Printronix MVP Series Amphenol Winchester Output Signals Description Pin Return, Ready/Pe

Table 8–4. Dataproducts Interface Signals and Pin Assignments (Continued)

Output Signals

			Amphenol		Winchester
Output Signals		Description	Pin	Return	Pin	Return
READY/PE	A high active level from the printer to indicate:		22	6	CC	EE
	1.	AC power and DC voltages present.
	2.	Printer paper loaded properly.
	3.	Printer is not in a CHK condition.

ONLINE	High active level from the printer to indicate:
	1.	The READY line is true.
	2.	RDY switch on the operator control panel

has been activated.

21

5

y

AA

DATA REQUEST (demand line)

High active level from the printer to synchronize host computer data transmission with printer timing. High level indicates printer data request. The signal remains high for as much as 250 ns after DATA STROBE signal is received then the DATA REQUEST drops to low (false) and remains low until the data is stored in the printer’s buffer.

23

7

E

C

GROUND	Connections for cable shield.
VERIFICATION	Jumper between two pins on the interface
	connector enables verification that the
	interface connector is seated correctly
TEST	Supplies +5V (at one Ampere) output for the
	Printronix test exerciser. (Exerciser not needed
	for L150.)

39

46

45

12

M,f,

FF

x y

HH

Interfaces 8–7