Owner's Manual

APPENDIX 2 INTERFACE ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33055

APPENDIX 2 INTERFACE

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APPENDIX 2 INTERFACE

 Parallel interface (Centronics)

Mode: Conforming to IEEE1284

Compatible mode (SPP mode), Nibble mode

Data input method: 8 bit parallel

Control signal:

Data input code: ASCII code

European 8 bit code

Graphic 8 bit code

JIS8 code

Shift JIS Kanji code

JIS Kanji code

Receive buffer: 1M byte

SPP Mode Nibble Mode

nStrobe HostClk

nAck PtrClk

Busy PtrBusy

Perror AckDataReq

Select Xflag

nAutoFd HostBusy

nInit nInit

nFault nDataAvail

nSelectIn IEEE1284Active

OTE:

To prevent radiation and reception of electrical noise, the interface cables must meet the following requirements:

•

n case of a parallel interface cable or serial interface cable, fully shielded and fitted with metal or metallise

connector housings.

• Keep as short as possible.

• Should not be bundled tightly with power cords.

• Should not be tied to power line conduits.

• A parallel interface cable to be used should conform to IEEE1284.