C o n n e c t i n g t h e C o m m u n i c a t i o n C a b l e
Before the printer can accept print jobs from the host, you must
♦
connect the communication cable to the
printer and the host
♦
set the communication values on the
printer to match those at the host (only
required if you are using the serial
port).
For parallel communication:
1. Turn off the printer before connecting
the cable.
2. Connect a parallel printer cable from
the host to the parallel port at the back
of the printer.
3. Secure the cable with the spring clips.
For serial communication:
1.
Turn off the printer before connecting
the cable.
2.
Connect a serial printer cable from the
host to the serial port at the back of
the printer.
Secure the cable with the connecting
3.
screws.
The factory defaults are 9600 Baud, no
parity, 8-bit data frame, 1 stop bit, and
DTR flow control (96, N, 8, 1, DTR).
To set communication values, refer to
the Packet Reference Manual.
USB Port
The printer has a USB (Universal Serial Bus) Version 1.1 communication port. Drivers
are available on our Web site for a variety of operating systems.
USB Port
9-Pin Serial Port
Parallel Port
Getting Started 1-3