Printek 4500 User Manual

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When the printer is shipped from the factory, the default configurations for these interfaces
are as shown below.  If these are not appropriate for your installation, refer to the "Parallel
Interface" or "RS-232C Interface" sections which follow, or to one of the appendices if you
are using an optional interface.

Parallel and RS-232 Interface

Mode: Epson
I/O: Parallel
Data Bits: 8

RS-422 Interface

Mode: Epson
Baud Rate: 9600
Data Bits: 8
Parity: None
XON/XOFF: On

Coaxial/Twinaxial/Parallel and RS-232 Interface

Mode: Epson
I/O: CX/TX
Data Bits: 8

In each of the following descriptions for connecting the printer to a computer, you may need
to access the printer's interface setup menu.  The following paragraphs show you how to do
this.

After you connect the appropriate cable(s), as described in the section for the interface being
installed, turn the printer on.

If the printer is online (ONLINE indicator is on), press the ONLINE button on the front of the
printer to take the printer offline.  This will cause the ONLINE indicator to turn off, and the
display will momentarily show an “OFFLINE” message to indicate that the printer is now
offline.

Next, press and hold the SETUP button.  After approximately one second, the display will
show “Setup: FORMS” and beep once.  Continue to hold the SETUP button for
approximately one more second until the display shows “Setup: INTERFACE” and beeps
twice.  Then release the button.  You have now entered the printer's interface setup menu and
can now proceed with the instructions listed below for the interface you desire to use.