Communications; With A Host; With A Printer - Symbol Series 6800 Product Reference Manual

Series 68XX Product Reference Guide

Communications

With a Host

To communicate with a host:
1. Set up the 38/6860 CCM, 38/6865 cradle, 38/6866 cradle, or the PC adapter as
described in Chapter 2, Hardware Setup.
2. If using a cradle, place the terminal in the CCM or cradle.
3. Start the communications program on the host and terminal.

With a Printer

To communicate with a printer, attach the 68XX to the Printer Interface Module:
1. Attach the PIM's optical connector to the 68XX's port by inserting the clips on the
connector in the slots on either side of the port.
2. Plug the PIM's DB-9 connector in the printer's port.
3. Power the printer and 68XX on.
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PIM
Optical Connector
68XX's
Optical Port
Figure 5-4. Connecting the 68XX and the PIM
Clips
Slots