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4520/4520mp User’s Guide
The FAULT signal goes false (high) when all the above
conditions are corrected.
The Centronics bidirectional parallel interface is designed to
provide plug-to-plug compatibility with a 36 pin Amphenol
57-40360 (or equivalent) connector that connects to an
Amphenol 57-30360 (or equivalent) connector. The cable
length has been certified at 6 feet, and will be the twisted pair
type 22AWG -15 pairs. Pin assignment and functions for the
Centronics interface are designated in Figure A.3.
Figure A.3 Centronics connector pin assignment
Signal
Pin #
Signal Name
Source
Function
1 /STROBE HOST Host Check
2 DATA 0 BIDIRECTIONAL Data Bit 0
3 DATA 1 BIDIRECTIONAL Data Bit 1
4 DATA 2 BIDIRECTIONAL Data Bit 2
5 DATA 3 BIDIRECTIONAL Data Bit 3
6 DATA 4 BIDIRECTIONAL Data Bit 4
7 DATA 5 BIDIRECTIONAL Data Bit 5
8 DATA 6 BIDIRECTIONAL Data Bit 6
9 DATA 7 BIDIRECTIONAL Data Bit 7
10 /ACK PRINTER Printer Acknowledge
11 BUSY PRINTER Printer Busy
12 PE PRINTER Out of Paper
13 SELECT PRINTER Printer Select
14 /AUTOFEED HOST Host Busy
15 N/C - - - - - - Not Defined
16 GND Logic GND
17 GND Chassis GND
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