[comp.sys.encore] Annex Parallel Port Question

irwin@m.cs.uiuc.edu (02/07/90)

What is the maximum length of cable that can be used with the
Annex parallel printer port? Also, what type of cable was used
to make the recomended distance? Flat ribbon, round shielded?

Is there any difference in the spec on length, between the
Annex I and Annex II?

Curious minds would like to know, i.e., the printer can not
always be located where the Annex is. Is the port equiped with
drivers/receivers, such that it can handle 30, maybe 40 feet?

Al Irwin
Univ of Illinois
Dept of Comp Sci
Urbana, IL
irwin@m.cs.uiuc.edu

hoven@Xylogics.COM (Michele Hoven) (02/10/90)

In article <37500013@m.cs.uiuc.edu> irwin@m.cs.uiuc.edu writes:
>
>What is the maximum length of cable that can be used with the
>Annex parallel printer port? Also, what type of cable was used
>to make the recomended distance? Flat ribbon, round shielded?

  We recommend a round shielded cable of under 20 ft.

>Is there any difference in the spec on length, between the
>Annex I and Annex II?

  No, the distance should be the same for either. 

  BTW, the best way to direct questions is to send them to: 
           annex-support@xylogics.com 

  
  Michele Hoven
  Annex Technical Support