Oki RS-422 User Manual

Oki RS-422 User Manual

Rs-232c/rs-422 serial interface option

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User Guide:
RS-232C/RS-422 Serial
Interface Option
®
for OKI
B6100 Printer

59345001

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  • Page 1 User Guide: RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface Option ® for OKI B6100 Printer € 59345001...
  • Page 2: Proprietary Statement

    PostScript is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated for a page description language and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. OKI, OkiLPR, and OkiLAN are registered trademaks of Oki Electric Industry Company, Ltd. Adobe, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe PageMaker/Adobe Systems Incorporated...
  • Page 3: How This Guide Is Organized

    • Control panel menus enable fast and easy configuration and troubleshooting. Printer Requirements Before installing the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface option, you will need to make sure of the follow- ing two requirements: • Make sure that your printer has a free network port access slot.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    WARNING: To prevent the danger of electric shock, before installing any options be sure to turn the power switch of the printer to the off [O] position and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    How This Guide is Organized iii Features of the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface iii Printer Requirements iii Safety Precautions iv Chapter 1 Installing the Serial Interface in OKI B6100 Printers1-1 About this Chapter 1-2 Installing the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface in OKI B6100 Printers 1-2...
  • Page 6 Robust XON 2-6 Disabling the Serial Interface 2-6 Serial 2-6 References for OpenVMS users 2-7 RS-232C Serial Cable Pin Assignments 2-7 RS-422 Serial Cable Pin Assignments 2-7 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 About this Chapter 3-2 Control Panel Error Messages 3-2...
  • Page 7: Installing The Serial Interface In

    Chapter 1 Installing the Serial Interface in OKI B6100 Printers In this Chapter . . . • “About this Chapter” on page 1-2 • “Installing the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface in OKI B6100 Printers” on page...
  • Page 8 RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface Option Installing the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface in OKI B6100 Printers About this Chapter This chapter explains the procedure for installing the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface option in OKI B6100 Printers. Installing the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface in OKI B6100 Printers Carefully review the safety precautions in the front of this guide before starting this installation procedure.
  • Page 9 1 is on the right and network port 2 is on the left. However, when installed in the printer, network port 1 is on the bottom and network port 2 is on top.
  • Page 10 RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface Option Installing the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface in OKI B6100 Printers While aligning the front bracket of the serial interface assembly to the two respective thumbscrews on the controller assembly bracket, firmly seat the 80-pin male connector on the underside of the interface to the 80-pin female connector on the controller assembly.
  • Page 11 Insert the top part of the left side cover into the printer. Ensure the locking tab aligns with the hole in the printer’s side. Slide the side cover towards the front of the printer to install it. Tighten both thiumbscrews in a clockwise direction.
  • Page 12 Connect the power cord to the wall outlet and turn the printer power switch to the ON [ I ] position. The installation of your RS-232C/RS-422 serial interface option in your OKI B6100 printer is now com- plete. Proceed to Chapter 2 Using the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface.
  • Page 13: About This Chapter" On

    “SERIAL SETUP Menu” on page 2-4 • “Disabling the Serial Interface” on page 2-6 • “References for OpenVMS users” on page 2-7 • “RS-232C Serial Cable Pin Assignments” on page 2-7 • “RS-422 Serial Cable Pin Assignments” on page 2-7...
  • Page 14: Control Panel Menu Structure

    Control Panel MENU structure When the RS-232C/RS-422 serial interface is installed, the printer control panel menu structure is enhanced as shown in the following table. The shaded areas denote additional features and settings rele- vant to the RS-232C/RS-422 interface.
  • Page 15 PS Menu PCL Menu System Menu NOTE: The structure of your display menus may vary slightly depending on the options installed in your printer. RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface Option None Even DTR Ready/Busy DTR Onl/Offl DTR Error RTS Ready/Busy RTS Onl/Offl...
  • Page 16: Serial Setup Menu

    RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface Option SERIAL SETUP Menu SERIAL SETUP Menu The following selections becomes available within a SERIAL SETUP submenu of the INTERFACE menu when the RS-232C/RS-422 serial interface is installed. Interpreter AVAILABLE SELECTIONS DEFAULT Format AVAILABLE SELECTIONS DEFAULT Serial Mode...
  • Page 17: Parity

    AVAILABLE SELECTIONS DEFAULT DTR Onl/Offl AVAILABLE SELECTIONS DEFAULT DTR Error AVAILABLE SELECTIONS DEFAULT RTS Ready/Busy AVAILABLE SELECTIONS DEFAULT RTS Onl/Offl AVAILABLE SELECTIONS DEFAULT RTS Error AVAILABLE SELECTIONS DEFAULT XON Ready/Busy AVAILABLE SELECTIONS DEFAULT RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface Option None Even None Parity...
  • Page 18: Xon Onl/Offl

    Disabling the Serial Interface The following selection becomes available within the PORT submenu of the INTERFACE menu when the RS-232C/RS-422 serial interface is installed. Serial The Serial option enables you to turn off the serial port on the interface. This selections is often used to permit uninterrupted communication to other ports such as the parallel or other network ports.
  • Page 19: References For Openvms Users

    Eight pins of the 25-pin serial cable are utilized for the RS-232C standard: Pin No. Signal RS-422 Serial Cable Pin Assignments Five pins of the 25-pin serial cable are utilized for the RS-422 standard: Pin No. Signal RXD - RXD +...
  • Page 20 RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface Option RS-422 Serial Cable Pin Assignments...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 3 Troubleshooting In this Chapter . . . • “About this Chapter” on page 3-2 • “Control Panel Error Messages” on page 3-2 • “Obtaining Help and Information” on page 3-2 • “Technical Support” on page 3-3...
  • Page 22: About This Chapter

    RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface Option Control Panel Error Messages About this Chapter This chapter discusses troubleshooting error messages appearing on the printer’s control panel. Sources of help, information and technical support are also discussed. Control Panel Error Messages The format of control panel error messages is:...
  • Page 23: Your Point Of Purchase

    Control Panel. For a list of error messages, refer to your printer’s User manual. NOTE: To confirm that a problem is isolated to the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface, you may want to remove the serial interface from the printer and diagnose the printer using the User’s Manual that came with your printer.
  • Page 24 RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface Option Technical Support...

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