Select a communication interface, Connector locations, Select a communication – Zebra S4M User Manual
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Operations
Select a Communication Interface
10/21/05
S4M User Guide
13290L-001 Rev. A
Select a Communication Interface
The way that you connect your printer to a data source depends on the communication options
installed in the printer. You may use any available connection to send commands and label
formats from a host computer to the printer.
Connector Locations
Refer to
. The printer comes standard with an Electronics Industries Association (EIA)
RS-232 serial interface (DB-9 connector), an IEEE 1284 bidirectional parallel interface
(unless replaced with an optional print server port), and a USB 1.1 port. You may use any of
these interface methods to send commands and label formats from a host to the printer.
Figure 9 • Cable Connections
Caution • Connecting a data communications cable while the power is ON may damage
the printer.
Note •
You must supply all interface cables for your application. Refer to
for specific cable requirements.
1
Parallel interface connector (not available on units
that have an optional print server port)
2
DB-9 serial interface connector
3
USB 1.1 connector
1
3
2