Toshiba B-880-QQ SERIES Set Up Procedure, Requirements For Operation, Setting Up The Printer

5. SET UP PROCEDURE

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5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION

5. SET UP PROCEDURE

5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION

The B-882 has the following requirements:

∙The host computer must have a serial port or centronics parallel port.

∙To communicate with host, either an RS-232C cable or Centronics cable is required.

(1)RS-232C cable .......... 25 pins

(2)Centronics cable ....... 36 pins

∙To print the format, create the complete program using the interface/communication manual.

■Interface Cables

To prevent radiation and reception of electrical noise, the interface cables must meet the following requirements:

∙Fully shielded and fitted with metal or metalised connector housings.

∙Kept as short as possible.

∙Should not be bundled tightly with power cords.

∙Should not be tied to power line conduits.

■RS-232C Cable description

The serial data cable used to connect the printer to the host computer should be one of the following two types:

NOTE: Use an RS-232C cable with imperial (inch) connector securing screws.

DB-9S		DB-25P
Connector to PC		Connector to Printer
	Signal
PIN No.		PIN No.	Signal
1	N.C.
2	RXD	3	TXD
3	TXD	2	RXD
4	DTR	20	DSR
5	GND	7	GND
6	DSR	6	DTR
7	RTS	4	CTS
8	CTS	5	RTS
9	N.C.
Housing	Shield	Housing	Shield

DB-25S

Connector to PC

PIN No. Signal

1Shield

2TXD

3	RXD
4	RTS
5	CTS
6	DSR
7	GND

20DTR

5.2SETTING UP THE PRINTER

DB-25P

Connector to Printer

PIN No.	Signal
3	TXD
2	RXD
20	DSR
7	GND
6	DTR

4CTS

5RTS

Fig. 5-1

∙Place the printer on a flat, stable surface.

∙Use a grounded electrical outlet do not use adapter plug.

∙Be sure there is adequate room around the printer for easy operation and maintenance.

∙Keep your work environment static free.

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