D e f i n i n g t h e C o m m u n i c a t i o n S e t t i n g s P a c k e t
Use the communication settings packet (F) to set the baud rate, word length, stop bits, parity, and flow control for serial communications. Changing the communication settings takes approximately two seconds. Communications sent during this interval will be lost. Make sure the host communication values match the values on the printer.
Syntax {I,F,baud,word_length,stop_bits,parity, flow_control p }
F1. F | Communication Settings Packet | |||
F2. baud | Baud Rate. Options: |
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| 0 | 1200 | 3 | 9600 (default) |
| 1 | 2400 | 4 | 19200 |
| 2 | 4800 | 5 | 38400 |
Note: With these rates, the printer can both communicate and print. With higher rates, it cannot print.
F3. word_length Word Length. Options: |
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F4. | stop_bits | Stop Bits. Options: |
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F5. | parity | Parity. | Options: |
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| 0 | None (default) |
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| 1 | ODD parity |
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| 2 | EVEN parity |
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F6. | flow_control | Flow Control. Options: |
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| 0 | None | 2 | RTS/CTS |
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| 1 | DTR (default) | 3 | XON/XOFF |
Note: If you use the DOS COPY command to download your formats, set "Flow Control" to DTR (not XON/XOFF).
Example {I,F,3,1,0,0,1 p }
Uses 9600 baud, an