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TM-U295/U295P
Specification
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2.1.2 IEEE 1284 bidirectional parallel interface (For parallel interface model)
Copyright
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1994 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Inc.
1) Specifications
Data transmission: 8-bit Parallel
Synchronization: Externally supplied nStrobe signals
Handshaking: nAck and Busy signals
Signal levels: TTL compatible
Connector: ADS-B36BLFDR[ SERIES or equivalent (1284 Type B)
(HONDA TSUSHIN KOGYO Co.Ltd)
Reverse communication (from Printer to Host) from : Nibble or Byte Mode
2) Switching between on-line and off-line
The printer is not equipped with any on-line/off-line switch. The printer is placed into off-line status in
either of the followings:
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When the power is turned on or until the printer becomes ready for data transmission after it is
initialized by the reset signal (nInit) from the interface.
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In the process of self-test.
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In the process of paper feeding using the paper feed switch
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When an error has occurred.
3) Reverse Mode (Data Transmission from Printer to Host)
The STATUS data transmission from the printer to the host is proceeded in the Nibble or Byte mode.
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Description
This mode allows data transmission from the asynchronous printer under the control of the host.
Data transmissions in the Nibble Mode are made via the existing control lines in units of four bits
(Nibble). In the Byte Mode, data transmissions are proceeded by making the eight-bits data lines
bidirectional.
The both modes fail to be proceeded concurrently with the Compatibility Mode, thereby causing half
duplex transmission.
For detail description, refer to APPENDIX H. The 1284 Nibble/Byte Modes may be modified without
any notice.
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