Appendix A — Specification, Interfaces, and Options
66 EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide
Parallel IEEE 1284 Interface
The parallel port supports Windows plug-n-play and additional
status reporting through IEEE 1284 nibble ID mode.
Interface Cable
Parallel (shielded) cable compatible with PC.
Options
This section describes the options that add functionality to your
EasyCoder PD42 Printer. For a complete description and
installations instructions, see the respective installation
instructions document for each kit. Please note that several of
these options can only be factory-installed or installed by an
authorized service technician.
EasyLAN Ethernet Interface
The EasyLAN Ethernet Interface kit adds network capability to
your printer. See “EasyLAN Ethernet Interface” on page 65.
Pin Function Transmitter Comment
1nStrobe host
2-9 Data 0-7 host
10 nAcknowledge printer
11 Busy printer
12 Perror printer
13 Select printer
14 nAutoFd
15-16 Not connected
17 Chassis ground
18 External +5V DC Max 500mA
19-30 Signal ground
31 nInit
32 nFault printer
33 Signal ground
34-35 Not connected
36 nSelectln