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Tektronix 220i, 220e user manual Serial port signals, Serial port signal descriptions

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Serial port signals

The table shows the Phaser 220i and Phaser 220e serial port's connected pins. The other pins are not connected.

Serial port signal descriptions

Signal name	Pin number	Printer I/O	Description

SGnd	1	-	Shield ground

TxData	2	Out	Transmitted data

RxData	3	In	Received data

RTS	4	Out	Request to end

CTS	5	In	Clear to send

DSR	6	In	Data set ready

Gnd	7	-	Signal ground

DCD	8	In	Data carrier detect

DTR	20	Out	Data terminal ready

RI	22	In	Ring indicator

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Tektronix 220i, 220e Serial port signals, Serial port signal descriptions, Signal name Pin number Printer I/O Description

Contents

Phaser 220i and Phaser 220e Color Printers Page Terms in manual Caution Users safety summaryTerms on product Caution Page Contents Printing Supplies TroubleshootingCaring for Your Printer ViiFront and Rear Panels Moving Your Printer Technical NotesExpanding Your Printing System IndexPhaser 220i and Phaser 220e Color Printers Introduction ChapterIntroduction Connecting the printer Getting Set UpSetting up the printer Installing a driver on your computerSetting up the printer What you get with your printerTransfer Installing the optional lower tray assembly 8869-18 Removing the packing material from inside the printer Install the transfer roll Adding paper or transparencies Fan the paper or transparencies 10Phaser 220i and Phaser 220e Color Printers 8869-4 8869-5 Connecting the printer Printer portsLocalTalk connection Connecting the printer to a single computer using LocalTalk Phaser Phaser 220e Parallel connectionPrinter Baud rate Switch setting Baud rate settings for Phaser 220i and Phaser 220ePhaser 220iPhaser 220e8869-13 Serial connectionGetting Set Up Ethernet connection Phaser 220i only Connecting the power and turning on the printer Front panel at power-up Rear panel at power-up Sample printsWhen the printer is ready for operation StartupPC users Installing a driver on your computerPhaser 220 drivers and utilities diskettes Microsoft WindowsCOM1 or COM2 Interface SelectLPT1 or LPT2 Network buttonDOS Macintosh users Other software requirementsTurning off the startup Turning off the sample printsWorkstation users Setting up PC ports DOS Parallel port setupMode COM19600,N,8,1,P Serial port setupMode COM11200,N,8,1,P What next? Printing Printing from a MacintoshPrinting Printing from a PC Windows Printing from a PC DOS Printing from a workstation 10.6 Margins and print areaPerforated paper and transparencies 200 mm 287 mmNon-perforated plain paper 200 mm 271 mmUse Upper or Using two paper traysRecommended paper tray selections Lower traySelecting driver features Getting information on printing from speciﬁc applicationsPrint modes Using a printer driver or a utility ﬁle Color correctionFonts Resident typefaces PostScriptResident typefaces PCL5 Font upgrade Phaser 220eInstalling Macintosh screen fonts Downloading fontsPrinter languages PostScript, HP-GL, PCL5 Enabling and disabling automatic language switchingDefault printer port settings Port LanguageParameter Default setting Changing the HP-GL default settingsHP-GL default settings Printing with HP-GLGetting the largest printed picture Why should I use perforated paper?Printing hints How long does it take to make a print?Caring for Your Printer Importance of cleaningOverview When to clean Cleaning kit Cleaning the printer with every transfer roll change Cleaning the thermal head and transfer roll guideCleaning the paper-feed rollers Cleaning the paper-pick rollers 8869-15 8869-33 8869-43 Cleaning the printer every 5000 prints Cleaning the transfer roll sensor pad8869-34 Cleaning the drum Cleaning the exit rollers Page Ordering information SuppliesAlways use Tektronix supplies Supplies kitsUsing plain paper ColorCoat transfer rollPaper trays and media types Use the correct paper tray for plain-paper printingPlain-paper startup kit Tray MediaRecommended paper types Paper Basis weight Recommended paper typesHandling supplies Removing a used transfer roll Supplies Troubleshooting Clearing transfer roll jamsClearing paper jams To remove paper from the drum 8869-38 If you cant make a print Problems and solutionsPrinter not operating Echo %! port Echo SHOWPAGECTRL-D port Echo %! LPT1Media light blinks, and no print is produced Printer doesnt appear in the ChooserReady light blinks, but the ﬁle does not print Print job does not ﬁnish the printer times outYou feel resistance when installing the paper tray Media problemsFrequent paper-picking errors Frequent paper jamsProblems with image size and position Print quality problems Streaks or spotsBlack-and-white instead of color Error messages on the startup Startup page prints even though it is disabledMessage Description Use the printer’s rear panel DIP switches Generating the conﬁgurationWhom to call for help HAL Highly Automated LibraryTroubleshooting Troubleshooting 16Phaser 220i and Phaser 220e Color Printers Rear panel Phaser 220e Front and Rear PanelsPhaser 220e DIP Switches 2, 3, Rear panel DIP switches Phaser 220ePhaser 220e rear panel DIP switches Switch Function SettingsRear panel Phaser PhaserRear panel DIP switches Phaser Phaser 220i rear panel DIP switchesPhaser 220i DIP Switches 2, 3, Phaser 220i DIP Switches 8Front panel Phaser 220i and Phaser 220e Indicator Blinking OffParallel port Technical NotesPrinter ports AppendixParallel port signal descriptions Signal name Pin # Return Description SourceDefault serial port settings Serial portSerial port signal descriptions Serial port signalsSignal name Pin number Printer I/O Description Speciﬁcations Print speed paper-marking speed Dimensions with lower tray assemblyPrinting Media type With Black With 3-Color Transfer roll ColorCoatSafety and emissions standards Standard transfer roll capacitiesTechnical Notes 8Phaser 220i and Phaser 220e Color Printers Upgrade kits Expanding Your Printing SystemMemory Phaser Phaser 220e Memory conﬁgurations for Phaser 220 printersAdvantages of adding memory Compatible hard disks Adding a hard disk for font storage Phaser 220i onlyRequirements for adding a hard disk 4Phaser 220i and Phaser 220e Color Printers Connecting one disk Connecting multiple disks Moving Your Printer Changing the line voltageRepacking your printer Moving Your Printer C Page Regulatory Information Declaration of conformity FCC Class B device for 115 VAC equipment Section II Information on ingredients Material Safety Data SheetSection I Product identiﬁcation Trade name and Tektronix part numberSection V Fire ﬁghting measures Section III Hazards identiﬁcationSection IV First aid measures Section VI Accidental release measuresSection X Stability and reactivity Section Viii Exposure control personal protectionSection IX Physical and chemical properties Section XI Toxicological informationSection XVI Other information Section XV Regulatory informationOriginal preparation date 11/19/93 R.C Page Index Index-1Index-2Phaser 220i and Phaser 220e Color Printers Index-3 Index-4Phaser 220i and Phaser 220e Color Printers