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Chapter 8: Setting the Interface
Functions
This chapter describes how to connect your plotter to your computer using either the Parallel, USB
or Serial interface.
Setting the Parallel Interface
Setting the USB Interface
S et t in g t h e I n te r f ace F u n ct io n s: Set t in g t he P ar a lle l I n te r f ac e
• To use the Centronics-compatible parallel interface, connect the plotter's paral-
lel connector to the computer's parallel port by cable.
• Next, simply set the command mode plus the programmable resolution (when
GP-GL command is selected), or origin (when HP-GL command is selected).
For instructions on setting the functions, see Selecting the Command Mode
and Setting the Programmable Resolution.
NOTE:
For the specifications of your plotter's parallel interface, see Centronics-Com-
patible Parallel Interface.
CAUTION: The interface cable should be no longer than two meters.
To use the USB interface, connect the plotter's USB connector to the computer's
USB port by cable.
Next simply set the command mode plus the programmable resolution (when the
GP-GL command is selected) or ORIGIN (when the HP-GL command is selected.)
For instructions on setting the functions, see Selecting the Command Mode
and Setting the Programmable Resolution.
NOTE:
When using the USB interface to transfer data, you must have the driver which
supports the USB port installed on the computer. A general purpose driver for
windows operating system is available that will support the USB port.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect/connect the USB cable in the following cases:
While installing the USB driver onto the computer.
When the computer or the plotter are initializing.
Do not disconnect the USB cable within a 5-second period of con-
necting the USB cable.
While the computer is transmitting data to the plotter.
CAUTION: Do not connect multiple plotters to a single computer using the USB interface.
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