Interface Boards

11. Close the rear cover.

CAUTION: Always be sure the rear cover is closed when you use the printer.

#8143 New Serial interface board

If you use an optional interface, you may need to change the communications protocol of the printer or the computer so that they can communicate properly. In most cases, you should see your optional interface manual or computer manual to match the computer with the interface.

To use the #8143 interface board with the DFX-8000, see the sections below on selecting a baud rate, handshake timing, and error handling. For all other data transfer conventions, such as word structure and communications protocol, see the #8143 optional interface board manual,

Using the Printer Options

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