Configuration and Calibration

Setting the Parity

The parity of the printer must match the parity of the host for communications to take place. Select the parity that matches the one being used by the host.

PARITY

- EVEN+

Press the right or left oval key to display other selections.

Default: Even

Selections: Even, None, Odd

Press the NEXT key to display STOP BITS.

Setting the Stop Bits

The stop bits of the printer must match the stop bits of the host for communications to take place. Select the number of stop bits that match the quantity being used by the host.

STOP BITS

- 1 STOP BIT +

Press the right or left oval key to display other selections.

Default: 1 Stop Bit

Selections: 1 Stop Bit, 2 Stop Bits

Press the NEXT key to display HOST HANDSHAKE.

Setting the Host Handshake

The handshake protocol of the printer must match the handshake protocol of the host for commun- ications to take place. Select the handshake protocol that matches the one being used by the host.

HOST HANDSHAKE ¬ XON/XOFF ®

Press the right or left oval key to display other selections.

Default: XON/XOFF

Selections: XON/XOFF, DSR/DTR

Press the NEXT key to display PROTOCOL.

Setting the Protocol

The serial port supports Error Detection Protocol which sends and receives data in packets. The selected protocol must be compatible with your host computer and your application software. Select the protocol that is required by the host.

NOTE: Do not enable Error Detection unless your Host is programmed to use it. For more information, refer to the ZPL II Programming Guide.

PROTOCOL

 

¬ NONE

®

 

 

Press the right or left oval key to display other selections.

Default: None (Always select “None” if you are not using error checking software.)

Selections: None, Zebra Protocol, ACK/NACK Protocol

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Zebra Technologies 170PAX2TM Setting the Parity, Setting the Stop Bits, Setting the Host Handshake, Setting the Protocol

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