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From: grr@cbmvax.commodore.com (George Robbins)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga.hardware
Subject: Re: Parallel port pinout, A500/2000 vs. A1000
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Date: 6 May 90 23:57:53 GMT
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In article <3024@ultb.isc.rit.edu> jdc3538@ultb.isc.rit.edu (J.D. Cronin) writes:
> What is the difference in the parallel port pinout between the
> original A1000 and the A500/2000?  I know the gender is different,
> but recall hearing that the power pins have been changed.  (This
> is for using a DigiView on my 1000.)  Any hints are appreciated.

The gender is different and the pinout is intended to be 100% compatible/safe
for connection to IBM PC comaptible printer cables.  Check with Digiview for
an adapter thingie that gives better results than simple cross-wiring.

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