
9
FEA
TURES &
FUNCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS
SPECIAL
FEA
TURES &
UNP
ACKING
CONNECTIONS
BEFORE
OPERA
TION
TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
CLEANING
OTHERS
CONNECTIONS
The unit is compatible with each of the following input signals.
• Parallel data signal : for Centronics compatible Parallel data interface
• SCSI data signal
: Refer to the operation manual of the optional SCSI board.
“Centronics” is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Corporation.
CONNECTION WITH PARALLEL DATA INTERFACE
2
2
2
2
2
CONNECTING WITH PC (EXAMPLE)
Connect this unit with Personal computer as following example.
Make sure to turn off the power of the unit and the connecting equipment before connection.
1
1
1
1
1
Connect the unit with PC through parallel cable.
2
2
2
2
2
When installing optional board and using parallel data interface,
set the slide switch in the printing unit to “PARALLEL”.
2
2
2
2
2
SETTING MODE SWITCHES
Set the mode switches (DIP-SW) on the rear panel.
• All the switches are set to OFF as shown right when shipping.
• Set the mode switches No. 1, 2 and 6 according to the printer driver to be used.
• Set to Standard mode when using the printer driver supplied with this unit.
• Set to Compatible mode 1 when using printer drivers (CPD-04/CPD-05) for
CP700DU/DE and CP700DSU/DSE.
To
PARALLEL DATA IN
PC
MODE switches
AC LINE
PARALLEL DATA IN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
OFF
ON
OFF
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
OFF
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
No. 1 No. 2 No. 6 Mode
Details
OFF OFF OFF Standard mode
When printing with the driver for CP770DW
ON
OFF OFF Compatible mode1 (fine print)*
When printing with the driver for CP700DU/DE and CP700DSU/DSE
ON
ON
OFF Compatible mode1 (standard print)** When printing directly from HC-300, DS-300/330 series with SCSI I/F (option)
ON
OFF ON
Compatible mode2 (fine print)**
When printing directly from HC-300Z series with SCSI I/F (option)
ON
ON
ON
Compatible mode2 (standard print)** When installing thermal paper, thermal printing is available.
* fine print : Image quality priority mode
** standard print : Printing speed priority mode
*** When setting the mode switch No.6 to OFF, thermal printing is not available unless the driver selects thermal paper.
• Do not set the mode switches No.1, 2 and 6 any other settings except the above.
• With the mode switch No. 4, set the mirror print.
OFF ........ Normal print
ON .......... Mirror print
• Set the mode switches No. 3, 5, 7 and 8 to OFF.