Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation IPL Version, Ed. 3 15
Chapter 2 Installation
Connections
Power
Computer
1 Place the printer on a level surface near an AC outlet. You should
be able to easily access the printer to load media, to load ribbon,
and to remove the printout
2 Check that the printer is switched off.
3 Connect the power cord between the receptacle on the rear plate
and an electrical outlet (>90 to <264 VAC).
The EasyCoder F4 is fi tted with one 25pin D-style subminiature
(DB25) socket for the RS-232 serial interface port (see Appendix
3). The printer is also prepared for one optional interface board
(auto-sensing).
• RS-232 Serial Interface
Use the serial interface when you need a two-way communication
between printer and host computer. Before you can use the
serial interface, you may need to set up the communication
parameters, such as baud rate, parity, etc. as described in Chapter
6, “Setting Up the Printer.”
• Parallel Interface Board
Optional. Refer to Appendix 3 and the separate documentation
delivered with the board for connection and setup instructions.
• EasyLAN 100i Interface Board
Optional. Refer to Appendix 3 and the separate documentation
delivered with the board for connection and setup instructions.
Switch off both the PC and the printer before connecting them
together.