HP 5500dn HP Designjet 5500 series - User Guide - Page 294

parallel interface specifications hp designjet 5500 series welcome how do I ... tell me about ... the problem is ... legal notices glossary index parallel interface specifications Note: you are recommended to avoid the parallel interface if feasible, and use instead the much faster network interface provided with your printer. If you need point-to-point communication, you could use a crossed RJ-45 network cable to create a private network between your computer and your printer. However, a 36-pin female parallel connector is provided on the printer in case you feel a need to use it. Most existing parallel cables support IEEE1284 compatible communication, but, for use with this printer, the cable must meet the specification in this table. Parallel (IEEE-1284 compatible/Centronics) Interface Pin Wire/Signal Name Source 1 Strobe computer 2 ... 9 D0 ... D7 (data lines) both 10 Ack printer 11 Busy printer 12 PError printer 13 Select (SelectOut) printer 14 AutoFd computer 16 GND 19 ... 30 GND 31 Init computer 32 Fault printer 36 SelectIn computer © 2002 hewlett-packard company file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/---/Desktop/HP/html/p0247.htm [8/5/2002 5:01:01 PM]