Printronix P9000 Series manual

nInput Buffer Size (selected from the Application Compatibility menu; refer to the Configuration chapter)

nData Protocol of hardware (DTR, Reverse Channel [RC], or RTS), X-ON/X-OFF, ACK/NAK or ETX/ACK

nData Rate (Baud rate selected from the control panel; external clock jumper selected)

nData Word Length (7 or 8 Bits)

nStop Bits (1 or 2 Bits)

nParity (Odd, Even, or None)

nBit 8 Function (Font Select, PI Line, or Ignore)

nCD and DSR signal (Enable or Disable)

nCTS and DSR signal (Enable or Disable)

nData Terminal Ready response logic

nRequest to Send response logic

nReverse Channel response logic

These parameters are displayed under the Application Compatibility/Host Interface/Serial RS-232 submenu selectable from the control panel (except for external clock selection as noted above). Refer to the Control Panel Configuration diagram in the Configuration chapter for detailed information on selecting the various parameter values.

NOTE: Do not use the bit 8 function to set the PI line if the host does not use it for paper control; rapid paper slewing may occur.

7-8 Interfaces