Ricoh PPC-154 user manual Parallel port, Serial COM ports

3.7 Parallel port

The panel PC supports the latest EPP and ECP parallel port protocols for improved performance and versatility with compatible printers or other devices.

To connect the panel PC to a printer or other devices:

1.Be sure both the panel PC and the printer/devices are turned off.

2.Connect the 25-pin male connector of the printer cable to the 25- pin female port on the panel PC labelled "parallel port".

3.If necessary, attach the other end of your printer cable to your printer, and fasten any retaining screws. A typical parallel printer connection is illustrated in Fig. 3-4.

4.Turn on the printer and any other peripheral devices you may have connected to the panel PC, and then turn on the panel PC.

5.If necessary, run the panel PC's BIOS setup program to configure the parallel port to respond as required by your printer and software operating environment.

3.8Serial COM ports

There are four serial COM ports on the bottom of the rear cover. You can easily attach a serial device to the panel PC, such as an external modem or mouse. Follow these instructions:

1.Be sure the panel PC and any other peripherial devices you may have connected to the panel PC are turned off.

2.Attach the interface cable of the serial device to the panel PC's serial port. (See Fig. 3-5.) If necessary, attach the other end of the interface cable to your serial device. Fasten any retaining screws.

3.Turn on any other peripheral devices you may have connected to the panel PC, and then turn on the panel PC.

4.Refer to the manual(s) which accompanied your serial device(s) for instructions on configuring your operating environment to recog- nize the device(s).

5.Run the BIOS setup program and configure the jumper settings to change the mode of the COM ports. (See Section 5.4)