3860/80 User’s Manual
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Attach to a Data Source
The printer is shipped with the auto switching interface selected. A choice of serial or parallel
interface is available.
IEEE1284 parallel and RS-232 serial printer cables are available from any computer store.
The cable must be rated FCC Class B in order for the system to meet legal radio frequency
interference limits. It should have a braided shield to provide best immunity from electrostatic
discharge.
In general, it is safest to ensure power to the host and printer is OFF prior to connecting
interface cables.
Connect the cable
Install the cable and tighten cable connector screws or when using the parallel interface,
secure the cable to the printer with the bail wires on the printer connector.
Connect data ground strap
If the printer will be used on a printer stand, connect the ground strap to back of the printer at
the tab(s) provided next to the interface plate. If a paper rack will be used with the printer,
connect the ground strap to the back of the printer at tab(s) provided next to the interface
plate.
When using the serial interface
See Chapter 4 to set serial parameters.
When using the parallel interface
See Chapter 4 to set parallel parameters.
TABS FOR
GROUND
STRAPS
PARALLEL
INTERFACE
CONNECTOR
SERIAL
INTERFACE
CONNECTOR
