Epson MFJ-1278B manual Parallel Printer Port PIN FUNCTION,J12, Printer Port Pin # Pin Function

MFJ-1278B MULTI-MODE HARDWARE

NOTE:

*When JMP23 is shorted, it will RESET the MFJ-1278B. This means that all parameters will be reset to the default values. This is the same as removing the bbRAM battery except it is much quicker.

**MFJ offers an optional Real-time clock module (MFJ-43) that can be installed on the MFJ-1278B mother board. This clock keep the MFJ-1278B clock running all the time. You will not have to reset the clock everytime you turn the MFJ-1278B on.

***When these jumpers (JMP E, JMP F, JMP G, JMP H) are removed the MFJ-1278B will operate European RTTY tone when the VB modem is selected. All four jumpers must be removed to operate European RTTY.

PARALLEL PRINTER PORT PIN FUNCTION,J12

The MFJ-1278B provides the user with a built-in Parallel Printer Port. The user can use the built-in printer port to print received text or graphics. The built-in printer port is compatble with most Epson and IBM parallel printers. Below in Table 8-2 is the pin out of the Parallel Printer Port, J12:

Table 8-2Parallel Port Pin Out

Printer Port Pin #	Pin Function
1	Strobe
2	Data Bit 1
3	Data Bit 2
4	Data Bit 3
5	Data Bit 4
6	Data Bit 5
7	Data Bit 6
8	Data Bit 7
9	Data Bit 8
10	Acknowledge
11	Busy
12 thru 17	No connection
18 thru 25	Ground