User Manual
Table Of Contents
- PM45 and PM45c
- Customer Support
- Get Started
- Set Up the Printer
- Connect the Printer
- Configure the Printer
- Printer Configuration Menus
- Configure the Printer from the Web Page
- Configure the Printer with PrintSet 5 or Print Set MC
- Configure the Printer with Programming Commands
- Change Background Image for the Ready Screen
- Printer Profiles
- Save a Printer Profile from the Web Page
- Load a Printer Profile from the Web Page
- Save a Printer Profile from the Main Menu
- Load a Printer Profile from the Main Menu
- Load a Printer Profile Using Programming Commands
- Install a Configuration File from a USB Storage Device
- Export a Configuration File to a USB Storage Device
- Quick Choice Menu (Shortcuts)
- Customize the Printer Web Page
- Troubleshooting
- Maintenance
- Product Specifications
- Default Settings
- Print Labels with INPrint
- Accessories and Options
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CONNECT THE PRINTER
This section contains information about connecting the printer to a PC or to a net-
work. Use the From the Printer Web Page or the Main Menu on a touchscreen
printer to configure settings.
Connect the Printer to Your PC
You can connect the printer to your PC using one of the following methods.
Connect the Printer Using a Serial Cable
You can use a serial connection to communicate with your PC and send commands
directly to the printer through a terminal connection.
1. Connect one end of the DB9 to DB9 RS-232 cable to the back of your printer
and connect the other end to a serial COM port on your PC.
Connect the Printer Using a USB Cable
Connect only one printer to your PC, either directly or through a hub. You do not
need to set up any parameters for USB communications.
1. Connect one end of the USB Type A cable to the back of the printer and
connect the other end to your PC.
2. Your PC will recognize the printer driver and connect to the printer.