7.2 Parallel Interface

Item

 

 

Specification

 

 

Method

Centronics

Data transfer rate

1000 to 6000 cps

Synchronization method

External supply strobe pulse

Handshaking

By

 

 

 

and BUSY signals

ACK

 

 

Logic level

TTL-compatible

 

 

 

 

Connector Pin Assignment

Pin No.

 

 

Signal Name

IN/OUT

Function

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

Normally HIGH. Data reading starts after this signal

STROBE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

becomes LOW.

2 ~ 9

DATA 1 ~ 8

IN

Data. HIGH for “1”, LOW for “0”.

10

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

Turned ON when data acquisition is complete.

 

ACK

11

 

BUSY

OUT

Reception of data is possible when this signal is LOW;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reception is not possible when HIGH.

12

 

PAPER OUT

OUT

Becomes HIGH when no paper is inserted.

13

 

SELECTED

OUT

Becomes HIGH when the printer goes on line.

14 ~ 15

N/C

 

Not used

16

 

SIGNAL GND

 

Signal ground

17

 

CHASSIS

 

Printer frame ground

 

 

 

GND

 

 

18

 

+5 V

 

+5 V for external equipment (50 mA max.)

19 ~ 30

TWISTED

 

Return signal for various signals

 

 

 

PAIR RETURN

 

 

31

 

 

 

 

 

IN

Initializes the printer when LOW.

 

RESET

32

 

 

 

OUT

Becomes LOW when the printer cannot function.

 

ERROR

33

 

EXT GND

 

Ground terminal for external equipment

34 ~ 35

N/C

 

Not used

36

 

 

Always HIGH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Star Micronics TUP492-24 operation manual Parallel Interface

TUP492-24 specifications

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In terms of connectivity, the TUP492-24 provides a variety of options to cater to different POS systems. It features USB, Serial, and Ethernet interfaces, allowing for easy integration into existing setups. This flexibility ensures that businesses can choose the best connection method for their specific needs without compromising performance.

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