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 Parallel interface
Serial interface
USB interface
Optional USB Cable
Your printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface, a serial interface, and a USB interface.
The built-in parallel interface has the following characteristics:
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Data format
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8-bit parallel, IEEE-1284 compatibility mode
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Synchronization
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STROBE pulse
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Handshake timing
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BUSY and ACKNLG signals
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Signal level
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TTL compatible
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Connector
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57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent
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Transmission mode
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IEEE-1284 Nibble mode
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Adaptable connector
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57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent
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Synchronization
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Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification
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Handshaking
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Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification
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Signal level
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IEEE-1284 Level 1 device
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Data transmission timing
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Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification
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The printer's built-in serial interface is based on the RS-423 standard. This interface has the following characteristics:
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Standard
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Based on RS-423
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Synchronization
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Synchronous
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Bit rate
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Approx. 1.8M bps
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Handshaking
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X-ON/X-OFF and DTR protocol
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Word format
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Data bit: 8 bits
Parity bit: None
Start bit: 1 bit
Stop bit: 1 bit
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Connector
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8-pin mini-DIN
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Recommended cable
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Apple System Peripheral-8 cable
(part number M0197)
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The printer's built-in USB interface is based on the standards specified in Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.0 and Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.0. This interface has the following characteristics:
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Standard
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Based on Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.0, Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.0
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Bit rate
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12 Mbps (full speed device)
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Data encording
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NRZI
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Adaptable connector
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USB Series B
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Recommended cable length
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2 meters or less
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The specifications below apply to the optional USB cable (C83623 ).
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Connector
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USB Series A 4-pin (computer)
USB Series B 4-pin (printer)
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Cable length
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1.8 meters
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