E s t a b l i s h i n g C o m m u n i c a t i o n s
Before the printer can accept print jobs from the host, you must:
Connect the communication cable to the printer and to the host.
Set the communication values on the printer to match those at the host. (Only required if you are using the serial port.)
Make sure the printer is off before connecting the cable to the communication port.
Ask your System Administrator which method you will use to communicate with the host:
Serial Communication 9 to 25 pin cable (Part #118364)
25 to 25 pin cable (Part #118366)
Parallel Port
Power Cable 
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USB Port
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Centronics® mode cable (Part #118363) |
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Connect the communication cable into the appropriate port. Secure the cable with the connecting screws (serial) or spring clips (parallel).
If you are communicating with the host through the serial port, make sure the printer’s communication values match those at the host. The factory default values are 9600 Baud, 8 bit data frame, 1 stop bit, no parity, and DTR flow control. The printer also has a USB (Universal Serial Bus) Version 1.1 communication
port. Drivers are available on our Web site for a variety of operating systems.
