Argox A Series - Manual (Page 23)

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Computer Connections
Note: You must insert the power supply’s barrel connector
into the power jack on the back of the printer before
connecting communication cables.
This printer comes with a nine-pin Electronics Industries
Association (EIA) RS-232 serial data interface, a USB interface
and Ethernet option. You must supply the required interface cable
for your application.
Note: This printer complies with FCC Rules and Regulations,
Part 15, for Class A Equipment, for use with fully
shielded six-foot data cables. Use of longer cables or
unshielded cables may increase radiated emissions
above Class A limits.
USB Interface Requirements
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface is version 2.0 and 1.1
compliant and provides a full-speed (12Mb/s) interface that is
compatible with your existing PC hardware. The USB’s “plug and
play” design makes installation easy. Multiple printers can share a
single USB port/hub.
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Serial (RS-232) Interface Requirements
The required cable must have a nine-pin "D" type male connector
on one end, which is plugged into the mating serial port located
on the back of the printer. The other end of the signal interface
cable connects to a serial port on the host computer.
For technical and pin-out information, please refer to the
Technical Reference, Interface Specifications in this manual.
Serial Cabling Requirements
Data cables must be of fully shielded construction and fitted with
metal or metalized connector shells. Shielded cables and
connectors are required to prevent radiation and reception of
electrical noise.
To minimize electrical noise pickup in the cable:
 Keep data cables as short as possible (6 ft or 1.83m
recommended).
 Do not tightly bundle the data cables with power cords.
 Do not tie the data cables to power wire conduits.
Notes:
Default settings are included in the configuration report.