Page 2 - Versatec is a registered trademark of Versatec Corporation.; DISCLAIMER
i V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 COPYRIGHT NOTICE This document is copyrighted by The Imaging Systems Group Inc.,2000. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted,transcribed, or stored in a retrieval system of any kind without priorwritten permission of The Imaging Systems Group Inc. TRADEMARKS ...
Page 4 - Important; – This equipment; Europe; – This digital equipment fulfils the requirements for radiation; Vorsicht; – Muss befolgt werden, um Totalverlust oder Beschädigung; Wichtig
iii V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Caution! – must be observed to avoid loss or damage to your equipment. Important : - must be observed to avoid operational impairment. Do not proceed past any of the above notices, until you have fullyunderstood the implications. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) USA – This ...
Page 5 - iv; Elektromagnetische Kompatibilität (EMC) USA; – Dieses Gerät; Europa; – Dieses digitale Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen für
iv V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Bitte verfahren Sie erst dann weiter, wenn Sie die Bedeutung dervorstehenden Hinweise vollständig verstanden haben. Elektromagnetische Kompatibilität (EMC) USA – Dieses Gerät erzeugt und verbreitet Hochfrequenzenergie und kann daher, sofernes nicht gemäß dem Benutzerhandbuch in...
Page 6 - LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
v V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY The Imaging Systems Group’s total liability to the purchaser, or toany third party, for damages from any and all causes whatsoever,regardless of the form of action, whether in contract or in tort,including negligence, and any infringement of proprietary r...
Page 7 - Contents
vi V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ........................... 1-1 1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................... 1-1 1.2 MEDIA DESCRIPTION ...................... 1-1 1.3 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ..................... 1-2 2. SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 2-1 2.1 FUNCTIONAL ..............
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vii V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 4. OPERATION .............................. 4-1 4.1 POWER SUPPLY PRECAUTIONS ............... 4-1 4.2 USING THE CONTROL PANEL ................. 4-2 4.3 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS ..... 4-5 Changing function settings .................. 4-5 Default Settings ...............
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viii V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 5.5 MEDIA SENSORS ........................ 5-10 6. MAINTENANCE ............................ 6-1 6.1 MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES ................. 6-2 6.2 REGULAR MAINTENANCE ................... 6-3 Cleaning the thermal printhead ............... 6-4 Cleaning the platen roller ........
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ix V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 B. INTERFACE CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT ....... B-1 C. CENTRONICS INTERFACE BOARD ............... C-1
Page 11 - INTRODUCTION; GENERAL DESCRIPTION; in the V8.5e is made up of 1728 thermal heater; MEDIA DESCRIPTION
1 1-1 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 INTRODUCTION 1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Imaging Systems Group’s V8.5e Thermal Plotter is a high-speedplotter suitable for office or field use. Its small size and lightweight,yet rugged construction makes it durable in mobile situations. TheV8.5e uses direct thermal plotting...
Page 13 - S P E C I F I C A T I O N S; Operation; Command panel
2 2-1 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S 2.1 FUNCTIONAL Operation Command panel Front mounted.LED display.Three push buttons.Online/Offline, Data and error LED’s. Command modes Bimodal Plotting mode.Grayscale mode.Printing mode. Features Bimodal (black and white) plotting.Grayscale plott...
Page 15 - Media
2 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S 2-3 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Media Types Thermal sensitive paper or film.Rolled paper with 7/16 inch spool core.Rolled film.Fan-folded paper (optional). Width 8.75 inch rolled paper or film media.8.75, 9.0 inch fan fold paper media. Maximum length Rolled media: 100 feet with ...
Page 16 - Transport
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S 2 2- 4 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Transport Stepper motor Micro-step. Stepping resolution 0.004 millimeter.6400 micro-steps per inch of media.32 micro-steps per scan line. 2.2 ELECTRICAL Interface Type Parallel, 8 kB buffer Compatibility Versatec GreensheetCentronics parallel (op...
