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Chapter 3: Setting up the Printer
Communication cables
The communication cable connects the printer to the host computer.
If installing the RS-232C communication cable:
RS-232C 9-pin
communication connector panel
Power
9-pin RS-232C
supply
communication
connector
connector
1 Turn off the host computer.
2 Plug the communication cable into the connector at the
bottom back of the printer.
If installing the USB communication cable:
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1 Host computer can remain on.
2 Plug the printer end of the USB cable into the USB
connector port on the printer (A).
3 Route the cable from the printer as shown on the
following page to provide strain relief.
4 Plug the computer end of the USB cable into the
computer. Make sure the USB symbol on the connector
is facing up when you plug it in.
If installing the Powered USB cable:
Powered USB communication connector panel
Powered USB
connector
1 Be sure the host computer is powered off.
2 Plug the printer end of the USB cable into the USB
connector port on the printer.
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USB
connector
(not used)
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RS-232C 25-pin or parallel
communication connector panel
Power
25-pin RS-232C
supply
communication
connector
connector
3 Secure the connector by tightening the screws.
4 Connect the cable to the host computer.
5 Turn host computer on.
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After you have completed setting up the printer, you can
install the USB driver onto the host computer.
Download the USB driver
Downloads section of the CognitiveTPG website at
http://www.cognitivetpg.com.
Printer end
Computer end
of USB cable
3
Route the cable from the printer as shown on the
following page to provide strain relief.
4
Plug the computer end of the USB cable into the
computer.
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to the host computer from the
of USB cable
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