Silent Hawk® C-100
Null Printer

$395.95

(VAR and quantity discounts available)

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Additional Purchase Options

  • Performance Option: Features a data transfer rate of 850 kilobytes/second instead of the standard data rate of 450 kilobytes/second.

Applications

  • Emulate a Centronics compatible printer.
  • Manually control printer status signals with front panel switches.
  • Use for paperless printing and troubleshooting.

Front Panel Features

With the C-100 Null Printer, host machines and data signals can be tested.  Front panel switches on the unit allow busy, fault, paper empty, and select signals to be manipulated.  This design permits the testing of the host machine and can help troubleshoot problems with the printer signals.  The front panel LEDs of the unit display the last byte of data that was received by the null printer.  With the LEDs, data is easily seen as it streams from the host machine to the null printer.

Silent Hawk C-100 Null Printer Specifications

Parallel Interface

Centronics C-100 Compatible

Burst Data Acceptance Rate

425 Kilobytes/second (850 Kilobytes/second w/ the Performance Option)

Sustained Data Acceptance Rate

425 Kilobytes/second (850 Kilobytes/second w/ the Performance Option)

Data Line Termination

1 1k ohm pull-up to one 74xx input

Strobe Termination

1 470 ohm pull-up to one 74xx input

Control Signals

74xx Open Collector with 1k pull-up

Dimensions

2.4" H x 4.7" W x 6.4" D

Weight

1.25 Pounds

Power Source

120 VAC 60 Hz/12.0 VDC 500mA AC adapter
(220 VAC 50Hz - Supplied with European version)

Power Consumption

3.6 Watts