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Chapter 1. Getting Started
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TC9450PM Rev. C 8/11/98 1-13
3. Set the PC’s communication parameters to match the printer’s communication
parameters. You can use the DOS MODE command or a communications
package that transfers ASCII files.
Example: MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,P
This command sets communication parameters for COM1 to 9600 baud, no
parity, 8 word length, and 1 stop bit. It also retries communications until the
printer accepts the transmission.
NOTE: If you use the MODE command, use DTR flow control in the printer.
If you’re using a communications package, see its documentation.
4. Set the flow control to match on the printer and PC. To set it on the printer,
see the Operator’s Handbook. To set it on the PC, use a utility program.
5. Send the data stream file to the serial printer port. If you’re using a
communications package, see its documentation. If you used the MODE
command in step 3, use the COPY command now:
Example: COPY PRINT.DST COM1
This command sends the file PRINT.DST (containing a data stream) to port
COM1. The data stream can have any file extension.
Modifying a Format
You may modify the format as often as you need. Go back to the appropriate point
in this procedure and repeat the steps.