Zebra 49834 ユーザーズマニュアル

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Data Ports
Parallel Data Port
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3/18/05
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Parallel Data Port
The parallel data interface supports IEEE 1284 bidirectional parallel communications in nibble 
mode. The parallel interface provides a means of communication that typically is faster than 
the serial interface methods. In this method, the bits of data that make up a character are sent 
all at one time over several wires in the cable, one bit per wire.
When communicating via the parallel port, the values selected on the print engine must be the 
same as those used by the host equipment connected to the print engine. Port selection for 
status information is determined by the channel sending the request. The parallel port can be 
set for bidirectional or unidirectional communication. The default setting is bidirectional.
Parallel Cabling Requirements
A standard 36-pin parallel connector is available on the back of the print engine for connection 
to the data source. An IEEE-1284 compatible bidirectional parallel data cable is required when 
this communication method is used. The required cable must have a standard 36-pin parallel 
connector on one end that is plugged into the mating connector located at the rear of the print 
engine. The other end of the cable connects to the printer connector at the host computer. Port 
selection for status information is determined each time the print engine is turned on.