Parallel Interface

Parallel Interface

The printer’s parallel interface uses the IEEE 1284-A to 1284-B parallel interface cables. the host connector has a DB-25 pin male connector. The printer connector is a Centronics style connector.

81

HOST

STROBE~

DATA 0

DATA 1

DATA 2

DATA 3

DATA 4

DATA 5

DATA 6

DATA 7

ACK~

BUSY

PAPER ERR.

SELECT

AUTOFD~

ERROR~

N/A

N/A

N/A

SIG. GND SIG. GND SIG. GND SIG. GND SIG. GND SIG. GND SIG. GND

DB-25

Pin No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

Centronics

Pin No. PRINTER

1

 

 

 

STROBE~

 

 

2

 

 

 

DATA 0

 

 

3

 

 

 

DATA 1

 

 

4

 

 

 

DATA 2

 

 

5

 

 

 

DATA 3

 

 

6

 

 

 

DATA 4

 

 

7

 

 

 

DATA 5

 

 

8

 

 

 

DATA 6

 

 

9

 

 

 

DATA 7

 

 

10

 

 

 

ACK~

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

BUSY

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

PAPER ERR.

 

 

 

13

 

 

 

SELECT

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

AUTOFD~

 

 

 

15n/c

16SIG. GND

17CHAS GND

18 +5V

19SIG. GND

20SIG. GND

21SIG. GND

22SIG. GND

23SIG. GND

24SIG. GND

25SIG. GND

26SIG. GND

27SIG. GND

28SIG. GND

29SIG. GND

30SIG. GND

31n/c

32 ERROR~

33SIG. GND

34n/c

35n/c

36 SELECTIN~

DB-25 to Centronics

(Cable)

5/22/2012

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Zebra Technologies GC420t manual Parallel Interface, Host

GC420t specifications

Zebra Technologies GC420t is a compact and versatile thermal transfer printer designed for a variety of printing applications. This printer is particularly favored in retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics due to its robust performance and user-friendly features.

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The GC420t utilizes thermal transfer technology, which involves the use of a ribbon to transfer ink onto the substrate. This method is particularly beneficial for producing high-quality prints that are resistant to smudging, scratching, and fading. This durability makes it suitable for labeling products that require a long-lasting solution.

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