QMS 1660E, Getting Started

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Making the
Connection
3-5 Connecting to a PC
n
Serial Cable
a Connect the serial cable, null modem assembly, and, if
necessary, an adapter.
b Connect one end of the serial cable-null modem
assembly to the printer’s serial port (labeled “SERIAL”)
and the other end to the PC’s serial port.
c Tighten the screws.
2 Turn on both the printer and the PC.
A start-up page should print. If it doesn’t, see the “Printer Problem
Checklist” in chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” of the
Operation guide.
3 Test communication between the printer and the PC.
You can do this by sending a file from one of your applications, or
you can refer to “Testing Communication” in chapter 6, “Trouble-
shooting,” of the
Operation guide.
Printer
9-pin Female Port
PC
9-pin Male Port OR
25-pin Male Port
To PC To Printer