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Using Your 4200

Series Card Printer

Section 5: Using Your 4200 Series Card Printer 27

A. CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO YOUR COMPUTER

Depending on which printer type you purchased, the printer provides either a

parallel interface port for use with an IBM-PC or a serial interface port for use with

a Macintosh. Refer to the appropriate set of instructions for your computer to

connect the printer.

NOTE:

The extra port shown in the following illustrations is an Auxiliary Port (subminiature-D

connector) included and used only on units equipped with an optional smart card contact

station. If your unit is equipped with a contact station and you have questions regarding its

use, please contact your authorized reseller.

IBM-PC

Your 4200 Series Card Printer is designed to be used with any IBM-PC or

compatible running Windows 3.1x, Windows 95/98, or Windows NT. A minimum

of a 486 DX class computer with 8MB RAM or higher is required. For best

performance, a Pentiumª class computer with 32 MB RAM or higher is

recommended.

The printer is equipped with an ECP-compatible, high-speed Centronics parallel

port. This port is the means through which the printer receives data from your

computer. To connect the printer to your computer, obtain a shielded, bi-directional

parallel cable no longer than 6 feet, and refer to the following steps:

NOTE:

For best results, do not connect the printer through a switch box, as this can interfere with

the flow of print data.

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