Epson FX-870/1170 - Manual (Page 48)

Installation and Setup
Chapter 2
Installation and Setup Procedures
Site Requirements .................................................................................... 2-1
Removing the Packing Materials ............................................................. 2-1
The Correct Power On Sequence .............................................................. 2-1
Running the Self-Test .............................................................................. 2-2
Connecting Printer Cables ....................................................................... 2-2
Parallel Cables ................................................................................. 2-2
Serial Cables .................................................................................... 2-2
Checking the Printer with the Computer ................................................ 2-3
Parallel Connection to an MS-DOS Computer ............................... 2-3
Serial Connection to an MS-DOS Computer ................................... 2-4
Tips to Increase Printer Life .................................................................... 2-4
List of Figures
Figure 2-1. Serial Cable Configuration to a
9-Pin Computer Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Figure 2-2. Serial Cable Configuration to a
25-Pin Computer Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
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