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Printronix SL5000r RFID Smart Label and Thermal Printers User Manual

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Chapter

1

Setting Up The Printer

5.

Attach Interface:

a.

Parallel Interface

Attach a suitable parallel printer cable from the computer to the
Centronics/IEEE 1284 interface connector at the back of the printer.
Snap the bail locks to the Centronics connector to secure the
interface cable to the printer.

b.

Serial Interface

Attach a suitable serial printer cable from the computer to the DB-9
RS-232 serial interface connector at the back of the printer. For
additional information on serial cable wiring, refer to “Diagnostics And
Troubleshooting” on page 301
.

NOTE: The printer supports simultaneous connection of the parallel, serial,

and USB interfaces using the Auto Switching feature. Auto Switching
is described on page 293.

Parallel Interface

Serial Interface

Debug Interface

Standard Interface Panel

USB Connection

Status LEDs