Specifications

Setting Up the Printer 41
CONNECTING THE CABLES
Now that you have set up and tested the printer, you are ready to connect it to
the point-of-sale system.
CONNECTING THE COMMUNICATION CABLE
Depending on the interface your system uses, either connect the serial or
parallel communication cable to the appropriate connector on the back of the
printer.
Cables are provided by your dealer or system installer. If cables are
unavailable, contact TransAct Technologies’ Ithaca facility. See “Contacting
TransAct Technologies’ Ithaca facility” on page 2.
Connect the Serial Cable
Back of
Printer
9-pin Serial
Interface Connector
1. Turn off the printer and host system or personal computer.
2. Connect the 9-pin serial interface cable to the connector located on the
back of the printer.
Refer to the Appendix for information on the serial cable requirements.
3. Tighten the two mounting screws on each side of the cable connector.