Star Micronics DP8340 - 7 Interface; Interface Specifications; Interface Timing

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7. INTERFACE
7-1. Interface Specifications
This printer has a parallel interface to communicate with the computer.
The operating specifications of the parallel interface are as follows.
(1) Data transfer rate 1000 to 6000 characters per second
(2) Synchronization Via externally supplied STROBE pulses
(3) Handshaking ACK and BUZY signals
(4) Logic level Compatible with TTL level
7-2. Interface Timing
Figure 7-1. Interface Timing Diagram
Figure 7-2. Typical Interface Circuit
Signal Name Circuit Example
DATA1-DATA8
(To Printer)
STROBE
(To Printer)
BUZY, ACK
(From Printer)