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Appendix B Host Computer Interface
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The printer‘s RS-232C parameters are factory-set to
the following values:
Baud rate=9600 bps, data bits (character length)=8
bits, stop bits=1, parity=none
The two RS-232C protocols are XON/XOFF and
DTR. The printer performs both of them
simultaneously, using positive logic for DTR.
If you are uncertain as to the printer’s current
parameter settings, you can reset them to the values
listed above.
Set the computer to the same parameters as the
printer. On many computers this can be done by set-
ting DIP switches before the power is turned on. An-
other method is as follows:
Windows XP, proceed as follows:
Click on the Start button in the Windows XP task
bar and align the cursor with Settings, then click on
Control Panel from among the items displayed.
The Control Panel window opens. Double click on
System.
System Properties window opens. Click on the
Hardware tab, then click on the Device Manager
button, and double click on Ports (COM & LPT).
Figure B-1
Double click on Communications Port.
The Communications Port Properties dialog is dis-
played for the selected COM port. Click on the Port
Settings tab and set the port properties.
Figure B-2
After setting the properties, click the OK button.
Windows 95/98/ME
Click on the Start button in the Windows 95/98/ME
task bar and align the cursor with Settings, then
click on Control Panel from among the items
displayed.
The control panel folder opens. Double click on
System.
System Properties opens. Click on the Device
Manager tab, then click on the COM port to be used.
Figure B-3
Click on the Properties button.
5.3 Setting the RS-232C Parameters
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