Operator's Manual

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Connecting to a PC Serial Port
The scanner has a 9-pin female RS-232 connector that connects to
a serial port or RS-232 connector on an IBM or compatible
personal computer. The serial port can operate at 2,400 bps or
19,200 bps.
To make this connection, you need:
An appropriately configured serial cable.
One of the following adapters, if your computer’s serial
port does not have a 9-pin connector:
- A 15-pin to 9-pin adapter, if your computer has
a 15-pin serial port connector.
- A 25-pin to 9-pin adapter, if your computer has
a 25-pin serial port connector.
These adapters are available from most computer and
electronics stores.
Use the following procedure to connect the InstaScan to your
computer’s serial port.
1. Attach the male connector on the serial cable to the 9-pin
serial connector on the InstaScan front panel (see Figure 3).
2. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer’s serial
port. Use an adapter, if appropriate, to make this
connection.