Oki manual How This Guide is Organized, Features of the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface

RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface Option

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How This Guide is Organized

Chapter 1 - Installing the Serial Interface

This chapter explains the procedure for installing the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface option in OKI B6100 Laser Printers.

Chapter 2 - Using the RS232-C/RS422 Serial Interface

This chapter lists the Serial Interface setup features and available selections via the control panel menus. The Serial Interface connector pinouts are listed. Troubleshooting error mes- sages appearing on the printer’s control panel are also discussed.

Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting

This chapter discusses troubleshooting error messages appearing on the printer’s control panel. Sources of help, information and technical support are also discussed.

Features of the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface

The RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface for your printer provides the following:

•RS-232C or RS-422 support

•Baud rate support from 1200 bps to 115200 bps

•DB-25 female connector

•Quick and easy installation requiring no tools

•Control panel menus enable fast and easy configuration and troubleshooting.

Printer Requirements

Before installing the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface option, you will need to make sure of the follow- ing two requirements:

•Make sure that your printer has a free network port access slot.

•Make sure that your printer’s “Product Version” is V2.03a or later. If you are unsure of your printer’s version of code, print a Configuration Summary as described in the user’s guide that came with your printer. If your printer has an earlier version of code contact your point of purchase.