Star Micronics SPC-8K user manual Connecting the serial-to-parallel converter

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Connecting the serial-to-parallel converter

•Unplug the printer from its AC power outlet.

•Plug the interface converter’s Centronics connector into the socket on the side of the printer and secure it in place with the clips.

• Plug one end of a serial cable into the serial connector.

Serial Cable

Serial Connector

•Plug the other end of the serial cable into your computer’s serial ports. Serial ports are usually marked COM1, COM 2, etc. If your computer has only one serial port, it will be marked COM1.

Important!

Make sure that the serial-to-parallel converter is resting on a stable,

level surface where it will not be subject to vibration or damage.

Setting the converter’s DIP switches

You should the converter’s DIP switches to they match the settings you make on your computer. The table to the right shows the parameter that each DIP switch on the serial-to-parallel converter controls.

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Contents RS 232C Serial to Parallel Converter VDE Statement English IntroductionConnecting the serial-to-parallel converter Setting the converter’s DIP switchesParity Data LengthProtocol Setting up a serial connection on a Windows computer Switch Baud RateBaud Rate Setting up a serial connection on an MS-DOS computer General Specifications Technical Specifications Input SideConnector Signal and Functional Descriptions Einführung Anschließen des Seriellen Interface-KonvertersWichtig Einstellung der DIP-Schalter des KonvertersParität DatenlängeProtokoll Baudrate Schalter BaudrateKlick auf Einstellungen Anschlußsignal- und Funktionsbeschreibungen Technische Daten EingabeseiteBezeichnung Daten Pin-NrFrançais Connexion du convertisseur série/parallèle Réglage des interrupteurs DIP du convertisseurParité Longueur des donnéesProtocole Vitesse en bauds Vitesse en baudsConfiguration d’une connexion série sur ordinateur MS-DOS Caractéristiques générales Caracteristiques Techniques Cote ImprimanteFonction Introduzione Connettore seriale Interruttori DIPImportante Impostazione degli interruttori DIP del convertitoreControllo della parità Lunghezza dei datiProtocollo Velocità Baud Configurazione di una porta seriale in ambiente Windows Configurazione di una porta seriale in ambiente MS-DOSSpecifiche generali Specifiche Tecniche Lato DI InputSegnali d’interfaccia e loro funzione Worldwide Headquarters Australian Market North and South America MarketsNew Zealand Market European Market