Connections - SATO DR308e Operator's Manual

Section 2: Installation

2.7 CONNECTIONS

This section explains the power cable and interface cable connection procedures.
2.7.1 Install and connecting the interface board
This printer has a flexibility to select a suitable interface options for communication to the host computer.
The following Plug-in interface boards are available.
• RS-232C (High-speed) interface board
• IEEE1284 interface board
• LAN interface board
• USB interface board
*Installation of the interface board should be done by Sato certified servicing personnel.
1.
Make sure that power cable is not connected to the
printer.
2.
Align the interface board with the guide of the interface
slot opening at the back of the printer as shown.
3.
Lightly push the interface board into the printer until you
feel the connection of the interface board.
4.
Secure the interface board with two screws.
5.
Connect the interface cable from the host computer to
the printer.
Use a cable that is compatible with the standard of the
installed interface board. Make sure the cable is cor-
rectly oriented. Secure the printer with one hand, and
insert the cable firmly.
Caution
• Always turn the printer OFF before attaching or
detaching an interface card. Otherwise, severe elec-
trical damage may be incurred, or bodily injury may
be sustained.
• Never connect or disconnect interface cables (or use
a switch box) with power applied to either the host or
printer. This may caused damage to the interface cir-
cuitry in the printer/ host and is not covered by war-
ranty.
2.7.2 Connecting the optional keypad
This printer has a feature to connect to an optional keypad. This enable users to enter simple command to the
printer, by the connected keypad, without connecting to a host computer.
1.
Make sure that power cable is not connected to the
printer.
2.
Connect the cable from the optional keypad to the
keypad terminal at the back of the printer. Make sure the
cable is correctly oriented. Secure the printer with one
hand, and insert the cable firmly.
3.
Set the printer to be ready for using with the keypad.
Refer to Section 8.5 Keypad on page 8-6 for details.
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Align the interface board with the
guide of the interface slot opening.
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