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====== Printer Interface Types ====== | ====== Printer Interface Types ====== | ||
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+ | ===== Problem Description ===== | ||
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+ | This document will not explain details about the different interfaces. It is meant to help you identify the different interfaces used on your POS Computer and Peripheral Devices. | ||
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+ | ==== Ports on the Printer ==== | ||
- | ====== Ports on the Printer ====== | ||
Confused about what interface your printer is using? | Confused about what interface your printer is using? | ||
- | Here are the common printer interface connectors As seen from the back of your printer. | + | Here are the common printer interface connectors As seen from the back of your **PRINTER**. |
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+ | ====== Ports on the Computer ====== | ||
- | This is a 36 pin Centronics interface. It is the second most used printer interface next to USB | ||
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+ | Confused about what the Corresponding interface on your computer looks like? | ||
- | This is a 9 Pin (Female) Serial Interface. This is one of oldest interfaces, but is still used on some printers and other peripheral devices such as barcode scanners, pole displays and credit card pin pads. | + | Here are the common interface connectors As seen from the back of your **COMPUTER**. |
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- | This is a 25 Pin (Female) Serial Interface. This is also one of oldest interfaces, but it is also still used on some printers and pole displays. | ||
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- | ====== Ports on the Computer | + | ====== |
- | {{: | + | While these ports are not used for interfacing printers or Point of Sale specific devices, it may be helpful for you to identify these ports. |
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- | {{: | + | Other USB types. These are most commonly used on Laptops, Tablets and Smart Phones. |
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Created by Steve Wind April 29 2016 | Created by Steve Wind April 29 2016 | ||
+ | Updated July 22 2019 | ||
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