Epson EPL-8000 User Manual page 63

4. If your cable has a grounding wire, connect it to the printer's
ground connector.
5. Plug the other end of the cable into your computer.
Fasten the connector screws to the interface, if necessary.
This completes the connection of the serial interface cable. You
now need to set the printer for serial communication with the
SelecType I/F CONFIG option. You may also need to change some
interface settings, such as baud rate and parity, before your printer
and computer can communicate properly. See Chapter 3 for
instructions on using SelecType.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
Testing and Connecting Your Printer
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