Appendix C Software Hints | B&B Electronics 232SPS2 specification

APPENDIX C: SOFTWARE HINTS

PARALLEL TO SERIAL MODE

In parallel to serial mode, data from the computer is output through the parallel port. The 232SPS2 will send the data to the serial printer. The following command can be entered at the DOS prompt to send a data out the parallel port:

PRINT filename

This command will output filename out the parallel port. The

first time that this command is executed, you will be prompted for the PRN device (LPT1, LPT2, etc. ). For this device, you should enter the parallel port that the 232SPS2 is connected. The default device is LPT1.

SERIAL TO PARALLEL MODE

In serial to parallel mode, data is output through the serial port. The 232SPS2 will send the data to the printer. Before data can be sent out the serial port, you must set up the communications to match the serial port settings of the 232SPS2. Your serial port's communications can be set using the "MODE" command as follows:

MODE COMn: b,p,s,r

The syntax options for the MODE command are:

COMn The port to be configured. COM1, COM2 are two common examples.

bThe baud rate setting. 12=1200, 24=2400, 48=4800, 96=9600, & 19=19200 baud

pThe parity setting. N=none, E=even, O=odd.

sThe number of stop bits. Must be set to "1".

rType of retry of time-out error occurs. e = Return busy port error.

b = Return busy port "Busy"

p = Continue retry until printer accepts data r = Return "Ready" from busy port

n = Disable retry (Default)

If the 232SPS2 is set for 9600 baud, parity disabled, 8 data bits and is connected to COM1, the MODE command parameters would be as follows:

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MODE COM1: 96,n,8,1,p

If any of the parameters are omitted, the most recent setting will be used. It is recommended that the "p" option be used for the retry option. If the "p" is not used, a device busy error may occur. To send data out the serial port, the following command can be entered at the DOS prompt:

TYPE filename > COM1

This command will send filename out COM1.

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232SPS2 specifications

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