Connecting The Cables - NCR 7197 Owner's Manual

7197 Owner's Manual
Resetting the Printer
The printer is reset by disconnecting/reconnecting the DC power.

Connecting the Cables

There are three different types of cables that connect to the printer:
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Power supply cable supplying power from the power supply
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Communication cable (RS-232 or USB) connecting the printer to the host computer
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Cash drawer cable connecting the printer to one or two cash drawers
Caution: Disconnect the power before connecting the cables. Always connect the
communication cable and cash drawer cables before connecting power to the power
supply. Always disconnect power to the power supply before disconnecting the
communication and cash drawer cables.
Follow these steps to connect the cables. See the illustration on the next page.
1. Unplug the power supply from its power source.
2. Connect the power and communication cables to their respective connectors under
the printer as shown in the illustration.
For the RS232 Cable, be sure to screw the communication cable to the communication
connector.
3. Route the cables through the cable strain relief on the bottom of the printer, then
through the two slots in the cable access cover as shown in the illustration.
4. Connect the communication cable to the appropriate host computer connector.
5. Connect the cash drawer cable to the printer and cash drawer.
The connectors is a standard phone jack located at the rear of the printer.
6. Plug the power cord into the power supply for remote power supply installation,
then plug the power supply into an outlet.
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Chapter 2: Setting Up and Using the Printer
March 2002