Connecting the Cables

Now that you have set up and tested the printer, you are ready to connect it to the point-of-sale system.

Connecting the Communication Cable

Depending on the interface your system uses, connect either the serial or parallel communication cable to the appropriate connector on the back of the printer.

Cables are provided by your dealer or the system installer.

Connect the Serial Cable

1.Unplug the AC power cable from the earthed three- pin power socket and turn the host system or PC off.

2.Connect the 9-pin serial interface cable to the connector located on the back of the printer.

Refer to the Appendix for information on the serial cable requirements.

3.Tighten the two mounting screws on each side of the cable connector.

Connect the Parallel Cable

1.Unplug the AC power cable from the earthed three- pin power socket and turn the host system or PC off.

2.Connect the 25-pin parallel interface cable to the connector located on the back of the printer.

Refer to the Appendix for information on the parallel cable requirements.

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