KYOCERA C5025N User Manual
Computer Interface
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
4-3
Parallel Interface (FS-C5030N only)
Communication Modes
The printer provides high-speed data transmission on a parallel interface.
You can select the parallel interface communication mode from the
operation panel. To change communication mode, see Changing Parallel
Interface Mode (FS-C5030N only) on page 2-29.
You can select the parallel interface communication mode from the
operation panel. To change communication mode, see Changing Parallel
Interface Mode (FS-C5030N only) on page 2-29.
NOTE:
Use a parallel interface cable that complies with the IEEE 1284
standard.
You can choose from four communication modes:
Interface Signals
Table shows the connector pins and corresponding input and output
signals of the parallel interface. Explanation of each signal is also given in
the table.
signals of the parallel interface. Explanation of each signal is also given in
the table.
The description in [ ] indicates signal names in Auto mode and Nibble
(high) mode (IEEE 1284-compliant). In Auto and Nibble modes, these
signals are bidirectional.
(high) mode (IEEE 1284-compliant). In Auto and Nibble modes, these
signals are bidirectional.
Communication
Mode
Reception
Transmission
Auto (default)
High-speed/ECP
Nibble/ECP
Nibble
High-speed
Nibble
High-speed
High-speed
—
Normal
Normal
—
Pin
In or
out
Signal
Description
1
In
Strobe
†
[nStrobe]
A negative-going-strobe pulse causes the printer to read and
latch the data on the Data 0 [1] to Data 7 [8] signal lines.
latch the data on the Data 0 [1] to Data 7 [8] signal lines.
2
In
Data 0 [Data 1]
These eight signals form one byte of data sent from host
computer to printer. Data 7 [8] is the most significant bit.
computer to printer. Data 7 [8] is the most significant bit.
3
In
Data 1 [Data 2]
4
In
Data 2 [Data 3]
5
In
Data 3 [Data 4]
6
In
Data 4 [Data 5]
7
In
Data 5 [Data 6]
8
In
Data 6 [Data 7]
9
In
Data 7 [Data 8]