2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33097 2.4 Connecting the Cables to the Printer 2.4 Connecting Cables to the Printer This section details how to connect communication cables to the printer from your host computer or other devices. There are four different means of connection that can be used on the printer. These are: An Ethernet cable connection can be used to connect to a network or directly to your host computer’s Ethernet port. NOTE: Use an Ethernet cable conforming to the standard. 10BASE-T: Category 3 or greater 100BASE-TX: Category 5 or greater Cable length:
Up to 100 m segment length ▪ In some environments communication errors may be caused by electromagnetic interference on the cable. If this occurs you may need to use a shielded cable (STP). A USB cable connection between the printer’s USB interface port and one of your host computer’s USB ports. NOTE: ▪ When disconnecting the USB cable from the host computer, follow the “Safely remove hardware” procedure on the host computer. ▪ Use a USB cable conforming to V2.0 or greater and with a Type B plug on one end. A serial cable connection between the printer’s RS-232C serial port and one of your host computer’s COM ports.
A parallel cable connection between the printer’s standard parallel port and your host computer’s parallel port (LPT). The diagrams below show all the possible cable connections to the current versions of the printer. Printer having the USB and Ethernet Interfaces Printer having the Serial Interface (RS-232C) Printer having the Parallel Interface (Centronics) CAUTION! Be sure to connect the serial or parallel cable while the printer and the host computer are in a powered-off state. Failure to do this may cause electric shocks, short-circuits, or damage to the printer or Host computer. For the specifications of the serial interface cable, refer to APPENDIX 2, INTERFACE . NOTE:
Power Switch Power Jack USB Interface for connecting a host computer USB Interface for connecting a USB memory Ethernet Interface Serial Interface (RS-232C)* * Some models have no serial interface (RS-232C). Parallel Interface (Centronics) E2-4