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13. CONNECTING TO THE HOST DEVICE
There are 4 models in the printer: serial, USB, USB + Serial and Ethernet. The Function Settings of the
printer differs depending on the communication method to be used. See "RP-E10 SERIES THERMAL
PRINTER TECHNICAL REFERENCE" for details.
An interface cable is required separately for the serial communication, USB communication or Ethernet
communication. See "18 SPECIFICATIONS" for details of interface specifications.
The communication speed might be reduced depending on data processing by software or print
contents.
Serial/USB/Ethernet Communication
(1) Turn off the printer.
(2) Connect the interface cable to use to the interface connector on the back side of the printer.
(When connecting a USB cable, lock the cable with the wire clip as shown in the figure below.)
(3) Turn on the printer and send data from the host device to the printer.
(4) Verify that the data is printed correctly.
USB interface cable and Locking of USB cable
Serial interface cable
Wire clip