root@ozdaltx.UUCP (root) (10/05/87)
I have a Tandy DMP 130 printer attached to my "AT Clone"
running SCO XENIX. When using the parallel port via a
standard cable the printer is taken off line when the cable
is attached. I can place a piece of tape over the pins and the
thing will work! See diagram. I can't tell what pins these
are and can't find a reference to a this type connector.
FEMALE PARALLEL CONNECTOR ON PRINTER
----------------------------------------------
\ - - - - - - - - .... top row
\ - - - - - - - - .... bottom row
\ ^ ^
\_____________________________________ ....
But what is happening? The printer seems to run at about 1/2
speed like it's buffer is having to fill up before it spits
anything out. I figure it has to be the cabling VS TANDY
"standard" . Am I going to be forced to go plunk down $40
for a TANDY printer cable or is there a simpler answer???
I don't have a spare serial port so thats out and the
printer DOES work when attached to my 6000.
Thanks in advance...
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