26 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A
Getting Started
Hooking Up the Printer and Computer
Hooking Up the Printer and Computer
Your printer will have one of these combinations of interfaces:
• Parallel
• Universal Serial Bus (USB) and DB-9 serial
• Ethernet and RJ-11 serial
Each specific interface option—USB, parallel, ethernet, serial—is discussed individually.
You must supply the required interface cable for your application.
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Interface Cable Requirements

Data cables must be of fully shielded construction and fitted with metal or metalized connector
shells. Shielded cables and connectors are required to prevent radiation and reception of
electrical noise.
To minimize electrical noise pickup in the cable:
Keep data cables as short as possible (6’ [1.83 m] recommended).
Do not tightly bundle the data cables with power cords.
Do not tie the data cables to power wire conduits.

USB Interface Requirements

Universal Serial Bus (version 1.1) provides a high-speed interface that is compatible with your
existing PC hardware. USB’s “plug and play” design makes installation easy. Multiple
printers can share a single USB port/hub.

Parallel Interface Requirements

The required cable (IEEE 1284-compliant is recommended) must have a standard 36-pin
parallel connector on one end, which is plugged into the parallel port located on the back of the
printer. The other end of the parallel interface cable connects to the printer connector at the
host computer.
For pinout information, refer to Parallel Interface onpage 58.
Caution • Keep the power switch in the OFF position when attaching the interface cable.
The power supply barrel connector must be inserted into the power supply receptacle on
the back of the printer before connecting or disconnecting the communications cables.
Important •
This printer complies with FCC “Rules and Regulations,” Part 15, for Class B
Equipment, using fully shielded six-foot data cables. Use of longer cables or unshielded
cables may increase radiated emissions above the Class B limits.