Black Box SW929C, SW928C, SW927C, SW925AE, SW926C manual Using the Functions Menu, Setting the Options

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6.9 Using the Functions Menu

To enter the functions menu, use the <up> and <down> cursor keys on the main menu to highlight FUNCTIONS, and press <enter>. The functions menu now allows you to send form feeds, clear unwanted data, and end long timeouts.

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When in the functions menu, use the arrows to select END OF FILE and then press <enter>. The dialog box will respond with an END OF FILE message for a few seconds. The END OF FILE function can also be used to end long timeouts.

6.10 Setting the Options

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DESTINATION FILE TRANSFER DIRECT OUTPUT

FUNCTIONS

OPTIONS

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<ESC> TO QUIT

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CLEAR DATA END OF FILE

To enter the options menu, use the <up> and <down> cursor keys on the main menu to highlight OPTIONS, and press <enter>. The options menu now allows you to select multiple copies, change the timeout, and change the PC port.

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Figure 6-4. Functions Menu.

Use <esc> to quit to the main menu.

6.9.1SENDING A FORM FEED

This is a convenient way of causing a printer to take a new page, without having to go to the printer and press the form-feed button. In the functions menu, use the <up> and <down> cursor keys to select FORM FEED and then press <enter>. The dialog box will respond with FORM FEED SENT for a few seconds.

6.9.2CLEARING UNWANTED DATA

To delete all the data that has been sent from the current PC port, select the CLEAR DATA option and press <enter>. A box will appear requesting confirmation. Type Y if you wish to delete all data, or N or <escape> if you don’t. This command will not affect any data sent from a different computer.

6.9.3ENDING LONG OR INFINITE TIMEOUTS

When an infinite (OFF) timeout has been set, an end of file instruction needs to be sent to the Modular Smart Switch to allow other users to access the currently selected device. The END OF FILE function can be used to do this.

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TIME OUT

PC PORT

Figure 6-5. Options Menu.

Use <esc> to quit to the main menu.

6.10.1MULTIPLE COPIES

The Modular Smart Switch can generate multiple copies automatically. Simply select the COPIES option, enter the number of copies required (up to

255)in the entry box and press <enter>. Send the document once, and when it has timed out (no more data sent for at least 16 seconds or the timeout period), the Modular Smart Switch will commence printing the extra copies. The entire document must be less than the buffer memory in the Modular Smart Switch; otherwise only one copy can be produced.

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Contents Modular Smart Switch Modular Smart Switch Modular Smart Switch Contents Chapter Modular Smart Switch Product Information SpecificationsFeatures IntroductionFitting Expansion-Buffer Memory Installing Memory and Port ModulesFitting Port Modules Fitting Port ModulesSetting the Global Timeout Period Configuring the Modular Smart SwitchOFF Timeout PeriodSoftware Handshake Setting Serial-Port Protocols and OptionsProtocols Hardware HandshakeSelecting Ports for Your Equipment Installing the Modular Smart SwitchPositioning the Modular Smart Switch Connecting Devices to the Modular Smart SwitchComputers Connected to Parallel Ports Switching OnMode LPT1=COM1 Enabling ComputersPort Indicators 1 to Using the Modular Smart SwitchBuffer Status Indicators Running the Control Software from the DOS Prompt Using the Control SoftwareInstalling the Resident Software Command-Line OptionsRunning the Control Software from within Microsoft Windows Using the Control SoftwareRight Shift Selecting a Destination Printer, Plotter, or Modem Main MenuFile Transfer Direct Output Functions Options Destination Direct Output of Typed Keyboard CharactersSetting the Options Using the Functions MenuHigh-Baud-Rate Limitations Serial Port Control UtilityAdmode COMn baud, parity, databits, stopbits ExampleEither Using the Control Software with Windows VersionTransferring Files Between IBM Compatible PCs Using the Modular Smart Switch to Transfer FilesHotkey Using the Control Software with File-Transfer SoftwareTransferring Data Between PCs Not Compatible with IBM General Hints and TipsPM Connect Software CommandsConnect Command IntroductionPM Clear Clear CommandEnd-of-File Command PM Connect 1 TimeoutoffSending Default Start-of-Day Destination Ports Troubleshooting RS-232 and RS-422 Pin Assignments Appendix a Serial PortsMerged Printouts Print Data Transmitted but File Transfer FailsCTS Connecting to Computers-RS-232 ConnectionsConnecting to Modems Connecting to PrintersConnecting to NEC Spinwriter Connecting to PlottersRS-422 Cables Connecting to DEC LN03 Laser PrinterParallel Pin Assignments Appendix B Parallel PortsCable for IBM PC, PC/XT, AT, or Compatible Cable to 36-Pin Amphenol Connector