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i. Press Enter to set the address. An asterisk (*) appears beside the address.
j. The 4247 printer supports several emulation modes. The default mode is
native 4247. However, if your computer system is not at a software level that
recognizes printer type 4247, change the printer emulation to 4230, 4224, or
4214, depending upon your requirements.
To do this, press Return. The printer displays:
Twinax Configuration
Printer Address
Press Scroll or Scroll
Twinax Configuration
Emulation Mode
Press Enter. The printer displays:
Emulation Mode
*4247
Using the Scroll
press Enter. An asterisk (*) will be displayed in front of the selected value.
k. Press Start.
The printer displays:
015 COMMUNICATIONS CHECK
CHECK CABLE
2. The power switch is located on the lower left side of the printer. Ensure the
printer is powered off (O) and the power cable is unplugged.
DANGER
<1-14> Switch off printer power and unplug the printer power cord before
connecting or disconnecting a communication port, a teleport, or any other
attachment connector.
DANGER
<1-13> Do not connect or disconnect a communication port, a teleport, or
any other connector during an electrical storm.
3. Before you connect the signal cable to the V-connector, slip a cable shield over
the end of the cable. (If you are connecting two cables, slip a cable shield over
until the printer displays:
or Scroll key, scroll to the desired emulation mode, then
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