Toshiba TRST-A10 User Manual

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4. SET UP PROCEDURE 
               
4.1 Requirements for Operation 
 
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4. SET UP PROCEDURE 
 
4.1 Requirements for Operation 
This printer has the following requirements: 
 
 
Serial Interface Type 
The TOSHIBA POS terminal or Personal Computer to be connected must have a serial port. 
To communicate with the TOSHIBA POS terminal or Personal Computer, an RS-232C interface 
cable is required. 
         RS-232C cable....... 9 pins 
 
USB Interface Type 
The TOSHIBA POS terminal or Personal Computer to be connected must have a USB port. 
To communicate with the TOSHIBA POS terminal or Personal Computer, a USB cable is required. 
 
Parallel Interface Type (Option) 
The TOSHIBA POS terminal to be connected must have a Centronics parallel port.  
To communicate with the TOSHIBA POS terminal, a Centronics interface cable is required.  
         Centronics cable …… 36 pins. 
 
Interface Cables 
For the serial interface model, use the RS-232C cable which satisfies the following pin 
configuration and the specification of the connector. For the USB interface model, use the USB 
cable which satisfies the following pin configuration and the specification of the connector. For the 
Parallel interface model (Option), use the Parallel cable which satisfies the following pin 
configuration and the specification of the connector.  
 
To prevent the emission and receipt of electrical noise, the interface cable must meet the 
following 
requirements: 
•  Fully shielded and fitted with metal or metalized connector housings. 
•  Kept as short as possible. 
•  Should not be tightly bundled with the power cord. 
•  Should not be tied to power line conduits.