Paxar 9401 manual Downloading from a MS-DOS System

9401/9402 System Administrator's Guide

Downloading

When downloading data, always place information in this order.

1.Check digit files

2.Format files

3.Batch data files

You need to send only a check digit file if a format following it uses the check digit scheme. Once you send a check digit file, it stays in the printer until you turn the printer Off.

The maximum number of formats that you can download to the printer at one time is six. This number is also the maximum that you can store in RAM at one time.

Also, the printer can hold no more than 16 packets. When the printer receives its sixteenth packet, you will not be able to use any of the first fifteen packets. If this happens, you will have to restart the printer and download the packets again, following the storage restrictions.

Downloading from a MS-DOS System

1.Find out which computer port the printer is connected to.

2.Make sure the printer display says "Print Mode - Ready."

3.Run a Mode command, if necessary, to set communication values. For example, if the printer is connected to COM1, this command matches the printer's default settings.

MODE COM1:2400,N,8,1,P

4.If you are downloading to a memory card, make sure the correct card is inserted in the printer and the write protect is Off. Refer to your memory card instructions.

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