22Printer Setup

Select a Communication Interface

USB 2.0 Port Communicating using the USB port (see Figure 8) does not require special settings.

•Advantages: Many computers are equipped with more than one USB port, allowing multiple USB devices to be connected at one time; cables and connectors are readily available from computer equipment stores and suppliers; two-way communication between the computer and the printer; easy to connect; no printer parameter changes required to match the host computer.

•Disadvantages: Cable length limited to 16.4 ft. (5 m).Figure 8 • Connecting the Printer through a USB Port

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1“B” male connector, attaching to printer2“B” male connector, detail3“A” male connector, attaching to computer4“A” male connector, detail5Maximum cable length = 16.4 ft. (5 m)

Optional Ethernet Print Servers Ethernet-based print servers also are available to connect your printer to a data source. Manuals are available on the user CD that came with your printer.

Note • The parallel connection on your printer is not operational when one of these print server is installed. Wireless and external wired print servers plug directly into the printer’s parallel port. Internal print servers include a mounting bracket that covers the parallel port.

With the BradyConnect PrintServer II (PSII), the printer can communicate with a 10BaseT network. For more information on PSII, see the PrintServer II User and Reference Guide.

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X-Plus II User Guide

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