DEC DEClaser 5100, Service Manual

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B.2 Connecting PC or IBM Compatible Systems
B.2.1 Configuring AUTOEXEC Files
The AUTOEXEC.BAT file directs data to the chosen printer port and
configures the nondefault port. Some applications automatically update the
AUTOEXEC.BAT file, fully or partially, when they are installed or modified.
If AUTOEXEC.BAT changes have been made, reboot the computer to effect the
change.
See the MS–DOS User’s Guide and Reference documentation for MODE
command and AUTOEXEC.bat file editing.
LPT1 Parallel Port: The following example shows the MODE command that
sends a ‘‘busy’’ message if the port is busy during a status check.
Table B–1 Parallel Port AUTOEXEC.BAT Modifications
If you are using . . . Add the following command . . .
MS–DOS Version 4.0 or newer MODE LPT1:,,B
MS–DOS Version 3.3 or older MODE LPT1:,,P
COM1 Serial Port: The following examples show one MODE command
setting the COM1 communication characteristics. The second MODE
commands redirects the data from the default parallel (LPT1) port to the
COM1 serial port.
Table B–2 Serial Port AUTOEXEC.BAT Modifications
If you are using . . . Add the following commands . . .
MS–DOS Version 4.0 or newer MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,B
1
MODE LPT1:=COM1:
MS–DOS Version 3.3 or older MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,P
1
MODE LPT1:=COM1:
1
This command assumes you are using the default communications settings of the printer.
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