Using the Serial Interface
If you have a printer, a modem, or other peripheral device with a
serial interface, you can connect it to the serial (RS-232C) port
on the back of the computer.
The serial port uses a DB-9P connector, so be sure you have a
compatible cable. To connect a serial device, follow the same
steps as above for connecting a parallel device but insert the
connector into the serial port, marked with a special icon, as
shown below.
Note
You need to ensure that the serial port is set up so it functions
properly. If you are using the port for a serial printer, you need
to redirect printer output to the serial port instead of the
parallel port. To do this, you can use the MS-DOS MODE
or SETMODE command or the MENU utility. See your
MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions.
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