GCC Printers Elite XL

Setting up the Elite XL 1-19

Elite XL interface connections

All Elite XL models include LocalTalk, RS-422 serial, and Centronics

parallel interfaces; the LocalTalk and RS-422 serial interfaces share the

same 8-pin mini-DIN port. Also, all models include an Ethernet interface .

With the Elite XL’s all ports active feature, all the interfaces are simulta-

neously active, which means you can print through more than one interface

at a time. This feature works automatically without having to manually

select a port.

The SCSI interface (A) is not used for communication between the printer

and computers. The SCSI interface is for adding an external hard disk for

font storage. See page 5-10 for more information about the SCSI interface.

The 8-pin DIN connector (B) can be used as either an RS-422 serial

interface or a LocalTalk network interface.

The Centronics (parallel) interface (C) is the most common interface for

connecting a printer to a PC. While this interface enables communication

to travel in only one direction (from computer to printer), communication

is faster than the RS-422 serial interface.

The Ethernet network interface (D) is used to connect the printer to an

Ethernet network running the EtherTalk network protocol. The interface

contains two connectors: a BNC connector (right) for connecting to

10BASE-2 networks and an RJ-45 connector (left) for connecting to

10BASE-T networks.

Note: Some interfaces have specific settings that must be selected through the front

panel of the printer in the Interfaces submenu. See page 2-10 for more information

about interface settings.

Elite XL interface connections