E-124 |OKIPAGE 18/24DXInterfaceIEEE 1284 Parallel InterfaceParallel cable requirements:• Cable must be shielded with twisted pair conductors, andmust be UL and CSA approved• Maximum length for bi-directional cable is 6 feet (1.8meters). For lengths greater than 6 feet, use a cablemarked IEEE 1284-compliant.• Printer connector is an IEEE 1284-B receptacle (36 pins,0.085" center line)• Port supports bi-directional IEEE 1284 communications(compatibility, nibble, and ECP modes)Bi-Directional Parallel ModeIf you are using the Status Monitor software, which provideson-line feedback of the printer status, BI-DIRECTION mustbe set to ENABLE (default) in the Level-2 printer main menu(see the Printer Control chapter).The recommended cable length for bi-directionalcommunications is 6 ft. (1.8 meters). The standard parallelcables available at computer stores should work fine. Forextended distances, higher quality IEEE 1284-compliantcables are available.
