Dataproducts Parallel Interface
This interface allows the printer to operate with controllers designed for Dataproducts printers. The interface is capable of transferring up to 500,000 characters per second. The maximum cable length from the controller (host computer) to the printer is 40 feet.
NOTE: Optional adapter cable (p/n 703316±001) and termination resistors RP1 330Ω (p/n 101381±331) and RP2 220Ω (p/n 101381±002) are
required.
Dataproducts Interface Connector Pin Assignments
The printer provides a 36±pin D±shell connector on the rear panel for connection of a parallel interface cable. This 36±pin connector requires a cable adapter to convert it to a 50±pin AMP connector for Dataproducts compatibility. Contact the factory for the adapter (p/n 703316±001). Table B±2 lists the pin assignments of the Dataproducts cable adapter.
Table B±2. Dataproducts Parallel Interface Pin Assignments (Cable Adapter)
Input Signals
Output Signals
SignalPin
SignalPin
DATA LINE 1 | 19 |
Return | 3 |
DATA LINE 2 | 20 |
Return | 4 |
DATA LINE 3 | 1 |
Return | 2 |
DATA LINE 5 | 34 |
Return | 18 |
DATA LINE 6 | 43 |
Return | 42 |
DATA LINE 7 | 36 |
Return | 35 |
DATA LINE 8 | 28 |
Return | 44 |
DATA STROBE | 38 |
Return | 37 |
READY/FAULT | 22 |
Return | 6 |
ON LINE/SELECT | 21 |
Return | 5 |
DATA REQUEST/ACK 23 | |
Return | 7 |
Interface Verif. | 45, 46 |
PAPER INST | 30 |
Return | 14 |
Host I/O Interfaces | B±5 |
