Star SP742 Series Hardware Manual page 11

3-2-4. Connecting Ethernet Cable
If a ferrite core is included, install the ferrite core onto the Ethernet cable according to the following procedure to
prevent electrical noise.
If a ferrite core is not included, perform steps (1) and (5) only.
(1) Make sure the printer is turned off.
(2) Affix the ferrite core onto the ethernet cable as shown in the illustration below.
(3) Pass the fastener through the ferrite core.
(4) Loop the fastener around the cable and lock it. Use scissors to cut off any excess.
Ferrite core
(5) Connect the interface cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer.
Ethernet Interface Board
IFBD-HE06
Link disconnection detection feature
The Ethernet interface model is equipped with a link dis connection detection feature. If the printer is turned on when
an Ethernet cable is not connected to it, the POWER and ERROR lamps are simultaneously turned on and off at
2-second intervals to indicate the disconnection.
Be sure to connect the Ethernet cable from a PC or hub to the printer, and then turn the printer on.
Ethernet cable
Fastener
1 cm
(maximum)
Ethernet Interface Board
IFBD-HE08
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