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Printer Setup
Select a Data Communication Interface
1/11/11 Z Series
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/RZ™ Series User Guide 79695L-003
Select a Data Communication Interface
Table 5 provides basic information about data communication interfaces that you can use to
connect your printer to a computer. You may send label formats to the printer through any data
communication interface that is available. Select an interface that is supported by both your
printer and your computer or your Local Area Network (LAN).
Table 5 also shows how to connect the different types of data cables to your printer and
computer. The connectors on the back of your computer may be in different locations than on
the sample computer shown in this section.
Caution • Ensure that the printer power is off (O) before connecting data communications
cables. Connecting a data communications cable while the power is on (
I) may damage the
printer.
Table 5 • Data Communication Interfaces
Interface
Standard or
Optional
Description
RS-232 Serial Standard Limitations and Requirements
• Maximum cable length of 50 ft (15.24 m).
• You may need to change printer parameters to match the host
computer.
• You need to use a null-modem adaptor to connect to the printer
if using a standard modem cable.
Connections and Configuration The baud rate, number of
data and stop bits, the parity, and the XON/XOFF or DTR control
must match those of the host computer. See Standard Control
Panel Parameters on page 73 to view or change these parameters.