After some research, it was determined that it would be relatively simple to have an Arduino convert incoming serial data into a parallel output to the printer.

Outputting data from a microcontroller over a serial port is convenient and easy, but formatting, visualizing, and analyzing the data can be tedious and frustrating. [Alex Spataru] knows this all ...

Input and Output Arduino programming environment basics Serial Monitor usage with text, variables and pin states Also, depending on class interest: creating schematics and PCBs using the educational ...

A quick strong DIY output buffer for an Arduino (or other) pulse generator? I am not sure why pulse generator buffers are so fascinating at the moment.