DC5 User’s Manual
Setup 1-11
1.5 Connecting the Printer to a Computer
The DC5(sx) printers support bi-directional USB and Ethernet connectivity. When both ports
are connected at the same time, the port that receives data first will remain active and the
other port will be deactivated.
1.5.1 USB connection
The USB cable should be 5 meters (16 feet) or less in length. The connector on the cutter
side of the cable should be USB series B 4-pin. The connector on the computer side of the
cable should be USB A 4-pin.
1.5.1.1 Connecting the printer to a PC using a USB cable
NOTE: When installing a printer, make sure that the user has administrative
rights and that UAC is deactivated or set to its lowest level (not applicable for
Windows XP). When the stick is inserted in the computer, then it starts normally
automatically (Windows XP and Vista) or an autoplay window is opened (then
click on open folder to view files and double click autorun).
NOTE: This procedure explains the installation of the USB driver only, go to
section 6.1for more info and to install all the software.
1. Power off the printer.
2. Insert the DC5(sx) USB stick into the computer.
3. Choose to run Autostart.
4. Click on install USB driver. Wait for the driver to install.
5. Connect one end of the USB cable to a USB port on the computer.
6. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the printer.
7. Power on the printer (see section 1.4) and return to the computer.
The Found New Hardware Wizard should appear on the computer screen and install the
USB driver.
8. Click “OK” and follow the instructions provided by the Wizard.
9. Restart the computer.
NOTE: When connecting a printer to a computer for the first time using the USB
cable, the computer will detect the printer and install the USB driver if the setup
program was run. If the setup program was not run prior to connection, then
install the program while printer is connected and switched on. After the
program is run, the computer will detect a new device and install the correct
NOTE: It is recommended to always use the latest version of the driver. The USB
stick is made in this way it downloads the latest version automatically.
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