Connecting An Interface Cable; Ethernet Connection - Datamax h-class h-8308p Operator's Manual

2.2.2

Connecting an Interface Cable

The printer can be interfaced to a host device via the Ethernet, USB or optional serial port.
Following power-up (or after inactivity), interface port selection occurs automatically upon
detection of valid data.
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• To change an active port immediately, cycle the power OFF and ON.

Ethernet Connection

The Ethernet interface supports several menu-selectable modes. Depending on the length, the
cable should be Category / Type 3 or better.
USB Connection
The USB interface connection may differ slightly depending upon the operating system and
hardware configuration of the host computer.
Optional Serial Connection
The serial interface supports RS-232C communications RS-232C cabling configurations via
standard a null modem cable.
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