44Optional Accessories

Serial-to-Parallel Interface Converter

This section describes how to connect and set up the SPC-8K Serial-To-Parallel Interface converter.

Connecting the Interface Converter

Unplug the printer from its AC power outlet.

Set the DIP switches on the SPC-8K to the settings you want to use before you connect it to your printer.

See the following section for details on how to set the DIP switches

Plug the interface converter’s Centronics connector into the socket on the side of the printer and secure it in place with the clips.

Interface converter

Plug one end of a serial cable into the serial interface connector’s 25-pin D- TYPE connector.

Serial Cable

Serial interface Connector

Plug the other end of the serial cable into your computer’s serial ports. Serial ports are usually marked COM1, COM 2, etc. If your computer has only one serial port, it will be marked COM1.

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Star Micronics LC-1011C, LC-100+ user manual Serial-to-Parallel Interface Converter, Connecting the Interface Converter

LC-100+, LC-1011C specifications

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