Connecting Label Printer Via Usb Interface - CAB A2+ User Configuration Manual

2 Connecting Label Printer to Computer
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2.2.1 Print Services Raw-IP and LPD in MS Windows
The print services Raw-IP and LPD are not available in all operating systems. In general, special tools are required to
set up print services.  Information from dealer.
Print service
Raw-IP
LPD
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Information on installation  Windows documentation.
During the installation of both print services, additional connections for print output are set up:
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Raw-IP: Enter the same port address in the printer which you have selected during installation.
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LPD: "lp" (line printer) must be entered as the name of the printer on the computer (queue name).
2.2.2 Adjusting Windows Printer Setting
If the printer driver valid for your Windows version is installed on your computer, Windows standard applications can
be used to edit the label contents and to start the print jobs. To use the Raw-IP or LPD print services, the Windows
printer settings must be adjusted:
1. Open the folder containing the printers via Start > Settings > Printers.
2. Right-click the icon of the label printer.
A pop-up menu appears.
3. Select "Properties" in the pop-up menu.
4. Open the "Details" or "Connections" tab.
This tab contains, among other things, the connections which were also set up when the print services were
installed. The names of these connections depend on the installation tool used.
5. Select the Raw-IP or LPD connection.
Click OK.
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Connecting Label Printer via USB Interface

The high-speed USB interface allows the label printer to be operated via a USB interface of a computer running the
operating system Windows 2000, Windows XP 32bit / 64bit, Windows 2003 32bit / 64bit and Windows Vista 32bit /
64bit.
A printer driver must be installed if a USB interface will be used for connection. The printer driver for your unit is found
on the "Printer Accessories CD" which is included in the scope of delivery or on the internet.
1. Switch label printer off..
2. Connect computer and label printer with an A-B cable.
3. Switch computer on.
4. Place the "Printer Accessories CD" in the CD-ROM drive.
5. Exit all programs currently running.
6. Switch printer on.
The Windows Installation Wizard is started automatically.
Follow the on-screen instructions. The source of the installation file is
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"D:\windrv\win32\"
"D:\windrv\win64\"
where D is the letter of the CD-ROM drive used.
After successful installation, an icon for the label printer appears in the Windows "Printer" system folder.
8. Click icon in "Printer" system folder and make printer settings if necessary.
Windows 2000
Not available
Available, but not installed
Availability of print services Raw-IP and LPD in Windows
for Windows 2000 / XP 32bit / 2003 32bit / Vista 32bit or
for Windows XP 64bit / 2003 64bit / Vista 64bit
Windows XP
Available
Available
Windows Vista
Available
Available
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