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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: RMC64 on June 03, 2004, 01:45:58 AM
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I just received as a gift a Panasonic KxP1123 and a KXP2124 24 pin printers.
Would these printers be able to work with an Amiga 600 and Amiga 1200?
What would I need to hook them up if such is the case?
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You should be able to use a standard IEEE-1284 parallel printer cable. I used a canon bubble jet 4200 printer with my A1200 for a long time with a standard parallel printer cable.
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Yep. standard parallel cable is all you need.
I think the Panasonic KXPs actually have drivers built-in AmigaOS, so you should be able to print right away.
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Thank you for your prompt assistance! :)
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By the way, IEEE-1284 (officially known as 1284-1994, Standard Signaling Method for a Bidirectional Parallel Peripheral Interface for PCs.
The 1284 standard is an innovation that allows parallel printer ports to transfer data at many times the standard speed, and also allows for an array of bidirectional communications and longer cable runs. The Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) both follow 1284 standards, although EPP was developed prior to 1284's release.
Bidirectional cables must simply be able to transfer data in both directions, and a 25-wire printer cables (and all straight-thru 25 wire cables) are capable of this.
So there is a small difference between a standard printer cable and a 1284 standard printer cable
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Well at least they will both work :-)
-Jamie