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Select a Data Communication Interface

Select a Data Communication Interface

Table 5 provides basic information about data communication interfaces that you can use to connect your printer to a computer. You may send label formats to the printer through any data communication interface that is available. Select an interface that is supported by both your printer and your computer or your Local Area Network (LAN).

Table 5 also shows how to connect the different types of data cables to your printer and computer. The connectors on the back of your computer may be in different locations than on the sample computer shown in this section.

Caution • Ensure that the printer power is off (O) before connecting data communications cables. Connecting a data communications cable while the power is on (I) may damage the printer.

Table 5 • Data Communication Interfaces

Interface	Standard or	Description
	Optional
RS-232 Serial	Standard	Limitations and Requirements
		• Maximum cable length of 50 ft (15.24 m).
		• You may need to change printer parameters to match the host
		computer.
		• You need to use a null-modem adaptor to connect to the printer
		if using a standard modem cable.
		Connections and Configuration The baud rate, number of
		data and stop bits, the parity, and the XON/XOFF or DTR control
		must match those of the host computer. See Standard Control
		Panel Parameters on page 73 to view or change these parameters.

1/11/11 Z Series®/RZ™ Series User Guide 79695L-003