INTERFACECARTRIDGES

You can use the RS-232 SerialInterfacewith the optionalSerialInterface Cartridge(IS-8XL), or extend the print buffer by installingthe optional BufferedParallel InterfaceCartridge(IP-128XL),insteadof the Standard InterfaceCartridge.

If youwantto use the SerialInterfaceCartridge,setthe DIPswitcheson the boardbeforeinstallit to the printer.

1. Tumoffthepowerswitch anddisconnectthepowercordfromthepower

source.

 

2. Disconnectthe interfacecableif attached.

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3.Compmsthe projectedpartsonthe rightandleft, andpull the Standard InterfaceCartridgeto xemoveit fmm the printer.

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Figure3-12.Remove@wStandardInterfaoeCarkidge fromthe printer.

4.InserttheoptionalInterfaceCartridgesecurelyintoplaceIfitisnotfully. inserted,the printerwill not properlyprint.

5.Connectthe interfacecableto the connector.

NOTE: Stem the removedInterfaceCartridgein a safe place.

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ZA-200, ZA-250 specifications

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