Setting Communications
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S e t t i n g t h e P a r i t y
Parity checks the validity of data entering the printer. The parity bit immediately follows
the last data bit for a character. The computer adjusts the parity bit according to the
parity so the data bits in the character, with the parity bit, form an odd or even number
when summed.
Select
To
None
Set the parity to none (no parity check).
Odd
Set the parity to odd.
Even
Set the parity to even.
S e t t i n g t h e F l o w C o n t r o l
Data flow control is the method the printer uses to tell the computer whether it is ready to
accept data.
Select
To
None
Set the flow control to none.
Xon/Xoff
Set the flow control to XON/XOFF.
XON is 17; XOFF is 19.
DTR
Set flow control to DTR (Data Terminal Ready).
This is the most common setting. Use it for PC computers (unless you have
XON/XOFF software).
CTS
Set flow control to CTS (Clear to Send).
R e s e t t i n g t o D e f a u l t V a l u e s
Use this setting to reset the printer’s communication values to the defaults listed at the
beginning of this chapter.
Select
To
No
Do not reset the serial communication values to their defaults.
Yes
Reset the serial communication values to their defaults.
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