Connecting the Print Server to a Centronics- compatible printer
The XConnect II, XConnect II Lite, and Pony Print Server Plus have a 36-pin male connector that is compatible with the 36-pin female connectors found on most printers. Simply plug the print server directly into the connector on the printer as shown in figure 2-4. If necessary, set your printer for parallel port operation. No cable is generally required, but the optional CABLE-CEN2 Centronics male-to-female cable is available as an option in the event you cannot connect the print server directly to the printer's Centronics connector.
The XConnect 100 has two 25-pin female connectors that are compatible with the IBM PC standard 25-to-36 pin Centronics cable. This cable is available at any computer store and most office supply stores, or it can be ordered from TROY XCD (part number CABLE-CEN).
IMPORTANT NOTE: The XConnect II, XConnect II Lite, and XConnect 100 support a maximum parallel cable length of 1.75 meters (six feet). Exceeding this maximum may result in printing problems.
NOTE: Some new printers, such as the HP LaserJet 8000, have the IEEE 1284C miniature Centronics connector instead of the normal 36-pin Centronics connector. TROY XCD offers the CABLE-C/B adapter cable for the XConnect II, XConnect II Lite, and Pony Print Server Plus, and the CABLE-C/A for the XConnect 100 to accommodate such printers.
Maximizing Performance (Recommended)
Some printers, such as most HP LaserJets, support a high- speed handshake mode on the parallel port. TROY XCD
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