Interface Card Bixolon IFG-P/TYPE

The Bixolon IFG-P/TYPE interface card provides a USB host interface combined with a parallel output interface, enabling connection to POS thermal printers and peripherals that use a parallel port. It supports IEEE1284 parallel communication for faster data transfer and follows standard connector configurations to ensure compatibility with devices such as SRP-350plus and META-4p.

Advantages

This interface card offers reliable parallel and USB host connectivity, consistent cable and connector configuration for straightforward installation, and broad platform support to integrate with a range of POS systems and thermal printers.

Suitable for

• Connecting thermal POS printers to systems that require parallel ports
• Upgrading existing POS hardware to add a parallel output
• Integrating printers like SRP-350plus and META-4p into mixed USB/parallel environments

Key specifications

• Interfaces: USB host and IEEE1284 parallel output
• Parallel communication standard: IEEE1284
• Compatibility: Designed for use with compatible thermal POS printers and POS systems
• Cable/connector: standard parallel port connector configuration

How to use

Install the interface card into the target device according to the device manufacturer’s instructions, connect the USB host port to the host device if required, and attach the parallel cable to the printer’s parallel port using the standard connector. Configure the POS system or printer drivers to recognize the new parallel interface and verify communication through a test print or diagnostic utility.

Usage recommendations

Use shielded parallel cables and secure connectors to maintain signal integrity. Verify driver and firmware compatibility with the target printer model before installation, and follow the printer and system manufacturer’s guidelines for grounding and cabling to ensure stable operation.