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Connecting Label Printer to Computer
2.1
Connecting Label Printer via Serial RS-232 Interface
2.1.1 Connecting Label Printer
The RS-232 interface is operated via an RS-232 cable.
Connect computer and label printer with a suitable cable.
Secure cable connections with the screws found at the plugs.
Configure the RS-232 interface of the printer to match the settings of the connected computer (
”4.1.4” on page
If problems occur, contact the computer manufacturer for interface assignments and note the pin assignment of the
SUB-D jack described below.
2.1.2 Pin Assignment of Connection Jack of the RS-232 Interface
On the back of the printer there is a 9-pin SUB-D jack for the serial RS-232 interface.
Pin
Designation
Function
Pin5
Pin1
Pin9 Pin6
1
CD
Carrier Detect
2
TxD
Transmit Data
3
RxD
Receive Data
4
DTR
Data Terminal Ready (not used)
5
GND
Ground
6
DSR
Data Set Ready (not used)
7
RTS
Request to Send
8
CTS
Clear to Send
9
RI
Ring Indication (not used)
1
Pin assignment of the 9-pin SUB-D jack
Table
2.2
Connecting Label Printer via Ethernet Interface
To connect the label printer to a network jack, a patch cable with an RJ45 plug for 10 Base T or 100 Base T is
required. For direct connection of the printer to the Ethernet card of a local computer, use an appropriate crossover
cable.
!
Attention!
A shielded cable must be used to connect the printer to the network.
Connect computer and label printer with a suitable cable.
Make basic settings for operation of the Ethernet interface (
”4.1.4” on page 18).
Call up the printer website (
Open the "Setup" tab on the printer website.
Set the parameters described in table 12 on page 24 in the path
Setup > Interfaces > Ethernet
.
Click
Set
on the "Setup" tab (
page 23).
Enter PIN and click
Confirm
.
Set up print service if necessary (
Adjust Windows printer setting (
”2.2.2” on page 8).
!
Attention!
Do not change the settings of the "IP" and "Gateway" on the printer website, as otherwise the connection
to the printer may be lost.
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