OKIDATA OKIPAGE 20 User Manual
Also see for OKIPAGE 20: Service guide
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Chapter 1: Setting Up E–9Connect to Your ComputerParallel ConnectionAttach the Parallel CableWe recommend that you use a bi-directional parallel printer cable. For bestresults, purchase a cable marked “IEEE 1284-compliant.”Important! To comply with FCC regulations, the cable must beshielded and UL and CSA approved.Note: OKIDATA has tested and approved the following bi-directional cable:Part Number 70000803. See Appendix A for purchasing information.To connect the printer to your computer:1. Turn both your printer and computer OFF.2. Insert the wide connector on the cable into the parallel port on yourprinter. Make sure the connector is fully inserted, then snap both wireclips into the notches on the cable connector.3. Insert the other end of the cable into the parallel port on your computerand tighten the screws.Caution!Be sure not to over tighten the screws — this could damagethe screw posts on your computer!IEEE 1284 Parallel InterfaceParallel cable requirements:• Cable must be shielded with twisted pair conductors, and must be ULand CSA approved• Maximum length for bi-directional cable is 6 feet (1.8 meters). Forlengths greater than 6 feet, use a cable marked IEEE 1284-compliant.• Printer connector is an IEEE 1284-B receptacle (36 pins, 0.085” centerline)• Port supports bi-directional IEEE 1284 communications (compatibility,nibble, and ECP modes)Bi-Directional Parallel ModeIf you are using the Status Monitor software, which provides on-linefeedback of the printer status, BI-DIRECTION must be set to ENABLE(default) in the Level-2 printer main menu (see Chapter 3).The recommended cable length for bi-directional communications is 6 ft.(1.8 meters). The standard parallel cables available at computer storesshould work fine. For extended distances, higher quality IEEE 1284-com-pliant cables are available. |
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