7-3Interfaces
T
able 7-2. Connector Pin Assignments for
Dataproducts Interface with W
inchester Connector (optional)
SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL PIN
Data Line 1
Data Line 2
Data Line 3
Data Line 4
Data Line 5
Data Line 6
Data Line 7
Data Line 8
Paper Instr.
Data Strobe
Return
Return
Return
Return
Return
Return
Return
Return
Return
Return
Ready
On Line
I/F Verif.
Return
Data Request
B
D
F
J
L
N
R
T
V
X
Z
b
n
k
u
w
p
s
j
m
CC
EE
y
E
x
Return AA
Return C
Return v
OUTPUT INPUT
Return K
Pins not listed are not connected.

Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration

The printer is configured at the factory according to the specified interface as shown in the
Configuration
chapter. However, the interface configuration parameters can be changed. The
following configuration parameters can be verified or changed as necessary to meet specific
application
requirements:
n
Input Buffer Size (Selected from the Application Compatibility Menu)
n
Data Bit 8 (enable or disable)
n
PI Line (enable or disable)
n
Data P
olarity (standard or inverted)
nR
esponse P
olarity (standard or inverted)
n
Strobe P
olarity (standard or inverted)
nL
atch Data On L
eading or T
railing Edge of Strobe
These parameters are displayed under the Application Compatibility/Host Interface/
Dataproducts
submenu selectable from the control panel. R
efer to the Control P
anel Configu
Ć
ration Diagram in the Configuration chapter for information on selecting the various
parameter values.
Based
on the application, a unique configuration may be required. If the printer is not working
properly
for the configuration selected, contact your authorized service representative.
Centronics Parallel Interface
This
interface enables the printer to
operate with controllers designed for buffered Centronics
printers. The interface is capable of transferring up to 200,000 characters per second. The