Serial Port
Settings
The serial interface supports communication
speeds ranging from 4.8K baud to 115K baud.
The default communication port settings are:
9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and one stop
bit.
EPL2
When using EPL2, the Y command is used to
configure the printer’s serial port. Refer to the
EPL2 Programmers Manual for command syn-
tax.
DOS
An example of the DOS MODE command is
shown below.
MODE COM2:96,N,8,1
MODE LPT1=COM2
Environmental
Specifications
The following specifications describe the re-
quired environmental conditions when operat-
ing the printer.
Temperature:
0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F)
Humidity:
10% to 80% (no condensation)
Altitude:
0 to 10,000 feet
Vibration:
5-44Hz - .005 inch displacement
44-500Hz - .5G
Trouble Shooting
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FOREWORD
This manual provides installation and operation information for the P2242 series printers,
manufactured by Eltron International Incorporated, Simi Valley, California.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If for any reason you require product technical support, please contact the Distributor where you
purchased your equipment. If they cannot help you, or at their direction, Eltron Technical Support
can be reached at:
Eltron International Incorporated
Eltron International, Europe
41 Moreland Road
Unit 2, Rose Kiln Lane
Simi Valley, CA. 93065
Reading, Berkshire, RG2 OHP England
(800) 344-4003
+44 (0) 1734 752 024
FAX (805) 579-1808
FAX: +44 (0) 1734 752 005
e-mail: [email protected]
BBS: (805) 579-3445
RETURN MATERIALS AUTHORIZATION
Before returning any equipment to Eltron for in warranty or out of warranty repair, contact Repair
Administration for a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. Repack the equipment in the
original packing material and mark the RMA number clearly on the outside. Ship the equipment,
freight prepaid, to the address listed below:
Eltron Repair Administration
41 Moreland Road
Simi Valley, CA. 93065
(805) 579-1800
FAX (805) 579-1808
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This document contains information proprietary to Eltron International Incorporated. This docu-
ment and the information contained within is copyrighted by Eltron International Incorporated and
may not be duplicated in full or in part by any person without written approval from Eltron. While
every effort has been made to keep the information contained within current and accurate as of
the date of publication, no guarantee is given or implied that the document is error-free or that it
is accurate with regard to any specification. Eltron reserves the right to make changes, for the
purpose of product improvement, at any time.
TRADEMARKS
P2242 is a service mark and Eltron is a trademark of Eltron International Incorporated. Windows
& MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. All other marks are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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