IBM Print System QMS 1725E - Manual (Page 42)

Introduction
QMS 1725E Print System Getting Started 3-2
Introduction
This chapter describes how to connect your printer to a PC via the
parallel port and/or the serial port.
If you have a brand-new PC, before connecting the printer you should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for setting up the computer and
installing (if it's not already installed) any operating system software,
such as DOS and Windows.
What You Need
Interface cables are not included with your printer. If you’re replacing
a printer, you may already have the necessary cables. If not, contact
your QMS vendor or a local computer store.
To connect your printer to a single PC, you need one of the following:
n
A parallel cable with a 36-pin male and a 25-pin male connector
or
n
A serial cable with a 9-pin female and a 9- or 25-pin female con-
nector (depending on your computer’s serial port), and a null
modem adapter
» Note: Appendix B in the Reference guide provides cable pinouts for
configuring the serial connection.
Choosing a Cable
Parallel cable—If a parallel port is available on your computer, we
recommend using a parallel cable. Your printer supports both IEEE
1284 bidirectional and Centronics parallel communication. The type
of parallel cable you use depends on the type of parallel communica-
tion your computer supports (check your computer user’s guide if
you’re unsure).
n If your computer supports IEEE 1284 bidirectional parallel com-
munication, you need an IEEE 1284 bidirectional parallel cable