GCC Printers Elite XL - Manual (Page 33)

Setting up the Elite XL 1-19
Elite XL interface connections
All Elite XL models include LocalTalk, RS-422 serial, and Centronics
parallel interfaces; the LocalTalk and RS-422 serial interfaces share the
same 8-pin mini-DIN port. Also, all models include an Ethernet interface .
With the Elite XL’s all ports active feature, all the interfaces are simulta-
neously active, which means you can print through more than one interface
at a time. This feature works automatically without having to manually
select a port.
The SCSI interface (A) is not used for communication between the printer
and computers. The SCSI interface is for adding an external hard disk for
font storage. See page 5-10 for more information about the SCSI interface.
The 8-pin DIN connector ( B ) can be used as either an RS-422 serial
interface or a LocalTalk network interface.
The Centronics (parallel) interface ( C ) is the most common interface for
connecting a printer to a PC. While this interface enables communication
to travel in only one direction (from computer to printer), communication
is faster than the RS-422 serial interface.
The Ethernet network interface (D) is used to connect the printer to an
Ethernet network running the EtherTalk network protocol. The interface
contains two connectors: a BNC connector (right) for connecting to
10BASE-2 networks and an RJ-45 connector (left) for connecting to
10BASE-T networks.
Note: Some interfaces have specific settings that must be selected through the front
panel of the printer in the Interfaces submenu. See page 2-10 for more information
about interface settings.
Elite XL interface connections
B D
A C