Paxar 9401 Configuring the Printer, Connecting the Printer, Online Communication Requirements

7. Configuring the Printer

The printer must be properly configured before you can print.

Connecting the Printer

Consult your Equipment Manual to connect your printer to a computer.

Online Communication Requirements

The 9401 and 9402 printers come equipped with a 9-pin RS-232 communications port for online operation. See "Cable Interface" at the end of this chapter for pin assignments.

You need to set the printer's communication values to match the values at the host.

You must define five values to ensure reliable communication between the printer and the host. The values and selectable options are listed below.

Option	Values	Default
Baud rate	9600, 4800, 2400, 1200	2400
Word length	Seven (7), eight (8)	Eight (8)
Stop bits	One (1), two (2)	One (1)
Parity	None, Odd, Even	(None)
Flow control	None, Xon/Xoff, DTR	DTR

Refer to the definitions on the next page if you need assistance determining communication settings.

Configuring the Printer

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