Zebra Technologies R402 Hooking Up the Printer and Computer, Parallel Interface Requirements

Hooking Up the Printer and Computer

This printer comes with a bidirectional parallel data interface. You must supply the required interface cable for your application.

CAUTIONS:Keep the power switch in the OFF position when attaching the interface cable.

The power supply barrel connector must be inserted into the power supply receptacle on the back of the printer before connecting or disconnecting the com- munications cables.

This printer complies with FCC “Rules and Regula- tions,” Part 15, for Class B Equipment, using fully shielded six-foot data cables. Use of longer cables or unshielded cables may increase radiated emissions above the Class B limits.

Parallel Interface Requirements

The required cable (IEEE 1284-compliant is recommended) must have a standard 36-pin parallel connector on one end, which is plugged into the parallel port located on the back of the printer. The other end of the parallel interface cable connects to the printer connector at the host computer.

For pinout information, refer to page 57.

Interface Cable Requirements

Data cables must be of fully shielded construction and fitted with metal or metalized connector shells. Shielded cables and connectors are required to prevent radiation and reception of electrical noise.

To minimize electrical noise pickup in the cable:

Keep data cables as short as possible (6’ [1.83 m] recommended).

Do not tightly bundle the data cables with power cords.

Do not tie the data cables to power wire conduits.