Chapter 2 — Installation
12 EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
Connections
Before you can use the serial interface, you may need to set up the
communication parameters, such as baud rate, parity, etc. as
described in Chapter 5, “Setting Up the Printer” on page 49.
Several types of optional interface and network boards are
available. For more information, see Chapter 7, “Options” on
page 67. Refer to Chapter 5, “Setting Up the Printer” on
page 49, Chapter 6 “Setup Mode” on page 61, and Appendix C,
“Interfaces” on page 117 for connection and setup instructions.
To connect the printer to power
1 Place the printer on a level surface, near an AC outlet. You
should be able to easily access the printer to load media and to
remove the printout.
2 Check and ensure that the printer is switched off.
3 Connect the power cord from the socket on the rear plate to
an electrical outlet (90 to 265 VAC).
To connect the printer to a computer
• The Easycoder PF4i Compact Industrial is fitted with one 9-
pin D-style subminiature (DB9) socket for the RS-232 serial
interface port. For more information, see Appendix C,
“Interfaces” on page 117.