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Installation - connecting the printer, Connecting the printer – MF Digital Spectrum 2 Thermal (Rev: 03/05/01) User Manual

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Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide

Document Revision: 100102

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Installation - Connecting the Printer





















Figure 3:

Spectrum2 data and power connections

Connecting the Printer

The MediaFORM Spectrum2 has only three main connections for operation:

AC power connection – for 110/220 VAC power

Parallel port connection – DB-25 “straight through” cable

Serial for automation


Before operating the Spectrum2, make sure these connections have been made:

Plug the supplied power cord into the power connection at rear of the Spectrum2.

Connect the supplied parallel printer cable to the parallel port on the Spectrum2 and

to the printer port on your host computer.

Printer is shipped with a black ribbon installed. If a printer ribbon is not installed,

follow the instructions in the Installing the Printer Ribbon section.

Power switch

Power connection

Parallel (printer) port

Autoloader port

Serial Port