Page 17 - Dimensions
2 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S 2-5 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 2.3 PHYSICAL Dimensions Rackmount Desktop Height 3.5 inches 3.5 inches Width 19 inches 15 inches Depth 12.5 inches 12.5 inches Weight Net 23 pounds 22 pounds 2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL Temperature Operating range 32º to 122º Fahrenheit (0º to 50º Celcius) ...
Page 18 - INSTALLATION; Sample Roll of paper
3 3-1 V8.5e Rev 2.1.2001 INSTALLATION 3.1 UNPACKING Although shipments are thoroughly checked for completeness byThe Imaging Systems Group Inc., confirm that your plotter has thefollowing: 1. Power cord 2. Sample Roll of paper 3. Two spindle hubs 4. Rackmount spacers Confirm that any specified optio...
Page 19 - I N S T A L L A T I O N; MOUNTING AND POSITIONING; or rack components could result if the plotter becomes unstable.; VORSICHT: Versichern Sie sich vor dem Betrieb des Gerätes, dass die; zu Schäden am Plotter oder am Gestell führen.
I N S T A L L A T I O N 3 3-2 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Inspect the plotter and components for any damage that may haveoccurred during shipment. Report any damage to the carrier of theshipment, and to your Imaging Systems Group Inc. productrepresentitive. Keep the box and packaging for future shipping, in ...
Page 20 - INTERFACE SETUP; For optional Centronics interface setup, see Appendix C.; MEDIA INSTALLATION; medium installed. This may damage the print head and will void the; VORSICHT: Versuchen Sie bitte nicht, einen Druckvorgang oder; Papiervorschub zu starten, wenn sich kein Druckmedium im Plotter
3 I N S T A L L A T I O N 3-3 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 3.3 INTERFACE SETUP Plug the power cord into a grounded AC outlet only. Avoid sharingan outlet that is also powering other noise-generating equipment. The V8.5e comes equipped with a Versatec short line TTL (transistorto transistor logic) interface. T...
Page 21 - Installing rolled paper; To install rolled paper:
I N S T A L L A T I O N 3 3-4 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Installing rolled paper The V8.5e plotter comes with a sample roll of thermal sensitive paper. To install rolled paper: 1. Loosen the rackmount thumbscrews and pull the plotter forwardon the rails. 2. Release the lid assembly by grasping underneath th...
Page 25 - Installing fan-fold paper
I N S T A L L A T I O N 3 3-8 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Installing fan-fold paper 1. Loosen the rackmount thumbscrews and pull the plotter forwardon the rails. 2. Release the lid assembly by grasping underneath the black latchbar and pulling it upwards (Figure 3-5). Open the plotter lid bylifting it straig...
Page 26 - CAUTION: Before plotting or testing on any print media, make sure; to the printhead and warranty. The media may also be damaged.; VORSICHT: Bevor Sie mit dem Plotten oder Testdrucken auf einem; einer Beschädigung des Druckkopfes und zum Verlust der Garantie; Installing rolled film; Orient the roll so that the film feeds off of the top of the roll.
3 I N S T A L L A T I O N 3-9 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 CAUTION: Before plotting or testing on any print media, make sure that the media setting is correct. Incorrect settings may result in damage to the printhead and warranty. The media may also be damaged. VORSICHT: Bevor Sie mit dem Plotten oder Testdru...
Page 28 - O P E R A T I O N; POWER SUPPLY PRECAUTIONS; Unplugging the plotter; CAUTION: Take care not to discharge static into the plotter.; This may cause damage to the integrated circuits or other
4 4-1 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 O P E R A T I O N 4.1 POWER SUPPLY PRECAUTIONS Turn off the power switch on the plotter before doing any of thefollowing: 1. Unplugging the plotter 2. Cleaning the printhead CAUTION: Take care not to discharge static into the plotter. This may cause damage to the integrated ...
