Pertech A470 Parallel Interface

A470 Users Guide

Pertech® 2006 16

The Parallel interface is compatible with IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface Standards. Using the

Parallel interface with the printer requires that you set Dip Switches A1, A2, A3 to the Closed

position.

Parallel Interface

Parallel Interface Pin Out

PIN SIGNAL NAME

1 STROBE -

2 DATA 0 (LSB)

3 DATA 1

4 DATA 2

5 DATA 3

6 DATA 4

7 DATA 5

8 DATA 6

9 DATA 7 (MSB)

10 ACKNOWLEDGE -

11 BUSY

12 LOW PAPER

13 FORM IN -

14 N/C

15 FAULT -

16 INPUT PRIME -

17 N/C

18 - 25 SIGNAL GROUND

The RS-232 interface uses either XON/XOFF(Software) or RTS/CTS (Hardware) protocol. This

is set via dipswitch A 7. For the selected serial interface Flow Control of XON/XOFF, a particular

character is sent back and forth between the host computer and the printer to regulate the

communication. For RTS/CTS, changes in the RTS/CTS signal coordinate the information ow.

Flow Control

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Contents

Main Page Pertech 2006 iii Disclaimer Copyright Trademarks Web site A470 Users Guide Pertech 2006 iv Important Information to the User Contents Page A470 Users Guide Preface Pertech 2006 vii Where to Get Additional information Chapter 1: About the Printer Pertech 2006 2 Features and Options Standard Features: Model specic features: * FEED TYPE: Pertech 2006 3 Ordering Paper and Supplies Paper: Ribbons: Cables Documentation: Chapter 2: Operating the Printer Using the Controls Pertech 2006 5 Paper Loading 477X Paper Loading Instructions Pertech 2006 6 471X Paper Loading Instructions Ribbon Cartridge Replacement Ribbon Interlock Tab Ribbon Advance Pertech 2006 8 5/64 Adjustment Screws Validation Adjustable Features Document Stop Adjustment Pertech 2006 9 CW CCW Low Paper Sensor Adjustment Maintaining The Printer Pertech 2006 11 Pertech 2006 12 Chapter 3: Print Tests and Setup Mode Self Tests & Conguration Report Extended Self Test Pertech 2006 13 = C = CLOSED Conguring the Printer Dip Switch A Dip Switch B Chapter 4: Communication Serial Interface Pinout Pertech 2006 15 RS232 Serial Interface RS232 Serial Pertech 2006 16 Parallel Interface Parallel Interface Pin Out Flow Control Cash Drawer A470 Command Language Cash Drawer Commands Power Supply Pertech 2006 18 Chapter 5: Trouble Shooting Printer Problems Low Paper Sensor Adjustment Trouble Shooting General Issues Pertech 2006 19 Motor Sensor Margin Sensor Form In Sensor Pertech 2006 20 Trouble Shooting Other Issues Fault Mode Getting Service and Technical Support Service Technical Support Appendix A:Pitch / Characters Per Line Pertech 2006 22 Pertech 2006 23 NORMAL WIDE DOUBLE WIDE Pertech 2006 24 Operating Appendix B: Specications Environment Media Pertech 2006 25 Hardware Electrical Page Index Page Pertech 2006 29 Warranty 307-856-4821 Buyers Remedies Warranty 860 College View Drive Riverton, Wyoming, 82501