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E s t a b l i s h i n g C o m m u n i c a t i o n s
Before the printer can accept print jobs from the host, you must:
u
Connect the communication cable to the printer and to the
host.
u
Set the communication values on the printer to match those at
the host. (Only required if you are using the serial port.)
C o n n e c t i n g t h e C o m m u n i c a t i o n C a b l e
Make sure the printer is off before connecting
the cable to the communication port.
Ask your System Administrator which method to use to
communicate with the host:
u
Serial Communication
(required for use with Paxar PCMate software)
9 to 25 pin cable
25 to 25 pin cable
u
Parallel Communication
IEEE-1284 or Centronics® mode cable
See "Setting DIP
Switches," for more
information.
Connect the
communication cable
into the appropriate port.
Secure the cable with
the connecting screws
(serial) or spring clips
(parallel).
Parallel Port
Serial Port
Getting Started
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