Parallel Interface Specifications - Epson AcuLaser C1900 Service Manual

EPSON AcuLaser C1900/AcuLaser C900

1.3.3.1 Parallel Interface Specifications

<AcuLaser C1900>
Interface Type
IEEE 1284 bi-directional high speed parallel interface
Operating Modes
Compatibility, Nibble, ECP
Connector Model Names
57RE-40360-830B(D7A) DDK or equivalent products
Conforming Plugs
Amphenol or equivalents
The initial value for this printer Device ID is as shown below.
In the following description, in order to make it easier to read, carriage returns have
been added, but actually, the character string is continuous without carriage return
codes being included. The CMD items are not in the same order. MODE and STATUS
items are not included. In the contents of DES items, MFG and MDL are connected by
a space.
*1
** ;
MFG:EPSON;
CMD:PJL,EJL,ESCPL2,ESCP9,PRPXL24-01,PCL,HPGL2-01,ESCPAGE-
*2
04,ESCPAGECOLOR-01** ;
*3
MDL:** ;
CLS:PRINTER;
*4
DES:** ;
Product Description
MFG, MDL, DES and CID of Device ID are re-definable. (This must not be included
in the manual.) And the CID field does not respond with the default value, but responds
with the defined character string only when redefined.
Device ID when redefined is as follows. "xxxxx" is the user-defined character string.
MFG:*****;
CMD: PJL,EJL,ESCPL2,ESCP9,PRPXL24-01,PCL,HPGL2-01,ESCPAGE-
04,ESCPAGECOLOR-01**
MDL:*****;
CLS:PRINTER;
DES:*****;
CID:*****;
Note *1: Contains a hexadecimal value od Device ID's "total number of characters+2"
*2: "POSTSCRIPT" is added only when the PostScript3 module is installed
*3: Indicates the model name
*4: Indicates the maker and model name EPSON
<AcuLaser C900>
The default device ID setting for AcuLaser C900 is as follows:
MFG:EPSON;CMD:ESCPAGES-02;MDL: AL-C900;CLS:PRINTER;
DES:EPSON AL-C900;
Switching between communication modes is achieved by changing the jumper setting
(JP102/jumper switch INPT2) on the controller board.
Table 1-29. Communication Mode by JP102 Setting
JP102 Setting
Open
Short
NOTE: For details on the jumper setting, refer to
Settings between Designated Markets"
Controller Unit Specifications
*2
;
Communication Mode
The ECP communication mode is not supported,
Nibble and the Reverse mode is only available in the
Nibble communication mode.
The ECP communication is supported (ECP is
ECP
the default setting)
"1.3.2 Differences in Jumper
(p.41).
Revision B
AcuLaser C1900
AcuLaser C1900
Explanation
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