4.5Connecting to a PC
The default configuration of your printer is ESC/POS. In order to use your printer with a PC you will need to check the setting of your printer and install the printer driver on your PC. Follow the steps below to configure your printer for use with a PC.
PC parameters
Your printer will use the Datamax/Seagull Windows Driver, (located on the Accessories CD). If this printer is already installed on your PC (see ‘Printers’ in your computers ‘Control Panel’), check that the serial port is selected and configure it as indicated below.
If the Datamax/Seagull Windows Driver is not installed,
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3.Install the ‘Datamax
4.Choose the serial port and set the port to the following parameters:
Speed: | 9600 baud |
Data: | 8 bits |
Parity: | None |
Stop bit: | 1 |
Control: | Hardware |
Printer parameters
1.Make sure that a roll of paper is loaded. Set the printer to the Off line mode.
2.Simultaneously press both buttons for at least two seconds. The configuration is printed.
3.Answer Yes to modify the default setting.
4.You are now in the Communication Chapter. Check your PC port communication setting and match the printer communication settings to your PC (baud rate, Data, Parity, control, The stop bit is always 1 for the printer, it is not modifiable).
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