Connecting to System
Xerox FS 3270, User's Guide
2.3.1. Connecting via Centronics output
Connecting the Xerox FS 3270 to the printer is simple and should cause no problems if you just follow these steps:
1.Check that printer's parallel input port is available on printer.
2.Connect the cable supplied with the converter between the printer's parallel port and the protocol converter's PARALLEL OUT port.
3.Power ON the printer and the Xerox FS 3270 box.
4.Make a settings printout by turning the rotary switch to the “T” position and back to the original position. This will generate a settings printout. The CU indicator will start flashing for approximately 30 seconds.
Compare the test printout (FSL or PCL printout) with the relevant printout in Chapter 10, Test Printout .
When the printout has the same format as shown in Chapter 9, the connection between the Xerox FS 3270 converter and the printer is working correctly.
Keep the settings printout together with this manual for future reference
If the printout format does not match the test printout in Chapter 9 or if nothing was printed, this means that the printer setup does not match the protocol converter setup. Contact your systems support personnel or your
5.When the printout is in order, you proceed to section 2.3, "Connecting Xerox FS 3270 to System".
2.3.2.Connecting via RS-232 output
Note: This does not apply for Xerox FS 3270 IPC
1.Please note that if you change switch setting for emulation, the box will be reset to factory default.
2.The cable you need for connecting the serial output device to the serial port on the box must be ordered from your
3.Function 24 "Data Input/Output Port Select" has to be set to 1.
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