Oki 12i manual Interfacing with your Computer, Parallel Interface, Serial Interface

1 Setting Up Your Printer

Interfacing with your Computer

Parallel Interface

Your printer has a high-speed, bi-directional parallel IEEE 1284 interface port. Purchase a cable marked IEEE 1284 compliant. To comply with

FCC regulations, the cable must be shielded and UL and CSA

approved. Consult your PC manual for details on cable requirements and interface ports on your computer.

➯OKIDATA has tested and approved the following bi-directional

cable: Part# 70000803. See Section 5 for purchasing information.

Serial Interface

Your printer also has an RS232C serial interface. If you use this interface, be sure that the printer is configured properly. See your computer’s documentation for the correct settings, and Section 2 of this guide for details on how to configure the printer through its Level 2 menu.

Connecting the Cable

Make sure the printer and computer are off.

1.Insert the printer end of the cable firmly into the appropriate connector on the back of the printer. Fasten the cable to the printer securely.

Serial connector

Parallel connector

2.Connect the other end of the cable to the proper connector on your computer. Fasten the cable securely to your computer.

Attaching the Power Cord

1. Make sure the printer power switch (on left side) is set off.

	POWER
ON	OFF
	F

2.Plug the power cord into the printer first, then into a grounded outlet.

3.Turn the printer on. It takes about 10 seconds for the printer to initialize, warm up, and display the ON-LINEmessage,

indicating the printer is ready to receive data.

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