Page 29 - USING THE CONTROL PANEL
O P E R A T I O N 4 4-2 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Figure 4-1. Control panel The control panel is shown in Figure 4-1. It consists of an LEDdisplay, two condition lights, and three buttons. Button 1 Button 2 Button 3 4.2 USING THE CONTROL PANEL To turn the plotter on, press the main power switch at the fron...
Page 30 - Table 4-1. Control panel button functions
4 O P E R A T I O N 4-3 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 n o t t u B n o i t c n u F . W O R R A P U . 1 e n i l f f O / e n i l n O . s e d o m E N I L F F O d n a E N I L N O n e e w t e b s e l g g o T e b y l n o n a c s g n i t t e s l e n a p l o r t n o c o t s e g n a h C b u s n o i t c n u f s t c e l e...
Page 32 - Changing function settings; a n d h o l d i n g; NOTE: Press and hold the MENU/SAVE button immediately after the; without doing so will not save your changes.; CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS
4 O P E R A T I O N 4-5 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Changing function settings For easy reference in this section, the buttons are referred to asnumbers 1, 2, and 3, from top to bottom. (See Table 4-1 for buttonlabels and functions.) 1. Press Button 1 to turn the plotter offline. Settings can only bechanged ...
Page 33 - Default Settings; during the boot up sequence, indicating that; Test plot; Press Button 1 to put the plotter into OFFLINE mode.; tP; to
O P E R A T I O N 4 4-6 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Default Settings To restore the default settings of the plotter, press and hold themenu button (button 3) while powering the plotter on. The displaywill briefly show “ dF ” during the boot up sequence, indicating that the default menu items have been loaded...
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O P E R A T I O N 4 4-8 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 is set to film or grayscale mode the printhead’s requirement forstrobe times is raised. This requires a slower plot speed in order tomaintain the high quality level of the V8.5e.Note: there are two preprogrammed media tables for grayscaleplotting. These cal...
Page 36 - Scaling; through
4 O P E R A T I O N 4-9 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Scaling The scaling function stretches or shrinks the plot over a 36-inchlength of plot with settings being S0 through SE . The default setting is ( S 2 ). To determine if scaling is needed, plot a job of a known length and measure it. Adjustments can be ma...
Page 37 - Form feed length; without holding; PF
O P E R A T I O N 4 4-10 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Emulation (vertical resolution) The emulation function adjusts the vertical resolution of the plot(along the media length). The settings are P0, n0, P3, and n3. P0 and n0 are used with 200 scans/inch of plot data. The default setting ( P3 ) is 203 scans pe...
Page 39 - Bytes per scan; Press and hold Button 3 until the display flashes:
O P E R A T I O N 4 4-12 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Bytes per scan The SCANWDTH function adjusts the scan width of the plot, definedin bytes per line. The default scan width is b1 (216 bytes per scan). Menu settings are: b1, b2, g1, g2, g3, and g4. b1 — 216 bytes/scan (bimodal). b2 — 264 bytes/scan (bimodal...
Page 40 - Grayscale media table number; The V8.5E must be in PRINT mode for the setup
4 O P E R A T I O N 4-13 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Grayscale media table number t1 - media calibration table for media 1.t2 - media calibration table for media 2. These tables have preset values for imaging on two different mediaswhile in grayscale mode. These medias can be changed for differentmedias by u...
Page 43 - ERROR MESSAGES; cools to a temperature that is safe to plot again.; 4 Volts Error: The plotter will display 24 and the error LED will; contact your product representative.
O P E R A T I O N 4 4-16 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Byte 10: line feed 0A Example: To set the plotter to: contrast=C3speed=1.0 ipsmedia=LPscaling=S2emulation=P3formfeed=F2bytes/scan=b1grayscale media table=t1 Then send header: 99 13 21 31 43 53 61 71 81 0A If the V8.5E accepts the setup string, the display ...
