Connecting To Your Computer - GRAPHTEC CE5000-60 User Manual

2.1

Connecting to Your Computer

The cutting plotter can be connected to a computer via the serial (RS-232C) port or USB port. Select which
port to use according to the requirements of your application software and/or which of your computer's
interface ports are available for use.
Use a serial cable or USB cable in accordance with the connection method chosen. Obtain a Graphtec-
approved interface cable that is compatible with the selected interface port (an RS-232C cable can be pur-
chased separately; a USB cable is provided as a standard accessory).
1
Step
Check to confirm that the Power switch is turned off (the "O" side is down).
2
Step
Connect the cable between the cutting plotter and the computer. Make sure the connectors at the cutting
plotter and computer ends are correctly oriented.
* The illustration above is of the CE5000-120 model.
* The illustration below is of the CE5000-120 model.
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