TDS2CMA Communications Module
TDS1000/2000-Series Digital Oscilloscope User Manual 133
Testing the Printer Port
To test theprinter port, follow these steps:
1. If you have already connected the oscilloscope to a printer, go to
step 4.
2. Power offthe oscilloscope and the printer.
3. Connect the oscilloscope to the printer usingthe appropriate
cable.
4. Power on the oscilloscope and the printer.
5. If you have not done so already, define an appropriate printer
setup. Refer to page 131.
6. Push the PRINT button. The printer should begin printing a copy
of the oscilloscope screenwithin twenty seconds, depending on
the selected printer.
PrintingOscilloscope Screen Data
To print the screendata, push the PRINT button. The oscilloscope
takes a few seconds to capture the screen data. The settings of your
printer and print speed determine how long it takes to print the da ta.
Additional time may be required accordingto the format selected.
NOTE. Youcan use the oscilloscope while the printerprints.