Connectingthedatacable - Texas Instruments 880 User Manual

2.10 CONNECTINGTHEDATACABLE
Two data cable connectors (serial and parallel) on
the back of the Model 880 Printer are shown in
Figure 2-14. Section 7 describes the communi-
cation interfaces and contains data cable pin defi-
nitions. Determine which interface and data cable
you need for your system. Appendix A contains TI
Business Systems installation instructions.
The serial interface connector has screw fasten-
ers. The parallel interface connector is fastened by
wire clips on the printer.
Use the following procedure to install your data
cable:
1. Set the power switch (Figure 2-10) to the
OFF position or disconnect the power
cable from the receptacle.
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SERIAL
CONNECTOR
PARALLEL CONNECTOR
OR OPTIONAL INTERFACE
CONNECTOR
2. Insert the data cable into the connector at
the back of the printer.
3. As appropriate, tighten the screws on
each side of the connector with a small
screwdriver, or press the wire clips in
place.
CAUTION
Connecting the cable with-
out tightening the screws or
engaging the clips can
cause faulty operation.
4. Fasten the other end of the cable to the
data set or computer. Make sure the con-
nector is tight.
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PARALLEL CONNECTOR
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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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SERIAL CONNECTOR
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Figure 2-14. Data Cable Connectors
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