Select A Data Communication Interface - Brady BBP81 User Manual

20 Printer Setup

Select a Data Communication Interface

Select a Data Communication Interface

Table 5
connect your printer to a computer. You may send label formats to the printer through any data
communication interface that is available. Select an interface that is supported by both your
printer and your computer or your Local Area Network (LAN).
Table 5 • Characteristics of the Data Communication Interfaces
Interface
RS-232 Serial
IEEE 1284
Bidirectional Parallel
USB
Internal wired
Ethernet print server
Wireless Ethernet
print server
Y882746
provides basic information about data communication interfaces that you can use to
Standard or
Optional on Characteristics
Printer
Standard • Maximum cable length of 50 ft (15.24 m).
• You may need to change printer parameters to match the host
computer.
• You need to use a null-modem adaptor to connect to the printer
if using a standard modem cable.
Standard • Maximum cable length of 10 ft (3 m).
• Recommended cable length of 6 ft (1.83 m).
• No printer parameter changes required to match the host
computer.
Standard • Maximum cable length of 16.4 ft (5 m).
• No printer parameter changes required to match the host
computer.
Optional • Can print to the printer from any computer on your LAN.
• Can communicate with the printer through the printer's web
pages.
• Computer must be equipped with an Ethernet board.
• The printer must be configured to use your LAN.
Optional • Can print to the printer from any computer on your Wireless
Local Area Network (WLAN).
• Computer must be equipped with an Ethernet board.
• The printer must be configured to use your WLAN.
BBP81 User Manual 5/13/08