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On an MS-DOS computer

If you are using an IBM PC or compatible running MS-DOS, edit the AUTOEXEC.BAT file to include a line that reads:

MODELPT1 :=COMn:

n stands for a number: 1, 2, 3 etc.

COMn must match the name of the serial port to which the serial-to-parallel converter is connected. Usually it will be COM2.

This line sends printer output to the COMn serial port.

Also add a line of the form

MODECOMn: baud,pari ty,data length,stopbits,p

to set up the COMn port to match the DIP switch set- tings on the serial-to-parallel converter. For example,

MODECOM2: 9600, N, 8, 1, p

will set up COM2 to run at 9600 baud, with no parity, a data length of 8 bits, and 1 stop bit (an MS-DOS byte- terminating convention). The ‘p’ jndicates that the printer will continually try to re-transmit data, should an error’ occur.

Refer to your MS-DOS User’s Guide if you need further information on the MODE command.

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