bit parallel
Connector 36-pin unphenol type
Synchronous
system Strobe pulse
Handshaking ACKNLG and BUSY signals
Signal level TTL