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OKIPAGE 18/24DX

Interface

IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface

Parallel cable requirements:

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Cable must be shielded with twisted pair conductors, and

must be UL and CSA approved 

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Maximum length for bi-directional cable is 6 feet (1.8

meters). For lengths greater than 6 feet, use a cable

marked IEEE 1284-compliant.

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Printer connector is an IEEE 1284-B receptacle (36 pins,

0.085" center line)

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Port supports bi-directional IEEE 1284 communications

(compatibility, nibble, and ECP modes)

Bi-Directional Parallel Mode

If you are using the Status Monitor software, which provides

on-line feedback of the printer status, BI-DIRECTION must

be set to ENABLE (default) in the Level-2 printer main menu

(see the Printer Control chapter).

The recommended cable length for bi-directional

communications is 6 ft. (1.8 meters). The standard parallel

cables available at computer stores should work fine. For

extended distances, higher quality IEEE 1284-compliant

cables are available.