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User’s Manual 4-7
ENHANCING &
CUSTOMIZING
Installing an Interface Expansion Board
If the settings match, the installation is complete. If the interface
parameters of the printer and the computer do not match, the
message display indicates
COMM.ERROR. The printer may not
respond at all or it may print wrong characters. Change the settings
in one of the two ways:
• Change options of the serial menu in setup mode.
• Set permanent defaults in your computer to match the printer’s
defaults.
On an IBM PC or compatible computer running MS-DOS, you
can set permanent defaults by placing the following commands in
your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,P
MODE LPT1:=COM1:
Also make sure that the file MODE.COM is in your boot
directory. Then whenever you boot your computer, the computer
will print through the serial port using the printer’s settings.
Important:
For information on DOS files and commands, consult your DOS
manual or the manual supplied with your computer.
Note that you may also be able to specify serial parameters through
your software programs. Some software programs allow you to
specify the printer port and serial settings from within the program.
Consult the documentation supplied with the software.
Connecting to the LocalTalk Port
To connect to the LocalTalk port, simply connect the interface cable
between the printer and your computer.
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