CAB a2+ User Manual

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2 Connecting Label Printer to Computer
2.1 Connecting Label Printer via Serial RS-232 Interface
2.1.1 Connecting Label Printer
The RS-232 interface is operated via an RS-232 cable.
Connect computer and label printer with a suitable cable.
Secure cable connections with the screws found at the plugs.
Congure the RS-232 interface of the printer to match the settings of the connected computer ( ”4.1.4” on page
18).
If problems occur, contact the computer manufacturer for interface assignments and note the pin assignment of the
SUB-D jack described below.
2.1.2 Pin Assignment of Connection Jack of the RS-232 Interface
On the back of the printer there is a 9-pin SUB-D jack for the serial RS-232 interface.
Pin Designation Function
Pin5 Pin1
Pin9 Pin6
1 CD Carrier Detect
2 TxD Transmit Data
3 RxD Receive Data
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready (not used)
5 GND Ground
6 DSR Data Set Ready (not used)
7 RTS Request to Send
8 CTS Clear to Send
9 RI Ring Indication (not used)
1 Pin assignment of the 9-pin SUB-D jackTable
2.2 Connecting Label Printer via Ethernet Interface
To connect the label printer to a network jack, a patch cable with an RJ45 plug for 10 Base T or 100 Base T is
required. For direct connection of the printer to the Ethernet card of a local computer, use an appropriate crossover
cable.
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Attention!
A shielded cable must be used to connect the printer to the network.
Connect computer and label printer with a suitable cable.
Make basic settings for operation of the Ethernet interface ( ”4.1.4” on page 18).
Call up the printer website ( ”4.2.1” on page 21).
Open the "Setup" tab on the printer website.
Set the parameters described in table 12 on page 24 in the path Setup > Interfaces > Ethernet.
Click Set on the "Setup" tab ( page 23).
Enter PIN and click Conrm.
Set up print service if necessary ( ”2.2.1” on page 8).
Adjust Windows printer setting ( ”2.2.2” on page 8).
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Attention!
Do not change the settings of the "IP" and "Gateway" on the printer website, as otherwise the connection
to the printer may be lost.
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CAB a2+ Specifications

General

Brand	CAB
Model	a2+
Category	Label Maker
Language	English