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Serial Menu
Allows you to make various settings concerned with the serial
interface.

Word Length

Selects the word length used in serial communication (eithe r 8-bit
or 7-bit). See your computer manual and software documentation
for the proper setting. The factory se tti ng is 8-bit.

Baud Rate

Use this option to set the data tran sfer rate (baud) for the serial
interface. The baud rate is measured in bits per second (bps). See
your computer and software documentation f or the proper
setting.

Parity

Selects the parity method used for d a ta transfer using the serial
interface. Parity is a basic error-check ing method used in serial
communications. Consult your computer manual and software
documentation for the correct setting.

Stop Bit

Selects the number of stop bits for each character (byte) of
information sent to the printer. Stop bits are used to mark the end
of a character. Consult your computer manual and software
documentation for the correct setting.

DTR

Selects DTR (Data Terminal Ready), sometimes known as
“hardware handshaking”, on or off. Consult your computer
manual and software docume nta tion for the correct setting.