Connecting Label Printer Via Serial Rs-232 Interface; Connecting Label Printer Via Ethernet Interface - CAB A2+ User Configuration Manual

2 Connecting Label Printer to Computer
2.1

Connecting Label Printer via Serial RS-232 Interface

2.1.1 Connecting Label Printer
The RS-232 interface is operated via an RS-232 cable.
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Connect computer and label printer with a suitable cable.
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Secure cable connections with the screws found at the plugs.
Configure the RS-232 interface of the printer to match the settings of the connected computer ( "4.1.4" on page

18).
If problems occur, contact the computer manufacturer for interface assignments and note the pin assignment of the
SUB-D jack described below.
2.1.2 Pin Assignment of Connection Jack of the RS-232 Interface
On the back of the printer there is a 9-pin SUB-D jack for the serial RS-232 interface.
Pin5
Pin9 Pin6
Table 1 Pin assignment of the 9-pin SUB-D jack
2.2

Connecting Label Printer via Ethernet Interface

To connect the label printer to a network jack, a patch cable with an RJ45 plug for 10 Base T or 100 Base T is
required. For direct connection of the printer to the Ethernet card of a local computer, use an appropriate crossover
cable.
!
Attention!
A shielded cable must be used to connect the printer to the network.
1. Connect computer and label printer with a suitable cable.
2. Make basic settings for operation of the Ethernet interface ( "4.1.4" on page 18).
3. Call up the printer website ( "4.2.1" on page 21).
4. Open the "Setup" tab on the printer website.
5. Set the parameters described in table 12 on page 24 in the path Setup > Interfaces > Ethernet.
Click Set on the "Setup" tab ( page 23).
6.
Enter PIN and click Confirm.
7.
8. Set up print service if necessary ( "2.2.1" on page 8).
9. Adjust Windows printer setting ( "2.2.2" on page 8).
!
Attention!
Do not change the settings of the "IP" and "Gateway" on the printer website, as otherwise the connection
to the printer may be lost.
Pin Designation
1 CD
Pin1
2 TxD
3 RxD
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI
Function
Carrier Detect
Transmit Data
Receive Data
Data Terminal Ready (not used)
Ground
Data Set Ready (not used)
Request to Send
Clear to Send
Ring Indication (not used)
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