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AMT Datasouth Performax User Manual

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The three types of industry standard interfaces offered by the printer are: RS-232 serial interface,
RS-422 serial interface and TTL level 8-bit IBM/Centronics compatible, parallel interface. Serial
and parallel interface connectors are provided at the back of the printer. The 25-pin serial connector
is compatible for both RS-232 and RS-422.

Refer to the documentation for your computer to determine the type of shielded interface cable
needed and any unique pin-out configuration that may be required. This information should be
given to your dealer or distributor to determine the correct cable for your use.

WARNING

BEFORE CONNECTING THE CABLE, MAKE CERTAIN BOTH THE

HOST COMPUTER AND THE PRINTER ARE POWERED OFF.

Attach one end of the cable to the printer and the other end to the host computer. Secure the
interface cable to the interface connector with the screws or wire clips which are provided.

RS-232 And RS-422 Serial Interface Configuration

After installing the serial cable, you must configure the printer to use the serial interface. This is
done from the keypad.

1.

Set the power switch to

P1 Profile One

ON

Font DPI0

2.

Press the Off Line key.

P1 Profile One
Font DP10

1-15

3.

Press the Setup key. The

G1 Forms Control