Sample Installation - HP DMXTM 400/430 Operator's Manual

For connection to most host systems, Xon/Xoff handshaking
reduces the number of wires necessary in the interface cable. For
interfacing RS-422 devices, the Xon/Xoff handshake is the only
appropriate method.
2.3 Sample Installations
In this section, four typical installations are reviewed, CRT terminal,
PC, minicomputer, and mainframe computer. Interface cable listings
for similar installations are listed in Appendix E.
CRT Connection
A typical application for a CRT-based system is generating and
printing labels that are stored on an optional Flash Module.
First, connect the Printer to the CRT with the cable number
556000 and turn on switch 7 at the rear of the Printer. Next, plug
the Module into the slot on the side of the Printer to store label
formats on the Module. For a detailed explanation of the
operation of this configuration, refer to Chapter 3, 'Creating
Labels Using Internal Batch Software'.
PC Connection
A cable should be selected (refer to Table 2-1), and connected to
a PC via a RS-232C port. It is recommended that you use a RS-
232C port to allow for two-way communication with the Printer.
The RS-232C communications port can be connected with one
of two possible configurations: a 9 pin cable (part number
556001) or a 25 pin cable (part number 556002).
Note:
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Setting Up Your Printer
DB25S (socket/female) connectors on most PCs
are normally parallel ports; DB25P and DB9P
(pin/male) are normally serial ports.
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