Black Box PI9120A Manuel utilisateur
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Buffer Activity Power
Intelligent Printer Switch
plus
Intelligent Printer Switch plus
NOVEMBER 1995
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FCC AND IC STATEMENTS, TRADEMARKS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
AND
INDUSTRY CANADA
RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy
and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of
Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required
to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
TRADEMARKS
AT®and IBM®are registered trademarks, and PC/XT™is a trademark,
of IBM Corporation.
Calcomp®is a registered trademark of Calcomp, Incorporated.
Centronics®is a registered trademark of GENICOM Corporation.
Diablo®is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
Epson®is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Hewlett-Packard®, HP®, and LaserJet®are registered trademarks
of Hewlett-Packard.
Microsoft®and Windows®are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
OKIDATA®is a registered trademark of Oki America, Incorporated.
QUME®is a registered trademark of DTC Data Technology.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property
of the trademark owners.
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Eurpoean Union Declaration of Conformity
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in the
European standard EN55022. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception.
Operation of this equipment in a domestic environment may cause radio
interference. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures.
* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
* Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
* Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Warning
Shielded interface cables must be used with this equipment to maintain
compliance with radio-frequency emission regulations and ensure a
suitably high level of immunity to environmental electromagnetic
disturbances.
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NOM STATEMENT
NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes
de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,
cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,
etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales
que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como
sea recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más
allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio
deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama,
sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se
debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los
orificios de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de
calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos
(incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo
del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en
el aparato.
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12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la
polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen
del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las
lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no
sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del
aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en
su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter Page
1. Specifications ....................................................................................................9
2. Introduction ....................................................................................................12
2.1 Overview.................................................................................................12
2.2 Package Contents ..................................................................................12
2.3 Cable Requirements..............................................................................13
3. Installation.......................................................................................................14
3.1 Configuring Your Intelligent Printer Switch plus ...................................14
3.1.1 Parallel Models .............................................................................14
3.1.2 Serial Models ................................................................................16
3.2 Selecting Ports for Your Equipment ...................................................16
3.3 Connecting PCs and Printers ...............................................................16
3.4 Powering On Attached Devices ............................................................17
3.5 Enabling Your Computer Ports ............................................................18
3.5.1 For Parallel Models ......................................................................18
3.5.2 For Serial Models..........................................................................18
3.6 Using the Intelligent Printer Switch plus ................................................19
3.7 Front-Panel Indicators ..........................................................................19
4. ADMENU Printer-Control Software..............................................................20
4.1 Overview.................................................................................................20
4.2 Installing the ADMENU Software ........................................................20
4.3 Running ADMENU ..............................................................................21
4.4 Installing ADMENU for Use in Microsoft Windows ...........................21
4.5 Command-Line Options ......................................................................22
4.6 Using ADMENU ....................................................................................23
4.7 Main Menu ............................................................................................24
4.8 Selecting a Destination Printer ............................................................25
4.9 The FUNCTIONS Menu.......................................................................26
4.10 The OPTIONS Menu...........................................................................27
4.11 Direct Output of Typed Keyboard Characters ...................................28
Contents
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Contents (continued)
Chapter or Appendix Page
5. Controlling the Intelligent Printer Switch plus with PC Commands...............29
5.1 Overview.................................................................................................29
5.2 The CONNECT Command ..................................................................30
5.3 The CLEAR Command.........................................................................31
5.4 The END OF FILE Command..............................................................31
5.5 Creating Batch Files for IBM PCs.........................................................32
5.6 Setting Up Default Start-of-Day Destination Ports ..............................33
6. ADMODE Serial-Port Control Utility ............................................................34
Appendix A: Parallel-Port Specifications ..........................................................36
Appendix B: Serial-Port Specifications .............................................................37
B.1 RS-232 Pin Assignments........................................................................37
B.2 Connecting to Computers ....................................................................37
B.2.1 Connecting to IBM PC and Compatible Computers.................38
B.2.2 Connecting to IBM AT and Compatible Computers ................38
B.3 Connecting to Printers..........................................................................39
B.4 Connecting to Modems ........................................................................39
B.5 Connecting to Plotters .........................................................................40
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CHAPTER 1: Specifications
For all specifications in which the phrase “depending on the model” appears,
refer to Section 2.1 of this manual (especially to Table 2-1) for a breakdown
of features by model.
System Hardware Required — For included software: IBM PC, PC/XT,
AT, or PS/2 computers
System Software Required — For included ADMENU software: DOS 2.1
or later or Windows 3.0, 3.1, or 95;
For included ADMODE software: DOS 2.1
or later
System Memory Required — For included ADMENU software:
10 KB if installed for text only;
22 KB if installed for text and graphics;
For included ADMODE software: 1 KB
System Disk Space
Required — Minimum (ADMENU and ADMODE):
30 KB;
Maximum (all included software): 450 KB
Compliance — FCC Part 15 Class A, DOC Class/
MDC classe A
Interface — EIA RS-232 serial (DTE) or IBM PC
parallel, depending on the model
Protocol — Serial: Asynchronous only
Data Format — Serial: 7 or 8 data bits, 1 or 2 stop bits, and
odd, even, or no parity (user-selectable)
Flow Control — Hardware (DTR/CTS) or software (X-ON/
X-OFF or ETX/ACK), user-selectable
Operating Mode — Serial: Full duplex
Data Rate — Serial: 57,600, 38,400, 19,200, 9600, 4800,
2400, 1200, or 300 bps (user-selectable)
1. Specifications
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Throughput — Up to 55,000 characters per second (cps)
per printer port
Maximum Distance — From computers to Intelligent Printer
Switch plus:
Distances above 33 feet (10 m) are not
recommended;
From Intelligent Printer Switch plus to
printers:
328 feet (100 m);
Maximum distance will be affected by data
rate and cable quality
Internal Memory — 256 KB, 1 MB, 2 MB, or 4 MB of buffer
RAM, depending on the model;
Optional 1-MB and 4-MB Memory
Expansion Kits are available (buffer can
be expanded to a maximum of 4 MB)
User Controls — Parallel models: (1) Bottom-mounted
6-position DIP switch for timeout, normal
vs. burst mode, and Port 2 direction;
Serial models: (3) Bottom-mounted
10-position DIP switches for data rate,
data format, and flow control:
(1) for Port 1, (1) for Port 2, and (1) for
Ports 3 through 6 or 8
Indicators — (6) LEDs: (1) Power, (1) Activity, (4) Buffer
Connectors — (6) or (8) DB25 female, depending on the
model:
(1) dedicated printer port;
(1) printer or computer port (user-
selectable on parallel models, auto-
configuring on serial models);
(4) or (6) ports for computers only
Ce manuel convient aux modèles suivants
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