Setup Procedure; Requirements For Operation; Setting Up The Printer - TEC B-450 SERIES User Manual

5. SET UP PROCEDURE
5. SET UP PROCEDURE

5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION

This machine 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 .......... 9 pins
(2) Centronics cable ....... 36 pins
• To print a label format, create the complete program using the interface/communication manual or use
a bespoke labelling package or Windows Driver.
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.
DB-9S
Connector to PC
PIN No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Housing
DB-25S
Connector to PC
PIN No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
20

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.
Signal
N.C.
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
N.C.
Shield
Signal
Shield
TXD
RXD
RTS
CTS
DSR
GND
DTR
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5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION
DB-9P
Connector to Printer
PIN No. Signal
1 N.C.
2 TXD
3 RXD
4 DSR
5 GND
6 DTR
7 CTS
8 RTS
9 N.C.
Housing Shield
DB-9P
Connector to Printer
PIN No. Signal
1 N.C.
2 TXD
3 RXD
4 DSR
5 GND
6 DTR
7 CTS
8 RTS
9 N.C.
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Fig. 5-1