101–1386–001 Edition 2
SETTING UP PRINTERS
Overview
Octel Communications ships the Epson FX–870 printer with Overture 250 and 350
servers. Any of the following printers can also be used:
. Fujitsu DL1250
. Fujitsu DL1200
. Fujitsu DX2100 and DX2300
. Okidata ML320
. AT&T
. Mannesmann Tally MT290
Before setting up your printer, read the “Meeting Cable Requirements” section, page
3-2, to make sure that you have the correct serial-interface cable.
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3-2 Peripheral Equipment
101–1386–001 Edition 2
Meeting Cable Requirements
You must have a serial interface cable that meets the following requirements:
. The cable at the printer end must have a 25-pin male connector, such as a Cannon
DB-25P or equivalent.
. The cable must be no more than 50 feet (15.2 m) long.
Refer to Table 3-1 for the correct cable.
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Table 3-1. Serial Interface Cable Requirements.
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HP 700/43
Wyse 55ES
DEC VT102 or
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P/N 057–1149–000
P/N 058–1089–000
Refer to the DEC user’s manual
Setting Up the Printer
Setting up the printer requires four procedures:
. Unpacking the printer
. Connecting the printer to the SMT
. Checking the printer parameters
. Testing the printer
Refer to your printer and SMT manuals for the necessary procedures.
Ken Means