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12. CONNECTING TO THE HOST DEVICE
The printer supports the serial, USB, USB + Serial, or Ethernet communication, depending on the model,
through an interface cable. The Function Setting of the printer differs depending on the communication
method used. See "RP-D10 SERIES THERMAL PRINTER TECHNICAL REFERENCE" for detail.
An interface cable is required separately for the serial, USB, or Ethernet communication. See "17.
SPECIFICATION" for details of interface specifications.
The communication speed may be decreased depending on processing by software as well as print contents.
Serial/USB/Ethernet Communication through Interface Cable
(1) Turn the power off.
(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 the power on and send data from the host device to the printer.
(4) Verify that the data is printed correctly.
Wire clip
Interface Cable for USB Communication and Locking of USB Cable
