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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 aline
that reads:
MODELPT1:=COMn:
nstands for anumber: 1,2, 3etc.
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 aline of the form
MODECOMn: baud,parity,data length,stopbi ts,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 8bits, and 1stop 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-DOSUser’s Guide if you need further
information on the MODE command.
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