Black Box SW928C, SW929C, SW927C, SW925AE, SW926C manual Direct Output of Typed Keyboard Characters

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MODULAR SMART SWITCH

MODULAR SMART SWITCH

6.8 Direct Output of Typed Keyboard Characters

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ADMENU

DESTINATION

FILE TRANSFER DIRECT OUTPUT FUNCTIONS OPTIONS

DESTINATION

Normal keyboard characters and control characters can be sent to the printer using the “Direct Output” option. In the keyboard characters box, all characters typed will be sent directly to the printer except <up>, <down>, and <escape>. Control characters such as those to set condensed or bold printing can be specified in hexadecimal ASCII format. In the hexadecimal ASCII characters box, the specified character is sent when you press <enter>.

PORT 1 COM1

<ESC> TO QUIT

ENTER

DESTINATION PORT NUMBER

(1 TO 12)

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DESTINATION FILE TRANSFER

DIRECT OUTPUT

FUNCTIONS

OPTIONS

DIRECT OUTPUT

KEYBOARD

Figure 6-2. Selecting a Printer.

• Use <esc> to abort and quit to the main menu, <enter> to confirm.

• Enter the destination (the port on the Modular Smart Switch that is

connected to the required printer, plotter, or modem.

• Valid port identifiers are 1 to 12, depending on how many ports you have

PORT 1 COM1

<ESC> TO QUIT

CHARACTERS

HEXADECIMAL

ASCII CHARACTERS

installed.

Figure 6-3. Direct Output Menu.

Use <esc> to quit to the main menu.

NOTE

Characters such as line feeds are displayed using an unusual set of non- alphanumeric characters.

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Contents Modular Smart Switch Modular Smart Switch Modular Smart Switch Contents Chapter Modular Smart Switch Introduction SpecificationsFeatures Product InformationInstalling Memory and Port Modules Fitting Expansion-Buffer MemoryFitting Port Modules Fitting Port ModulesConfiguring the Modular Smart Switch Setting the Global Timeout PeriodTimeout Period OFFHardware Handshake Setting Serial-Port Protocols and OptionsProtocols Software HandshakeConnecting Devices to the Modular Smart Switch Installing the Modular Smart SwitchPositioning the Modular Smart Switch Selecting Ports for Your EquipmentEnabling Computers Switching OnMode LPT1=COM1 Computers Connected to Parallel PortsUsing the Modular Smart Switch Port Indicators 1 toBuffer Status Indicators Command-Line Options Using the Control Software Installing the Resident Software Running the Control Software from the DOS PromptUsing the Control Software Running the Control Software from within Microsoft WindowsRight Shift Main Menu Selecting a Destination Printer, Plotter, or ModemDirect Output of Typed Keyboard Characters File Transfer Direct Output Functions Options DestinationUsing the Functions Menu Setting the OptionsExample Serial Port Control UtilityAdmode COMn baud, parity, databits, stopbits High-Baud-Rate LimitationsUsing the Control Software with Windows Version EitherUsing the Modular Smart Switch to Transfer Files Transferring Files Between IBM Compatible PCsGeneral Hints and Tips Using the Control Software with File-Transfer SoftwareTransferring Data Between PCs Not Compatible with IBM HotkeyIntroduction Software CommandsConnect Command PM ConnectPM Connect 1 Timeoutoff Clear CommandEnd-of-File Command PM ClearSending Default Start-of-Day Destination Ports Troubleshooting Print Data Transmitted but File Transfer Fails Appendix a Serial PortsMerged Printouts RS-232 and RS-422 Pin AssignmentsConnecting to Computers-RS-232 Connections CTSConnecting to Printers Connecting to ModemsConnecting to Plotters Connecting to NEC SpinwriterConnecting to DEC LN03 Laser Printer RS-422 CablesAppendix B Parallel Ports Parallel Pin AssignmentsCable to 36-Pin Amphenol Connector Cable for IBM PC, PC/XT, AT, or Compatible