Page 45 - T H E O R Y O F O P E R A T I O N; PLOTTER FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES
5 5 - 1 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 T H E O R Y O F O P E R A T I O N 5.1 INTRODUCTION The V8.5e plotter uses thermal technology to convert data from thehost computer into plotted output. Host data enters the plotter mainlogic circuitry via the data port, and passes through the interface tothe data buffer on...
Page 47 - Stepper motor
5 T H E O R Y O F O P E R A T I O N 5 -3 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Stepper motor The V8.5e uses a bipolar, two-phase stepper motor. The motor ismicro-step driven, requiring 200 full steps for one rotation of themotor shaft. There are 32 micro-steps per full step. Thus the motormakes 6400 micro-steps for ea...
Page 48 - Table 5-2 Data Transfer
T H E O R Y O F O P E R A T I O N 5 5 - 4 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 l a n g i S - n o m m e h N c i l a n g i S e m a N e v i t c A l e v e L n o i t a r e p O - 1 D N I 8 D N I a t a d t u p n I h g i H l e l l a r a p e t y b r o f s e n i l t u p n I d e i n a p m o c c a e b t s u M a t a d K L C I P a...
Page 50 - Data rates
T H E O R Y O F O P E R A T I O N 5 5 - 6 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Data rates The plotter accommodates a wide range of data rates. The speed ofthe plotter can be set to 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 inches per second. Toachieve a consistent plot rate at a certain speed setting requiresminimum data rates. If data rat...
Page 51 - Scan width
5 T H E O R Y O F O P E R A T I O N 5 -7 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Scan width Scan width settings sent from host software can specify the numberof bytes of data that will be plotted on a line. The maximum settingthat data can be rastered to is 264 bytes per scan. NOTE: The thermal head holds a maximum of 2...
Page 52 - Print mode; ti
T H E O R Y O F O P E R A T I O N 5 5 - 8 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Print mode When the host asserts the PRINT mode signal, the plotter cangenerate ASCII characters. Table 5-5 shows the timing relationshipsfor print mode signals. Table 5-5. Mode signals ASCII characters are produced as plot patterns on a 1...
Page 53 - THERMAL PRINTHEAD; . Each bit within a scan addresses an individual nib. Plot patterns; Automatic Head Temperature Feedback; and the
5 T H E O R Y O F O P E R A T I O N 5 -9 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 5.4 THERMAL PRINTHEAD The thermal printhead is comprised of a row of 1728 heater elements (nibs) . Each bit within a scan addresses an individual nib. Plot patterns are generated one scan at a time, each scan consisting of a horizontalrow o...
Page 54 - Film media
T H E O R Y O F O P E R A T I O N 5 5 - 10 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Film media When the plotter is set to film mode, the strobe length is increasedto accommodate the thicker media. The plot speed is set to1.0 inch per second to allow the longer strobe length and to maintainplot quality. 5.5 MEDIA SENSORS ...
Page 55 - MAINTENANCE
6 6-1 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 NOTE: Do not attempt to repair or modify any component of the V8.5e. If a component fails, it may be replaced free of charge in accord- ance with the warranty procedures in this manual. Attempting unau- thorized repairs or modifications will void the warranty and invalidate ...
Page 57 - M A I N T E N A N C E; REGULAR MAINTENANCE; one fails by authorized repair depot.
6 M A I N T E N A N C E 6 - 3 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 6.2 REGULAR MAINTENANCE The V8.5e thermal plotter is engineered to require minimalpreventative maintenance. If the thermal printhead and platen rollerare cleaned regularly, and the plotter is kept free of debris, extramaintenance should rarely be requ...
Page 58 - Cleaning the thermal printhead; Print Head
M A I N T E N A N C E 6 6 -4 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Cleaning the thermal printhead After prolonged use, the thermal printhead picks up fibres from themedia passing under it. These fine fibres collect and compact onportions of the printhead, blocking the contact it makes with thepaper during a plot and c...
