5. SET UP PROCEDURE

EM1-33039E

5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION

5. SET UP PROCEDURE

5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION

The B-872 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

PIN No.

Signal

 

 

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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Toshiba EM1-33039EE, B-870 SERIES SET UP Procedure, Requirements for Operation, Setting UP the Printer, Interface Cables

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