• LocalTalk

• Parallel

• Serial (RS-232)

• Ethernet (optional)
  The Ethernet SIMM is required for connectivity (EtherTalk, NetWare, and TCP/IP protocols are included). All protocols are simultaneously usable.

In addition to these four ports, the Phaser 450 printer includes a SCSI port, which is used only for connecting an external hard disk. Refer to Adding a hard disk for font storage for more information on the SCSI port.

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Note: Make all printer port connections before you turn on the printer.

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LocalTalk connection

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Note: LocalTalk is some-times referred to as AppleTalk. LocalTalk refers to the physical connection; AppleTalk is the protocol.

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Note: Connect your printer to a LocalTalk network before you turn on the printer.

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1. Self-terminating connector

2. Connector that requires an external terminator, depending on your network configuration

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   Note: Depending on the type of LocalTalk cables you use and your network configuration, you might need to use terminators at certain points in the installation. Refer to the documentation for your LocalTalk connectors and cables for details.

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1. Connect the short cable of a LocalTalk connector to the printer's LocalTalk port.

2. Connect the short cable of another LocalTalk connector to your computer's LocalTalk port.

3. Connect a LocalTalk cable from the LocalTalk connector that you have just attached to your computer to the printer's LocalTalk connector.

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   Note: Depending on the type of LocalTalk connectors you use and your network configuration, you might need to use external terminators. Refer to the documentation for your LocalTalk connectors and cables for details.

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Parallel connection

1. Connect a parallel interface cable to your computer and to the printer's parallel port.

2. If you have no other connections to make, turn immediately to Turning on the printer. After you turn on the printer and install a driver on your computer (if your computer is a PC), you may want to disable timeouts on your computer's parallel port (see PC users: DOS and setting up ports).

1. Connect a serial interface cable to your computer and to the printer's serial port. Use a null-modem cable (if you need to order a cable, see the supplies information sheet that is shipped with the printer).

2. Set the Baud Rate switch, Switch 7, on the rear panel:
   • Set Switch 7 down for a variable baud rate. (The default baud rate is 9600; to change the baud rate to a setting other than 9600, refer to the Phaser 450 Drivers and Utilities Printing Reference.)

   • Set Switch 7 up for a fixed baud rate of 1200.

Ethernet connection

To use the Ethernet connection, optional hardware must be installed in the printer. This optional hardware can be ordered in one of two ways:

• As an option Option P1

• As a separate upgrade kit 4680FP1

To order the optional hardware, contact your local Tektronix reseller or call Tektronix toll-free in the United States at 1-800-835-6100.

For complete information on installing the Phaser 450 printer on Ethernet networks, refer to the manual Network Utilities for Phaser Color Printers.

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Note: For information on connecting your Phaser 450 printer in VMS environments, contact Tektronix Customer Support (refer to Whom to call for help).

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Turning on the printer

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Caution: To protect your printer from a power surge, make sure that the power switch on the side of the printer is in the off position.

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1. Plug the power cord into the printer and into a grounded outlet.

2. Turn on the printer.

• Check the indicators on the front and back panels of the printer:

  Front
  All indicators light briefly, then turn off immediately, except POWER and READY; the READY indicator blinks while the POWER indicator remains on and a series of self-tests are executed. When both POWER and READY are on steady (not blinking), the self-tests are complete.

  Back
  During the first 40 - 60 seconds of the power-up sequence, the rear-panel status indicator (1) turns on and off periodically. When the status indicator blinks continuously, the printer is ready for normal operation.

• After running self-tests, the printer prints a startup page (if the startup page is enabled); the READY indicator blinks while the startup page is printing (the startup page takes approximately 2-3 minutes to print).

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  Note: When you receive your printer from Tektronix, the startup page is disabled. Because it contains useful information on printer configuration and print count, you might wish to enable the startup page. When enabled, the startup page prints whenever the printer is powered up or reset. Refer to Enabling/disabling the startup page for general information. You can also generate a configuration page with detailed information useful for troubleshooting. Refer to Configuration page for more information.

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