Page 59 - CAUTION: Do not touch the printhead with your fingers or other ob-; quality and shortens the life span of the printhead.; VORSICHT: Den Druckkopf nicht mit den Fingern oder irgendwelchen; Gegenständen berühren. Fett oder Öl verschmutzt den Druckkopf,; Cleaning the platen roller
6 M A I N T E N A N C E 6 - 5 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 2. Moisten (do not soak) a soft, lint-free cloth or cotton swab with99% pure isopropyl alcohol. Rub gently along the length of theprinthead, removing any buildup of residue on the printhead. 3. Allow the alcohol to evaporate completely before using th...
Page 60 - Replacing the fuse; The fuse is located in a clip next to the AC receptacle. Figure 3-2.; WARNUNG: Beim Auswechseln der Sicherungen nur solche mit; verursachen. Siehe Kapitel 2, Spezifikationen, hinsichtlich der; WARNING: Consistent damage to the plotter AC fuse indicates a seri-; ous problem and should be repaired immediately. Contact your au-
M A I N T E N A N C E 6 6 -6 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Replacing the fuse The fuse is located in a clip next to the AC receptacle. Figure 3-2. 1. Unplug the power cable from the AC receptacle. 2. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot on the fuse clip to releaseit from the AC receptacle. 3. Remove the fu...
Page 61 - T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
7 7-1 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G 7.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter provides a list of problems that may be encounteredwith the V8.5e, and gives possible causes and solutions for theseproblems. To use this chapter, locate the problem from the list. Follow the stepsin order, referrin...
Page 62 - Plotter does not plot
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G 7 7-2 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 7.2 PROBLEMS Plotter does not plot Possible causes: Plotter has no paper or filmLid is not securely closedThermal printhead is overheatedLatch pins need adjustment Solutions: 1. Check the media supply. Install more media if necessary asdescribed...
Page 63 - Plot has vertical white stripes; Figure 7-3 . Plot with vertical white stripes
7 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G 7-3 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Plot has vertical white stripes Figure 7-3 . Plot with vertical white stripes Possible causes: Lid is not securely closedThe printhead is dirtySome printhead nibs are burnt out Solutions: 1. Check that the media is installed correctly and the pl...
Page 64 - Plot is blotchy or faded
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G 7 7-4 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Plot is blotchy or faded Figure 7-4 . Blotchy or faded plot This problem originates from inconsistent printhead pressure acrossthe platen roller during plotting. Possible causes: Lid is not securely closedLatch pins need adjustment Solutions: 1....
Page 65 - Plot contrast is weak
7 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G 7-5 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Plot contrast is weak Possible causes: Lid is not securely closedLatch pins need adjustmentMedia setting is incorrectContrast setting is too low24 V power supply is malfunctioning Solutions: 1. Check that the media is installed correctly and the...
Page 66 - Plot has black vertical lines; Figure 7-6 . Plot with black vertical lines
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G 7 7-6 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Plot has black vertical lines Figure 7-6 . Plot with black vertical lines Possible Cause: One or more bits in each byte going to theplotter are “stuck high”. Solution:1. If your plotted output from the host shows these lines, run a test plot. If...
Page 67 - Plot is wrong length
7 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G 7-7 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Plot is wrong length If you suspect that a plot is the wrong length, plot a job of a knownlength and measure it. Possible causes: Paper is not moving freelyScaling is incorrectly appliedVertical emulation is incorrectly applied Solutions: 1. Che...
Page 68 - Plotter has no power; Replace the fuse as described in Chapter 6.; Plotter display is functioning but motor does not function; Contact your authorized service center.; Can’t make changes to control panel settings; Plotter is in ONLINE mode.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G 7 7-8 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 3. If the lid does not close securely, or if the head pressure is toolow, contact your authorized service center. Plotter has no power Possible Cause: If the plotter is plugged in to a functioningoutlet, then the AC fuse has blown. Solution:1. R...
