Connecting the serial-to-parallel converter – Star Micronics RS 232C Serial to Parallel Converter SPC-8K User Manual

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Connecting the serial-to-parallel converter

• Unplug the printer from its AC power outlet.
• Plug the interface converter’s Centronics connector into the socket on

the side of the printer and secure it in place with the clips.

• Plug one end of a serial cable into the serial connector.

• Plug the other end of the serial cable into your computer’s serial ports.

Serial ports are usually marked COM1, COM 2, etc. If your computer
has only one serial port, it will be marked COM1.

Important!
Make sure that the serial-to-parallel converter is resting on a stable,
level surface where it will not be subject to vibration or damage.

Setting the converter’s DIP switches

You should the converter’s DIP switches to they match the settings you make
on your computer. The table to the right shows the parameter that each DIP
switch on the serial-to-parallel converter controls.

Serial Cable

Serial Connector

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