CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED
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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
This printer has a bi-directional parallel interface and an RS-232C serial
interface. They allow the printer to communicate with IBM/PC
®
or
compatible computers. Before connecting the printer and computer, you
need to purchase or make a connecting cable specifically for the interface
to be used. See “INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS” in Appendix.
Since the automatic interface selection mode has been factory set, simply
connect the interface cable to the printer. In some cases, you need to turn
off the high-speed and bi-directional parallel communications with the
MODE switch. For further information, see “MODE Switch” in Chapter 4.
When you use the serial interface, you need to have the same
communications settings on both the printer and computer. Since the
automatic interface selection mode has been factory set with certain factory
settings (baud rate = 9600, code type = 8 bits, parity = none, stop bit = 1,
Xon/Xoff = ON, DTR (ER) = ON, and Robust Xon = ON), you may simply
connect the interface cable if these are the same as the settings on your
computer. When necessary, set the communications parameters with the
MODE switch on the printer. For further information, see “MODE Switch”
in Chapter 4. For the settings on the computer, see the manual of the
computer or software you use.
Connect the printer to your computer as follows:
1. Make sure that both the computer and the printer are turned off.
!
Caution
Always turn off the printer and computer when connecting and
disconnecting the cable.
2. Connect one end of the interface cable to the interface connector
located on the back of the printer.
Summary of Contents for 1660e - B/W Laser Printer
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