AGILE 5250 OPTIMA User’s Guide and ReferencePage 5-36
o OPTIMA to Twinax Host
Check that the twinax T cable adapter is firmly connected to the
OPTIMA and that the twinax cable is securely fastened to one side of the
T. Refer to the system documentation and to Chapter 1  Getting
Started: Connecting to the Host System.
o OPTIMA to Alternate Host
(if using an alternate host)
Confirm that the alternate host is connected to the OPTIMA with an
AGILE-approved cable, and that the cable is securely fastened at both
ends. Refer to the alternate host documentation and to Chapter 1 
Getting Started: Connecting Alternate Host Inputs.
o SERIAL:
If using a serial alternate host, verify that the cable between the
OPTIMA and the alternate host is connected to SERIAL I/O PORT 0
on the OPTIMA. If using two serial alternate hosts, verify that the
second alternate host is connected to SERIAL I/O PORT 1 on the
OPTIMA.
o PARALLEL:
If using a parallel alternate host, note that the cable between the
OPTIMA and the alternate host is connected to the PARALLEL IN
ALT HOST port on the OPTIMA.
Step 3: Configuration
Perform the basic configuration steps outlined in Chapter 1  Getting
Started: Basic Port Configuration. Pay particular attention to Configuring
the Parallel Out Printer Port and/or Configuring a Serial Out Printer Port.
Note: An output port configuration (printer driver) m ust be loaded
from the OPTIMA disk for the unit to print properly. Make sure to
save the configuration.
Step 4: Printer Test
Verify that each connected printer is operating correctly and that the
interfaces are properly connected by sending a TEST! Report to each
printer. If the report does not print, recheck the connections and ensure that
the printer is functioning properly, or reconfigure the printer ports as
described in Chapter 2  Advanced Configuration: Output Ports.