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Printing Devices
A number of printing devices using a variety of interfaces are supported for such tasks
as printing guest checks, order receipts, time cards, and reports.
From the site preparation perspective, three types of printers are supported –
Ethernet, RS232, and IDN. Connect all printers using the Preferred AC Power System
referenced in the AC Power Requirements section.
• Ethernet
• RS232
• MICROS Integrated Device Network (IDN)
Ethernet
The Ethernet Module can be installed in any supported printer and supported by most
Oracle Hospitality application software. Also referred to an IP Printing, these printers
are connected to Ethernet in the same manner as a workstation (e.g., faceplates and
patch cables at each location) as described in the Cable Requirements section.
RS232
The RS232 Module can be installed in any supported printer and connected directly to
a workstation.
MICROS Integrated Device Network (IDN)
When using the IDN Module, all supported printers are connected to a MICROS IDN
port. The following rules apply:
• A Local IDN Printing device is connected directly to the workstation with an IDN
patch cable.
• A Remote IDN network consists of a workstation driving one or more devices
connected in a daisy chain over twisted pair cable at distances of up to 4000 feet
from the workstation. This configuration requires in-wall cable runs, faceplates,
and patch cables at the workstation driving the network and as well as each
device.
In addition, cabling the IDN is implemented in one of two ways:
• Traditional MICROS IDN connection hardware and faceplates and MICROS
approved RS422 twisted pair cable.
• Shielded Category 6 or better cabling and faceplates with MICROS IDN to
ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A patch cables.
The Cable Requirements section describes the IDN installation process using the
above methods.
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