Interface Boards
You can use optional interface boards to supplement your printer’s
built-in serial and parallel interfaces. If
youdon’t
know whether
you need an
optionalkterfac,e
or if you want to know more about
interfaces, contact your
Epson
dealer,
Choosing an interface
Optional interface boards can be divided into three main categories:
IEEE-488 interfaces that provide standardized connections,
trouble-free operation, and the ability to connect computers,
printers, and other devices on the same line so that they can
share data freely.
Coax and
twinax
interfaces that connect directly to the printer
and communicate with
qn
IBM minicomputer or mainframe via
coax or
twinax
protoco1.
These interfaces allow you to use
Epson printers as local IBM printers without adding any other
circuitry or components.
Serial interfaces, which are required only if you need an
interface that conforms to the Current Loop standard instead of
RS-232C
or that provides X-on$#Gff data communications
protocol.
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Using the Printer
Options
