CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER

AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION

This printer has an automatic interface selection function. When the printer receives data from the computer, it automatically selects the bidirectional parallel, RS-232C serial interface, BR-Net or MIO interface as appropriate.

When you use the parallel interface, you can turn the high-speed and bidirectional parallel communications on or off with the Mode button. For more information, see “MODE Button” in Chapter 4 . Since the automatic interface selection mode has been factory set to ON, simply connect the interface cable to the printer. (Note: Always turn off both your computer and printer when connecting or disconnecting the cable).

When using the serial interface, you must have the same communication settings on both the printer and computer. Since the automatic interface selection mode has been factory set for standard computer serial link, you may be able to simply connect the interface cable to the printer if your computer already has the settings detailed below:

Communications Parameters

Factory Settings

Baud rate (data transfer speed)

9600

Code type (data length)

8 bits

Parity (data error check)

None

Stop bit (data separator)

1 stop bit

Xon/Xoff (handshake protocol)

ON

DTR (ER)

ON

Robust Xon

OFF

 

 

If a commercial interface card has been installed in the MIO card slot, it can be selected automatically.

When necessary, select the interface or the serial communications parameters manually with the Mode button (INTERFACE MODE) on the printer. For more information, see “MODE Button” in Chapter 4 . For the settings on your the computer, please refer to your user’s manual for your computer or application software.

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