3860/80 User’s Manual2-22Attach to a Data SourceThe printer is shipped with the auto switching interface selected. A choice of serial or parallelinterface is available.IEEE1284 parallel and RS-232 serial printer cables are available from any computer store.The cable must be rated FCC Class B in order for the system to meet legal radio frequencyinterference limits. It should have a braided shield to provide best immunity from electrostaticdischarge.In general, it is safest to ensure power to the host and printer is OFF prior to connectinginterface cables.Connect the cableInstall the cable and tighten cable connector screws or when using the parallel interface,secure the cable to the printer with the bail wires on the printer connector.Connect data ground strapIf the printer will be used on a printer stand, connect the ground strap to back of the printer atthe tab(s) provided next to the interface plate. If a paper rack will be used with the printer,connect the ground strap to the back of the printer at tab(s) provided next to the interfaceplate.When using the serial interfaceSee Chapter 4 to set serial parameters.When using the parallel interfaceSee Chapter 4 to set parallel parameters.TABS FORGROUNDSTRAPS PARALLELINTERFACECONNECTORSERIALINTERFACECONNECTOR
