Paxar 610, 611, 612 user manual Establishing Communications, Connecting the Communication Cable

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Establishing Communications

Before the printer can accept print jobs from the host, you must:

♦Connect the communication cable to the printer and to the host.

♦Set the communication values on the printer to match those at the host. (Only required if you are using the serial port.)

Connecting the Communication Cable

Make sure the printer is off before connecting the cable to the communication port. Your printer is supplied with a parallel printer cable. You may optionally connect your printer to a serial port. To do this, you must purchase a serial interface cable compatible with your computer.

♦Serial Communication 9 to 25 pin cable

25 to 25 pin cable

Parallel Port

♦Parallel Communication IEEE-1284 or Centronics mode cable

Serial Port

See "Setting DIP Switches," for more information.

Connect the communications cable to the appropriate port on your computer. If you are unsure where to connect the cable, consult your computer documentation.

Note: It is highly recommended that you use the cable supplied with your printer. Paxar cannot be

responsible for communications problems when a non-Paxar cable is used.

Connect the other end of the communication cable into the appropriate port on the printer. Secure the cable with the connecting screws (serial) or spring clips (parallel).

Default Serial Port Communication Values

If you are communicating with the host through the serial port, make sure the printer's communication values match those at the host. The factory default values are: 9600-Baud, 8 bit data frame Word Length, 1 Stop Bit, no Parity, and XON/XOFF Flow Control.

To change the printer's communication values, ask your System Administrator or see "Setting DIP Switches" to change the DIP switch settings.

Users Manual - 610/611/612 Printers

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Contents Paxar Systems Group Manual Edition March 610 / 611 / 612 PrintersThis page left blank intentionally Contents Appendix a Specifications & Accessories TroubleshootingContacting Paxar Getting Started Audience Connecting the Power CableUnpacking the Printer Default Serial Port Communication Values Connecting the Communication CableEstablishing Communications Using the Control Panel Default Printer SettingsPrinter Status Lights Status Code Box Button FunctionsSetting Dip Switches DIP Switches Verifier Lower DIP Switches Flow ControlDiagnostics Feed ModeLoading Supplies Loading Labels 610 Do not pick up the printer By the supply holder Peel Bar Ribbon Bar Loading Supplies ∙ 14 ∙ Loading Supplies Loading Labels 16 ∙ Loading Supplies Loading Supplies ∙ 18 ∙ Loading Supplies Loading Supplies ∙ Loading Ribbon Loading Supplies ∙ Take-up Reel Back Reel Loading Supplies ∙ Adjusting the Wide/Narrow Knobs Loading Supplies ∙ Printing PrintingPrinter Alignment Top and Bottom Copy Printing an Error LabelPreventing Jams Non-Printing ZonePrinting Serial Bar Codes Adjusting Print PositionsMargin Position Adjusting the Cut AngleSupply Position Print PositionAdjusting the Drop Tray Using the KnifeGinetex Font Care Symbol Font SamplesNafta Font Care and Maintenance Clearing a Knife Jam Clearing Supply JamsCleaning 36 ∙ Care and Maintenance Replacing the Printhead 38 ∙ Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance ∙ Snap the printhead into place Adjusting the Print Contrast Replacing the Fuse Lubricating the Knife Troubleshooting Printing a Test Label Problem Action TroubleshootingData Errors Error MessagesOption number must be 1, 4, 30, 31, 42, 50, 60, or Troubleshooting ∙ 50 ∙ Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ∙ Communication Failures Error Description/ActionData Formatting Errors Machine Faults Troubleshooting ∙ Printer Specifications Appendix a Specifications & AccessoriesPaxar Systems Supply SpecificationsRibbon Widths Ribbon SpecificationsContacting Paxar Accessories
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