Black Box PQ-8S Manual De Usuario

3. Installation

3. Connect the parallel cable from

the PQ-8P’s “Parallel Out”
connector to the printer’s
parallel port.

4. If the sharing port of the PQ-8P

is used, attach the parallel cable
now. Note that a PC or LAN
connected to the PQ-8P’s
sharing port should always be
powered on when the interface
is operating.

5. Connect the wall mount

transformer from the outlet to
the interface’s “9V” connector.
Connect the power cord(s) to
the printer and PC (if used).

6. Power on the PQ-8P, then the

printer. The PQ-8P’s green LED
lights labeled “Power” and
“Printer On Line” should be on.

7. Print a PQ-8P self-test. First,

power off the PQ-8P. Then, set
configuration switch SW1:8 (far
right) to the “|” position. Power
on the PQ-8P. After the two-page
self-test prints, set switch SW1:8
back to the “o” position, then
cycle the power one more time.

8. Refer to the self-test printout to

determine which configuration
parameters need to be altered.
Change these parameters by
using the setup software or
Host/PC download commands.

Before connecting the PQ-8 to the
printer, verify that the printer func-
tions properly by performing a
printer self-test. Consult the printer’s
user’s guide for instructions on how
to start and evaluate the self-test. 
If the printer functions properly,
proceed with the installation of 
the PQ-8.

1. Power off the printer and PC (if

used) and disconnect the power
cord(s).

2. Use the configuration switches

located on the PQ-8P’s front
panel to select the desired
output protocol and the device
address for the PQ-8P. Refer to
Table 4-3

for switch settings.

Make sure the host has been
configured for the same device
ID and cable address (see
Section 4.1, Host
Configuration

).