Unit 3: Installation
INTERFACE SELECTION
This chapter presents the printer interface types and their specifications. These specifications include detailed information to assist in the selection of the most appropriate method for the printer to interface with the host. The four acceptable interface methods are:
•RS232C Asynchronous Serial
•IEEE1284 Parallel
•Universal Serial Bus (USB) Adapter
•Local Area network (LAN) Ethernet
•802.11B Wireless
Following the selection of the desired interface, proceed to the following unit for instructions on how to Configure the printer for that interface type.
WARNING: NEVER CONNECT OR DISCONNECT INTERFACE CABLES (OR USE A SWITCH BOX) WITH POWER APPLIED TO EITHER THE HOST OR THE PRINTER. THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERFACE CIRCUITRY IN THE PRINTER/HOST AND IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.
NOTE: Some hosts monitor the
RS232 SERIAL INTERFACE
This High Speed Serial Interface is a
| RS232C SPECIFICATIONS | |
Asynchronous ASCII |
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Data Transmission Rate |
| 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 bps |
Data Length |
| 8 bit (selectable) |
Stop Bit |
| 1 bit (fixed) |
Parity Bit |
| ODD, EVEN, NONE (selectable) |
Codes Used |
| ASC II Character Codes, JIS Kanji Codes |
Control Codes |
| STX (02H), ETX (03H), ACK (06H), NAK (15H) |
Connector |
| Special |
Cable |
| Special |
Signal Levels |
| High = +5V to +12V, Low = |
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