Set Up Procedure; Requirements For Operation; Setting Up The Printer - Toshiba B-880-QQ SERIES Owner's Manual

5. SET UP PROCEDURE

5. SET UP PROCEDURE

5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION

The B-882 has the following requirements:
The host computer must have a serial port or centronics parallel port.
To communicate with host, either an RS-232C cable or Centronics cable is required.
(1) RS-232C cable .......... 25 pins
(2) Centronics cable ....... 36 pins
To print the format, create the complete program using the interface/communication manual.
Interface Cables
To prevent radiation and reception of electrical noise, the interface cables must meet the following
requirements:
Fully shielded and fitted with metal or metalised connector housings.
Kept as short as possible.
Should not be bundled tightly with power cords.
Should not be tied to power line conduits.
RS-232C Cable description
The serial data cable used to connect the printer to the host computer should be one of the following two
types:
NOTE: Use an RS-232C cable with imperial (inch) connector securing screws.
Connector to PC
PIN No.
Housing
Connector to PC
PIN No.

5.2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER

Place the printer on a flat, stable surface.
Use a grounded electrical outlet do not use adapter plug.
Be sure there is adequate room around the printer for easy operation and maintenance.
Keep your work environment static free.
DB-9S
Signal
1 N.C.
2 RXD
3 TXD
DTR
4
GND
5
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
N.C.
9
Shield
DB-25S
Signal
1 Shield
2 TXD
3 RXD
4 RTS
5 CTS
6 DSR
7 GND
20 DTR
DB-25P
Connector to Printer
PIN No.
3
2
20
7
6
4
5
Housing
DB-25P
Connector to Printer
PIN No.
3
2
20
7
6
4
5
5-1
5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION
Signal
TXD
RXD
DSR
GND
DTR
CTS
RTS
Shield
Signal
TXD
RXD
DSR
GND
DTR
CTS
RTS
Fig. 5-1
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