Page 69 - Plot output speed is erratic
7 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G 7-9 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Plot output speed is erratic Possible Cause: Plotter speed is set too high. This is most likelyto occur on the HIGH setting. Lowering theplot speed enables the plotter to match therate of data and produces a more steadyoutput. Solution: 1. Lower...
Page 70 - Burning smell during plot, or “blooming” present on output
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G 7 7-10 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Figure 7-7 . “Blooming” plot Possible Cause: Media setting is incorrect. The thermal printhead operating temperature is too highand is burning the media. Solution: 1. Change the media setting on the control panel as described inChapter 4. If un...
Page 71 - Form feed stops before desired length; Contact your authorized service center.
7 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G 7-11 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Form feed stops before desired length Possible Cause: The form feed length is too short. The formfeed stops before the paper sensor can readthe “top of form” mark. Solution: 1. Adjust the FFLENGTH setting on the control panel as describedin Cha...
Page 72 - Plot is skewed or unreadable; The scan width is incorrect.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G 7 7-12 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 Plot is skewed or unreadable Figure 7-8 . Skewed plot Possible Cause: The scan width is incorrect. Solution: 1. Adjust the scan width (byte count) in your host softwareto 216 bytes or less.
Page 73 - W A R R A N T Y
8 8-1 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 The Imaging Systems Group Inc. (iSys) warrants our V8.5e plottersto be free from defects in materials and workmanship as follows: · Labour and parts are warranted for a period of one (1) yearfrom the date of purchase. · This warranty applies only to products purchased from a...
Page 75 - A P P E N D I X; A S C I I T A B L E S; M S N : M o s t s i g n i f i c a n t n i b b l e; Table A-2. ASCII control code character set
A A-1 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 A P P E N D I X A S C I I T A B L E S M S N : M o s t s i g n i f i c a n t n i b b l e L S N : L e a s t s i g n i f i c a n t n i b b l e Table A-1. Normal ASCII character set Table A-2. ASCII control code character set N S L N S M 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 2 ! "...
Page 76 - INTERFACE CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT
B B-1 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 A P P E N D I X INTERFACE CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT Table B-1. Versatec cable pin outs (straight through) n i P l a n g i S n i P n r u t e R e m a N l a n g i S c i n o m e n M 1 0 2 ) B S L ( 1 t i B t u p n I 1 D N I 2 1 2 2 t i B t u p n I 2 D N I 3 2 2 3 t i B t u p n I ...
Page 77 - I N T E R F A C E C O N N E C T O R P I N A S S I G N M E N T
B B-2 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 I N T E R F A C E C O N N E C T O R P I N A S S I G N M E N T n i P l a n g i S n i P l a n g i S 1 E B O R T S 4 1 T X F A 2 0 A T A D 5 1 R O R R E 3 1 A T A D 6 1 T E S E R 4 2 A T A D 7 1 N I T C L S 5 3 A T A D 8 1 D N G 6 4 A T A D 9 1 D N G 7 5 A T A D 0 2 D N G 8 6 A...
Page 78 - C E N T R O N I C S I N T E R F A C E B O A R D; a) Rev 1-2 cards will accept either of the two data transfer
C C - 1 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 A P P E N D I X C E N T R O N I C S I N T E R F A C E B O A R D The new Centronics adapter (rev1-2) implements some improve-ments over the previous (rev1-1) adapter card. These include: a) Rev 1-2 cards will accept either of the two data transfer methods described below au...
Page 79 - Enhanced transfer format
C C - 2 V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 C E N T R O N I C S I N T E R F A C E B O A R D Once the V8.5E Centronics adapter is set to raster mode itwill remain in raster mode until the init line of the hostCentronics port is pulsed or the plotter power is cycled.This will return the adapter to print mode. 2.) Enha...
