SETTING UP

CONNECTING THE PRINTER

Your printer supports one of the following interface options:

TO YOUR COMPUTER

Centronics parallel interface only

 

Centronics parallel interface+RS-232C serial interface

 

Centronics parallel interface+USB (+LAN) interface

 

The RS-232 serial interface is a factory-installed option for a Centronics

 

parallel interface model. Installation of the serial option provides a dual

 

interface feature enabling the connection of either interface but inhibiting the

 

operation of both interfaces at the same time.

 

The parallel interface connector has wire clips. The serial interface connector

 

has tapped holes. Cables for these interfaces are available from dealers, cable

 

manufacturers, and other suppliers.

 

The LAN card is a user installable option. For details, see Chapter 8 or refer to

 

the Online Manual that comes with the LAN card.

 

For detailed interface specifications, see Appendix D.

 

Selecting a Parallel Interface Cable

 

For the parallel interface, use a cable that meets the following specifications:

 

At the printer end, use a shielded male Centronics connector, such as

 

 

an Amphenol DDK 57FE-30360 or its equivalent. To prevent RFI

 

 

(radio frequency interference), the connector cover must be connected

 

 

to the cable shield.

 

At the computer end, most computers (including IBM PCs) require a

 

 

male DB-25P connector. Some computers, however, require a

 

 

Centronics connector. To determine the type of connector your

 

 

computer uses, refer to your computer user manual.

 

Make sure that the cable length does not exceed 3 meters (10 feet).

Selecting a Serial Interface Cable

For the serial interface, use a cable that meets the following specifications:

At the printer end, use a 25-pin male connector, such as a Cannon DB- 25P or its equivalent.

To determine the type of connector your computer requires, refer to your computer user manual or ask your dealer.

The cable length can be up to 15 meters (50 feet). This type of length is required in many networking and shared-printer configurations.

 

Reference

Quick

 

Introduction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SettingUp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Handling

Paper

 

Printing

 

 

SetupMode

 

 

 

 

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Fujitsu DL3750+/3850+ manual Connecting the Printer, To Your Computer, Selecting a Parallel Interface Cable