14 OKIPOS 80 Plus III
Connecting the Cables
Now that you have set up and tested the printer, you are ready
to connect it to the point-of-sale system.
Connecting the Communication Cable
Depending on the interface your system uses, connect either
the serial or parallel communication cable to the appropriate
connector on the back of the printer.
Cables are provided by your dealer or the system installer.
Connect the Serial Cable
1. Unplug the AC power cable from the earthed three- pin
power socket and turn the host system or PC off.
2. Connect the 9-pin serial interface cable to the connector
located on the back of the printer.
Refer to the Appendix for information on the serial cable
requirements.
3. Tighten the two mounting screws on each side of the cable
connector.
Connect the Parallel Cable
1. Unplug the AC power cable from the earthed three- pin
power socket and turn the host system or PC off.
2. Connect the 25-pin parallel interface cable to the connector
located on the back of the printer.
Refer to the Appendix for information on the parallel cable
requirements.
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