Getting Started

1.10Connecting to the System

Parallel/Serial Interface

SSwitch the printer and the computer OFF.

SConnect the interface cable coming from the computer to the printer's parallel (1) or serial (2) port.

The following values are default settings, see test printout PRINT MENU on page 1-15

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Word Length:

8 bit

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Baud-Rate

9600 BPS

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Parity Bit:

Even

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Protocol

DTR

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DSR/CTS Mode

Ignore DSR+CTS

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I/F Buffer

64 K-Byte

After powering the printer ON both interfaces, serial and parallel, are available for data transfer because of the shared mode. The port to which data is sent becomes active automatically.

For changing the parameters, see Appendix A System Interface Description

1.11Installing the Printer Drivers

SYou will find the printer drivers on the CD-ROM.

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