Printronix T4204 Centronics Parallel Interface

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Chapter 4 Centronics Parallel Interface
Centronics Parallel Interface
The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer must not
exceed 15 feet (5 meters).
Table 7. Centronics Interface Connector Pin Assignments
Input Signals Output Signals Miscellaneous
Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin
DATA LINE 1
Return 2 20 ACKNOWLEDGE Return 10 28 CHASSIS GROUND 17
DATA LINE 2
Return 3 21 ONLINE Return 13 28 GROUND 30
DATA LINE 3
Return 4 22 FAULT Return 32 29 Spares 14
DATA LINE 4
Return 5 23 PAPER EMPT Y Return 12 28 No Connection 34,3 5, 36
DATA LINE 5
Return 6 24 BUSY Return 11 29 +5 Volts 18
DATA LINE 6
Return 7 25
DATA LINE 7
Return 8 26
DATA LINE 8
Return 9 27
DATA STROBE
Return 1 19
PAPER
INSTRUCTION
Return
15
29
PRIME
Return 31 30