User`s manual

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Chapter 2: Getting Started
Figure 2-13. (Back View) Connections and Power
Connector Use
A – ON/OFF switch Controls printer power
B – Power connector Connects to power supply
C – Ethernet connector (RJ-45) Ethernet communications port for network connectivity
D – USB-B device port USB communications port
E – USB-A host port USB communications port
F – Serial/Parallel port Serial/parallel data communications port
NOTE: FOR PARALLEL AND SERIAL CONNECTIONS, A CUSTOM CABLE IS REQUIRED. A
STANDARD PARALLEL OR SERIAL CABLE WILL NOT WORK WITH THIS PRINTER. TO OBTAIN
MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO ORDER A CognitiveTPG CUSTOM SERIAL AND/OR
PARALLEL CABLE COMPATIBLE WITH ALL C SERIES PRINTERS, PLEASE REFER TO CHAPTER
10 OF THIS USER’S MANUAL, THE PRODUCT GUIDE LOCATED ON THE WEB SITE,OR THE
PRODUCT GUIDE ON THE COMPANION CD.
A STANDARD USB CABLE IS SHIPPED WITH ALL C SERIES PRINTERS. IT IS LOCATED IN THE
ACCESSORIES BOX.
USB-A HOST Connectivity
The C Series printer supports hubs, USB keyboards, USB keyboard wedge scanners, and
USB ash drives.
These devices can be used to input data directly to the printer. They are most commonly
used in conjunction with CPL scripting language, for example, menus and stored
formats, to produce labels.
The USB ash drive can be used upgrade printer rmware. This topic is discussed further
in Chapter 5 “USB-A Host.”
Connecting Power to the Printer
The next step is to provide power to the C Series printer. Use only the AC adapter
A
B C D E F