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All other pins can be wired freely.\n\n### Python\n\nSet your correct serial port in `HP8596E_Print_Python/HP8596E_Print_Python.py` and run.\n\n### HP8596E\n\n**Python program supports Epson MX-80 Printer only.**\n\n- Go to `Config`\n  - Select `COPY DEV PRNT`\n  - Go to `Print Config`\n    - Go to `Prn Port Config`, select `PRN PORT PAR`\n    - Go to `Set B\u0026W Printer`, select `EP MX80 LRG`\n\n## Example Screenshot\n\nPress `COPY` on your HP8596E to initiate the data transfer. This takes about 6 seconds. On success, the image is saved to disk and displayed. 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