Connecting to external devices – Star Micronics TCP400 Series User Manual
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4. Connecting to External Devices
Connect either the RS-232C interface Cable or USB interface Cable to the reader/writer.
4-1 Mounting the RS-232C Interface Cable
1. Cut the power to the host computer and the reader/writer.
2. Connect one end of the interface cable to the reader/writer and the other end to the
host computer.
3. Mount the accessory ferrite core to the interface cable.
4. Tighten the left and right screws on the connector.
4-2 Mounting the USB Interface Cable
1. Affix the ferrite core onto the USB cable as shown in the illustration below and make
sure to pass the cable through the cable support as shown in the illustration.
2. Plug on end of the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the reader/writer.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port of the host computer.
4. If a driver for the reader/writer is required, use the media that was distributed by your
agent to install the driver.