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Installing a LocalTalk/Serial Module, Warning

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If you will connect your printer to any type of serial interface, you need to obtain the right kind of serial cable. EPSON supplies several types of interface cables. However, you can use any interface cable that meets the printer specifications listed below. (See your computer manual for any special computer requirements.) Use this cable . . . For this serial connection . . . RS-232C (9 pin) to C836152 (2.0 m) from mini DIN (printer) to D-SUB, 9-pin (computer) Direct printer-to-computer with 9-pin serial ports RS-232C (25 pin) to C836151 (2.0 m) Direct printer-to-computer with from mini DIN (printer) to D-SUB, 25-pin serial ports 25-pin (computer) Current loop C836141 (0.4 m) from mini DIN (printer) to D-SUB, 25-pin (interface cable) for both RS-232C and current loop Cable extension for printer-tointerface connection Also be sure to read "Using a Serial Interface" on page 4-12 for instructions on configuring your computer and printer to work correctly with a serial connection. Installing a LocalTalk/Serial Module Follow these steps to install the EPSON LocalTalk/Serial module in your printer. 1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet. w Warning: To avoid electrical shock, do not access the printer's controller board unless the printer is turned off and unplugged from the electrical outlet. 2. Turn the printer so its back faces you and remove all interface cables from the interface connectors. Installing Options 4-5

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Installing Options
4-5
If you will connect your printer to any type of serial interface,
you need to obtain the right kind of serial cable. EPSON supplies
several types of interface cables. However, you can use any
interface cable that meets the printer specifications listed below.
(See your computer manual for any special computer
requirements.)
Also be sure to read “Using a Serial Interface” on page 4-12 for
instructions on configuring your computer and printer to work
correctly with a serial connection.
Installing a LocalTalk/Serial Module
Follow these steps to install the EPSON LocalTalk/Serial
module in your printer.
1.
Turn off the printer and unplug the power cable from the
electrical outlet.
w
Warning:
To avoid electrical shock, do not access the printer’s controller board
unless the printer is turned off and unplugged from the electrical
outlet.
2.
Turn the printer so its back faces you and remove all
interface cables from the interface connectors.
Use this cable . . .
For this serial connection . . .
RS-232C (9 pin) to C836152 (2.0 m)
from mini DIN (printer) to D-SUB,
9-pin (computer)
Direct printer-to-computer with
9-pin serial ports
RS-232C (25 pin) to C836151 (2.0 m)
from mini DIN (printer) to D-SUB,
25-pin (computer)
Direct printer-to-computer with
25-pin serial ports
Current loop C836141 (0.4 m) from
mini DIN (printer) to D-SUB, 25-pin
(interface cable) for both RS-232C
and current loop
Cable extension for printer-to-
interface connection