Chapter 1

Setting up the printer

1-3. Connecting the cables

Plugging in AC adapter

CAUTION

Before connecting the printer to the power supply, make sure that the voltage and power specifications match the printer’s requirements.

Using an incorrect power supply can cause serious damage to the printer.

Connect the AC adapter according to the following procedure.

1)Make sure the printer is turned off.

2)Plug the AC adapter cable into the printer’s power connector.

3)Plug the power cord into the outlet, and turn on the power.

Drawer kick-out

Connector

Power connector

 

 

AC adapter

Interface

 

 

connector

 

 

 

Drawer kick-out

 

 

cable

Power cord

Serial/Parallel/USB

 

 

 

Interface cable

 

 

Connecting the interface cable

Connect the printer to the host ECR (host computer) though an interface cable matching the specification of the printer and the host ECR (host computer).

Be sure to use a drawer that matches the printer’s specification.

Depending on the interface your system uses, either connect

the serial, parallel or USB communication cable to the appropriate connector on the back of the printer.

Cable are provided by your dealer or system installer.

Connect the interface cable according to the following procedure.

1)Turn off printer and the ECR (host computer) host.

2)Plug the interface cable into the interface connector on the printer then fasten the screw on both sides of the connector.

3)Plug the drawer kick-out cable into the drawer Kick-out connector on the printer. (When removing the drawer kick-out cable, press in on the connector’s clip and pulling out.)

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Samsung 500 manual Connecting the cables, Plugging in AC adapter

500 specifications

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