Chapter 3 Using the Panel PC3 33.7 Parallel PortThe panel PC supports the latest EPP and ECP parallel port protocolsfor improved performance and versatility with compatible printers orother devices.To connect the panel PC to a printer or other devices:1. Be sure both the panel PC and the printer/devices are turned off.2. Connect the 25-pin male connector of the printer cable to the25-pin female port on the panel PC labelled "parallel port".3. If necessary, attach the other end of your printer cable to yourprinter, and fasten any retaining screws. A typical parallel printerconnection is illustrated in Fig. 3-4.4. Turn on the printer and any other peripheral devices you may haveconnected to the panel PC, and then turn on the panel PC.5. If necessary, run the panel PC's BIOS setup program to configurethe parallel port to respond as required by your printer andsoftware operating environment.3.8 Serial COM PortsThere are four serial COM ports on the bottom of the rear cover. Youcan easily attach a serial device to the panel PC, such as an externalmodem or mouse. Follow these instructions:1. Be sure the panel PC and any other peripherial devices you mayhave connected to the panel PC are turned off.2. Attach the interface cable of the serial device to the panel PC'sserial port. (See Fig. 3-5.) If necessary, attach the other end of theinterface cable to your serial device. Fasten any retaining screws.3. Turn on any other peripheral devices you may have connected tothe panel PC, and then turn on the panel PC.4. Refer to the manual(s) which accompanied your serial device(s) forinstructions on configuring your operating environment torecognize the device(s).5. Run the BIOS setup program and configure the jumper settings tochange the mode of the COM ports. (See Section 5.3.)
