Star Micronics XR-1020, XR-1520 manual Connecting the interface cable

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Figure Z-4. Installing the ribbon cartridge.

After you have installed the ribbon cartridge, close the front cover.

Leave the front cover closed during normal operation. The cover keeps out dust and dirt and reduces the printer’s operating sounds. Open the cover only to change the ribbon or make an adjustment.

Connecting the interface cable

Connect the printer to your computer using a standard Centronics parallel interface cable. On a PS/2 or PC/AT-type computer, this means that you use the 25-pin D-type connector at the computer end, and the Amphenol-type 36- pin connector at the printer end. The configuration of the printer’s connector is given in Chapter 11 should you need a cable for connecting to another computer.

If you need to connect to a serial port, use the optional Serial RS-232 interface cartridge, IS-8XL.

Follow the procedures below to connect the interface cable:

1.Turn off the power switch both the printer and the computer.

2.Connect the interface cable to the printer as shown in Figure 2-5. Make sure that you press the plug fully into the interface connector.

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