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The bidirectional parallel interface is based on the
IEEE P1284-B standard.
If your computer has a bidirectional parallel port, the
printer driver and printer can take advantage of
faster data transfer.
Specifications
Pin configuration
Parallel Interface connector (printer side)
Note:
B“Return” denotes the return side wire of a twisted
pair cable and is connected to signal ground.
BBe sure to use only a shielded cable. The printer
will not operate properly if any of the pins is not
connected.

■Transparencies and labels

Panasonic has tested and found that the following
work satisfactorily:
OHP transparency: 3M CG3710
Labels: AVERY 5163, AVERY 5164, AVERY 5165,
Avery L7163, Avery L7165, Avery L7166, Avery
L7167, Avery L7168, Avery L7169
BRe-using transparencies that have been fed
through the printer once (for example, after jams
or if the transparency is ejected without being
printed) can reduce the life of the consumables
and paper path components.
BWith any label stock, the labels must completely
cover the backing material.

■Envelopes

It is recommended that you print in black text only
and purchase high quality #10 laser envelopes with
diagonal seams, as shown in the diagram below:
High quality envelopes have the following
characteristics:
BA thin, sharply creased leading edge
BPaper weight of 90 g/m2(24 lbs.)
BFlat, free of curls, wrinkles, nicks, etc.
Note:
BWrinkle may occur in some case, even if high
quality envelopes are used.
NO
The backing material is exposed.
Labels cover the entire backing material.
YES
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IEEE 1284-B type connector
Cable Use a shielded cable 2 m
(6.6 ft.) or less in length.
Connector Type
Bidirectional ParallelInterface
Signal
+5V(Peripheral)
nSelectin
Return side pin
30
19 Busy
Signal Pin
1
20 Select2
21 nAck3
22 nFault4
23 PError5
24 Data 16
25 Data 27
26 Data 38
27 Data 49
28 Data 510
29 Data 611
Data 712
31 Data 813
32 nInit14
33 nStrobe15
3416
35 nAutoFd17
+5V(Host)18
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Appendix
Reference Guide