Gestetner 5450 Guide D’Exploitation
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Parallel Port
Connection
Connection
Connecting to the parallel interface is generally the
fastest method of sending data to your controller. It is
probably the best choice especially if you use many
soft fonts in your document, or if you print complex
graphics.
fastest method of sending data to your controller. It is
probably the best choice especially if you use many
soft fonts in your document, or if you print complex
graphics.
The high-performance parallel input/output port on
the controller utilizes the IEEE 1284 – 1994 design,
supporting hardware-enhanced, nibble-mode reverse-
direction data transfer, for high-speed communication
between the computer and controller. Be sure to use
a cable conforming to this design standard to realize
the full data speed benefit from this interface.
the controller utilizes the IEEE 1284 – 1994 design,
supporting hardware-enhanced, nibble-mode reverse-
direction data transfer, for high-speed communication
between the computer and controller. Be sure to use
a cable conforming to this design standard to realize
the full data speed benefit from this interface.
IEEE 1284 Parallel Port
Characteristics
Maximum data speed: 2 MBytes/sec.
Maximum cable length: 10 meters (30 feet).
Chassis connector type: IEEE 1284 Type C (Mini-
Centronics).
Centronics).
Design standard:
IEEE 1284 – 1994.
Note
To use this interface, the parallel port (e.g., LPT1:) on
your computer must be configured as an ECP (not
EPP) Printer Port.
your computer must be configured as an ECP (not
EPP) Printer Port.
For more information on the parallel port, point your
Internet web browser to:
Internet web browser to:
http://www.fapo.com/ieee1284.htm