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Interfacing Information
The Card Printer is equipped with a standard 8-bit Centronics-type parallel data communications port. This is the means by which the Printer receives data from the computer. No options for serial data are available. This section describes the pin assignments, protocol and signal specifications for the parallel data input port.
Centronics-type Parallel Interface
The Centronics-type parallel interface is the most widely used Printer interface due to its simplicity, speed and standardization throughout the PC industry. The Printer’s parallel interface connector is a standard 36-pin Amp type with two metal-wire retaining clips and is ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) compatible. It mates with a shielded, bi-directional PC to Printer parallel cable. Try to keep the interface cable to under 6 feet if possible.
Pin assignments are as follows:
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