User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Proprietary Statement
- Declaration of Conformity
- Warranty Information
- Preface
- Introduction
- Printer Setup
- Printer Operation
- Configuration
- RFID Guidelines
- Routine Care and Adjustments
- Troubleshooting
- Data Connections
- Specifications
- Index
14 R4Mplus User Guide
Printer Setup
Select a Communication Interface
Parallel Port Communicating using the parallel port (see Figure 7) does not require special
settings. The serial settings do not affect the parallel port. Refer to Parallel Data Port
on page 108
for further information.
Figure 7 • Communicating Using a Parallel Port
Cable Requirements
Data cables must be fully shielded and fitted with metal or metallized connector shells.
Shielded cables and connectors are required to prevent radiation and reception of electrical
noise. Zebra printers comply with FCC Rules and Regulations, Part 15 for Class B equipment
using fully shielded data cables. Use of unshielded cables may increase radiation above the
Class B limits.
To minimize electrical noise pickup in the cable:
• Keep data cables as short as possible.
• Do not bundle the data cables tightly with the power cords.
• Do not tie the data cables to power wire conduits.
Note • RS-422 and RS-485 applications should use twisted shielded pairs as recommended in
the Appendix of the TIA/EIA-485 Specification.
Printer
Computer
36-pin
male
25-pin
male
PC
25-pin
female
10 ft. (3 mm) maximum