Interface Connection - Brady Tagus User Manual

3.1.2

Interface Connection

The printer can be connected to the host via a USB, serial or parallel cable. The Printer will
automatically connect to the first port (USB, serial or parallel) that transmits valid data.
After this connection has been made, the printer's power must be cycled 'Off' and 'On' to
change the interface connection.
USB Connection:
The USB Interface is supported in Windows
greater. Depending upon the operating system of your host
computer, installation may differ slightly.
Parallel Connection:
The parallel interface requires a Centronics
cable with a 36 pin male connector. Bi-directional mode is
IEEE 1284 Compliant, using forward and reverse channel
communications. In this mode, data can be sent to the host
provided it is also IEEE 1284 Compliant and has
supporting software. Default is uni-directional, for printers
with front display, see Chapter 5.
Serial Connection:
The serial interface supports RS-232C communications via
a DB-9 connector. The following list of serial port settings is
menu-selectable and must match the host computer's
serial port settings; see Chapter 4, for non-display printers
or Chapter 5 for display printers.
Baud Rate (Default 9600 bps)
Word Length (Default 8 bits)In addition to the port settings,
the serial interface cable wiring must have specific
connections (pin-outs) for proper data exchange between
the host and printer. The different serial cable pin-outs and
part numbers are in the following table (contact your
reseller for ordering information).
Optional Internal Ethernet Print Server:
The printer is available with an optional Internal Ethernet Print Server. When using this
connection please refer to Appendix C or the instructions included with the option for proper
setup and configuration.
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95 and
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IEEE 1284
Part # 32-2483-01
(printers with front display only)
Part # 32-2301-01
Connecting the Printer