3.6 Setting DIP Switch

The DIP switch is present on the serial interface board.

The function of each switch is as shown below.

DIP switch

Interface board mounting screws

CAUTION!

■As for the setting of the serial interface, it gives priority to the setting of the memory switch rather than the DIP switch as the factory default.

■Consult with the dealer where the printer was purchased when the change of the DIP switch setting is necessary.

Switch No.

Function

ON

 

OFF

Initial

 

Settings

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Communication condition

DIP switch setting

Memory switch

OFF

 

setting method

 

 

setting

 

2

Hand shake

XON/XOFF

DTR/DSR

OFF

3

Bit length

7 bits

8 bits

OFF

4

Parity check

With parity

None

OFF

5

Parity selection

Even parity

Odd parity

OFF

6

 

 

 

 

 

OFF

Baud rate selection

See Table below.

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

INIT

Reset

Invalid

OFF

Selecting baud rate

 

 

 

 

 

Baud Rate (bps)

 

Switch No.

6

 

7

 

 

2400

OFF

 

OFF

4800

ON

 

OFF

9600

OFF

 

ON

19200

ON

 

ON

38400, 57600 and 115200 bps can also be selected by a command, etc.

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