Centronics Buffer, 64KB

Properties

General information

• Fast temporary storage of parallel data
• Reduces the load on the computer during printing
• No installation procedure required
  • Simply connect between the computer and the printer, instead of the printer cable
• Compact design

Background information:

This simple buffer technology is still preferred for printouts on dot-matrix printers and other relatively slow special printers that are commonly used in industrial enterprises.

Technical data

• Capacity:
  • 64 KB, 256 KB, 1 MB
• Transfer rate:
  • 15 kcps
• Power supply:
  • supplied power adapter
• Current consumption:
  • approx. 60 mA
• Input:
  • 36-pin Centronics socket
  • incl. 0.5m cable attached to the device
• Output:
  • 36-pin Centronics adapter, buffer
  • Can be plugged directly to the printer
• Housing:
  • Plastic housing, 75x61x20 mm
• Weight:
  • 370 g incl. power adapter
• Scope of delivery:
  • 1x Centronics buffer
  • 1x power adapter for application in office