Unit 2: Technical Data
CT4i Series Operator Manual 2-8
IEEE1284 PARALLEL INTERFACE
The parallel interface is a plug-in module that can be installed by the user and conforms to IEEE1284
specifications. It automatically detects the IEEE1284 signals and operates in the high speed mode. If the
IEEE1284 signals are not detected, it will operate in the slower standard Centronics mode. For this reason, an
interface cable and host interface conforming to the IEEE1284 specification must be present to fully utilize the
speed capabilities. This interface also operates bi-directionally and can report the status of the printer back to the
host.
Figure 3-6, Parallel Connector Pin Assignments
SPECIFICATIONS
Printer Connector AMP 57-40360 DDK (or equivalent)
Cable Connector AMP 57-30360 DDK (or equivalent)
Cable 4.9 ft. (1.5 meter) or less
Signal Level High = +2.4V to +5.0V, Low = 0V to -0.4V
Data Stream <ESC>A . . Job#1 . . <ESC>Z<ESC>A . . Job#n . . <ESC>Z
PIN ASSIGNMENTSPIN SIGNAL DIRECTION PIN SIGNAL DIRECTION
1Strobe To Printer 19 Strobe Return Reference
2Data 1 To Printer 20 Data 1 Return Reference
3Data 2 To Printer 21 Data 2 Return Reference
4Data 3 To Printer 22 Data 3 Return Reference
5Data 4 To Printer 23 Data 4 Return Reference
6Data 5 To Printer 24 Data 5 Return Reference
7Data 6 To Printer 25 Data 6 Return Reference
8Data 7 To Printer 26 Data 7 Return Reference
9Data 8 To Printer 27 Data 8 Return Reference
10 ACK To Host 28 ACK Return Reference
11 Busy To Host 29 Busy Return Reference
12 Ptr Error To Host 30 PE Return Reference
13 Select To Host 31 INIT From Host
14 AutoFD1To Ho st 32 F ault To Host
15 Not Used 33 Not Used
16 Logic Gnd 34 Not Used
17 FG Frame Gnd 35 Not Used
18 +5V (z=24k ohm) To Host 36 SelectIn1From Host
1 Signals required for IEEE 1284 mode.