Kyocera FS-1700 user manual 1-13, 8—Connectthe Printer to the Computer, 9—Attachthe Power Cord

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8—Connect the Printer to the Computer

1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing

8—Connect the Printer to the Computer

The printer has two computer cable connectors and a slot for installing an option interface. The one marked "Parallel interface" is for a parallel (Centronics standard) interface. The one marked "IOIOI" is for a serial (RS-232C/RS-422A) interface. You may use whichever is convenient for your computer, with the option interface, if you have already have one installed. All interface connectors can be used simultaneously with different computers.

Serial (RS-232C/RS-422A)

Interface Connector

Parallel Interface

Connector Option Interface

Slot Cover

Only connect or disconnect cables to the connectors while the printer and com- puter power are switched off.

Parallel interface

 

Plug one end of the cable into the connector

Clips

marked Parallel on the printer. Close the clips on

 

both sides to hold it in place.

Printer Cable

 

Plug the other end into a parallel (Centronics)

 

interface connector on your computer. This con-

Rear Panel

nector is usually marked PRINTER.

See Appendix C for more details about the parallel interface.

Serial interface

The serial interface of this printer is set to RS-232C mode before leaving the factory, but can also be set to RS-422A mode to suit your operating environment. Follow the instructions in Appendix C.

9—Attach the Power Cord

1. Check that the power switch is off.

Power Cord

2. Plug one end of the power cord into the recepta- cle at the back of the printer.

3.Plug the other end into the wall outlet.

Power Cord Receptacle

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Kyocera FS-1700 user manual 1-13, 8—Connectthe Printer to the Computer, 9—Attachthe Power Cord, Setting Up and Interfacing