Datamax M-4206 manual Interface Connection, USB Connection

3.1.2 Interface Connection

The printer can be connected to the host via a USB, serial or parallel cable. The Printer will automatically connect to the first port (USB, serial or parallel) that transmits valid data. After this connection has been made, the printer’s power must be cycled ‘Off’ and ‘On’ to change the interface connection.

USB Connection:

The USB Interface is supported in Windows 95 and greater. Depending upon the operating system of your host computer, installation may differ slightly.

Parallel Connection:

The parallel interface requires a Centronics IEEE 1284 cable with a 36 pin male connector. Bi-directional mode is IEEE 1284 Compliant, using forward and reverse channel communications. In this mode, data can be sent to the host provided it is also IEEE 1284 Compliant and has supporting software.

Serial Connection:

The serial interface supports RS-232C communications via a DB-9 connector. The following list of serial port settings is menu- selectable and must match the host computer’s serial port settings; see Chapter 4.

Baud Rate (Default 9600 bps)

Word Length (Default 8 bits)

In addition to the port settings, the serial interface cable wiring must have specific connections (pin- outs) for proper data exchange between the host and printer. The different serial cable pin-outs and part numbers are in the following table (contact your reseller for ordering information).

Part # 32-2300-01	Part # 32-2301-01
8	M-4206