Connecting the Machine

Requirements

Requirements

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Before using this machine, make sure that all the environmental and electrical requirements have been met. Connect the machine to the host computer using the parallel port, Network Interface Board, or both.

Make sure that all the cables, connectors, and electrical outlets necessary to attach the machine to the host computer or network are present.

Important

The interface cable is not supplied. It is your responsibility to provide the in- terface cable appropriate for the computer that you are using.

Reference

For Ethernet Board connection, see p.18 “Connecting the Network Cable to the Machine”.

For more information about using the parallel port, see p.20 “Connecting the Machine to the Host Using the Parallel Cable”.

Interface cable requirements

As the cables may differ depending on the type of computer, make sure you check your computer and prepare the appropriate cable.

Note

Use a shielded cable for the interface cable. Using another cable, instead of shielded cables, may cause radio interference.

Parallel cable requirements

Connect the machine to the host computer using a parallel port. This machine does not provide the parallel cable to connect the machine to the host computer.

The machine's parallel interface is a standard bidirectional interface. It requires a standard 36-pin parallel cable compliant with IEEE 1284 and a parallel port available on the host computer.

Note

Do not use a parallel cable that is longer than 3 meters (10 feet).

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