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5. Installation
Serial RS-232 Interface
Connect the computer and the printer with a suitable cable and secure the
cable connections with screws provided on the connectors.
Cables for the serial connection (
2
) are described in appendix B. There you can
also find the pin assignment of the serial interface connector (
5
).
NOTICE !
When the printer is delivered, the RS-232 is configured for automatic
baud rate detection. For this method, after switching on the printer, the
first sign of the serial transmission must be odd. That means, that the
lowest bit of the first signs code must have the value "1".
Since it is not possible to guarantee that under all circumstances, it is
recommended to choose a fixed baud rate before starting the normal
operation (see chapter "Printer Configuration").
Ethernet Interface
Connect the ethernet interface (
4
) of the printer using an RJ-45 cable for
10 Base T / 100 Base T (
1
) to the network.
For connecting the printer to a network socket use a patch cable.
For a direct connection to an ethernet interface of a local computer a crossover
cable must be used.
CAUTION !
For connecting the printer to the network you must use a shielded cabel !
To operate the printer in a network, an IP Address must be assigned to the
printer.
NOTICE !
When the printer is delivered, the ethernet interface is configured for
"DHCP" (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
In order to use DHCP, you must have DHCP Servers on the network. If
DHCP Servers are available, the assignment of the IP Address can be
automatic.
If no DHCP server is available, you must manually enter the IP Address
using the serial or USB interface (see chapter "Printer Configuration").
