Connecting the Cables

There are three different types of cables that connect to the printer:

  • Power supply cable supplying power from the power supply
  • Communication cable (USB) connecting the printer to the host computer
  • Cash drawer cable connecting the printer to one or two cash drawers
Warning

Do not use a cash drawer with an impedance of less than 24 ohms.

Caution

Disconnect the power before connecting the cables. Always connect the communication cable and cash drawer cables before connecting power to the power supply. Always disconnect power to the power supply before disconnecting the communication and cash drawer cables.

To connect the cables, follow these steps:

Note

Refer to the images in the next sections for more information.

  1. Disconnect the power supply from its power source.
  2. Connect the communication cable to the printer and to the host computer connector.
    Note

    For the RS–232 communication cable, ensure to screw the cable to the connector.

    Warning

    To avoid shorting cash drawer connector pins, be careful not to insert the USB connector into the cash drawer port. Do not connect the USB cable to the Cash Drawer connector.

  3. Connect the cash drawer cable to the printer and to the cash drawer.
    Note

    The connector is a standard RJ12 located at the rear of the printer.

  4. Connect the power cable to the printer.
  5. Route the cables through the cable strain relief feature on the bottom of the printer and through the two slots in the cable access cover.
  6. Reconnect the power cable to a power source.
    • For external power supply installation, connect the power cable to the power supply and connect the power supply to an AC outlet.
    • For host-powered installation, connect the power cable to the POS terminal.