Connecting The Printer - Brady i5100 User Manual

Connecting the Printer

IMPORTANT! Ensure that the foam transportation protection has been removed from around the printhead.
IMPORTANT! Inadequate or no grounding can cause malfunctions during operations. Ensure that all computers and cables connected
to the printer are grounded.
Connecting to Power
The printer is equipped with a wide area power unit. The device can be operated with a supply voltage of 230 V~/50 Hz or 115 V~/60 Hz
without adjustment.
1. Set the printer up on level surface.
2. Check that the device is switched OFF.
3. Plug the power cable into the power connection jack.
4. Plug the power cable into a grounded socket.
Note: The Brady IP i5100 Printer senses the voltage type and automatically adjusts for the power source.
Connecting to Computer or Network
The information below describes how to use the supplied cables or other approved cable to make the physical connections to the printer.
Refer to the Configuration manual for i5100 for details on configuration of the individual interface.
USB Connection
1. Connect the printer to the computer using the supplied USB cable. The USB cable connects to the printer at the USB 2.0 port and to
a USB port on the computer.
2. Refer to the Configuration manual for details on setting up the drivers and settings for this interface.
RS-232 Connection
1. Connect the printer to the computer using an RS-232C cable. The cable connects to the printer at the RS-232C port and to the computer.
2. Secure the cable with the connection screws.
3. Refer to the Configuration manual for details on setting up the drivers and settings for this interface.
Ethernet Connection
1. Connect the printer to the computer using an Ethernet cable (not provided). The Ethernet cable connects to the printer at the Ether-
net port and to an Ethernet port on the computer or Local Area Network (LAN).
2. Refer to the Configuration manual for details on setting up the drivers and settings for this interface.
Printer Drivers
Refer to the Configuration manual for details on installing the drivers and setting interface configurations.
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