Tektronix PHASER 380 - Manual (Page 41)

Getting Set Up 2
User Manual 2-23
Parallel connection
The printer supports a standard (uni-directional) parallel port. The parallel
port can also be set for bi-directional communications using downloadable
utility Þles or from your World Wide Web browser. Refer to the on-line
manual on the printerÕs CD-ROM for instructions on using utility Þles to
control the parallel port. The CD-ROM and the PhaserShare Network Cards
and Software System Administrator Manual also covers other topics such as
disabling timeouts, bi-directional status reporting and the parallel port
pinout.
When connecting the printer to your computerÕs parallel port, you have two
options:
■
Use the Tektronix parallel cable adapter (order number
013-0299-00) included with the printer and a standard PC-printer
cable (36-pin low-density Centronics connector to 25-pin DSUB
connector). The adapter converts the standard cable from a
low-density parallel connector to the high-density parallel
connector required for the printer.
■
Obtain an optional parallel cable from Tektronix (order number
012-1468-00). This cable features a 36-pin high-density parallel
connector for the printer and a 25-pin DSUB connector for the
computer.