GRAPHTEC Cutting Pro FC4100-100, User Manual

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Setting the Interface Functions
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Chapter 7 Setting The Interface Functions
This chapter describes how to connect your plotter to your computer.
Setting the Parallel Interface
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To use the Centronics-compatible parallel interface, connect the plotter’s parallel connector to
the computer’s parallel port by cable.
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Next, simply set the command mode plus the programmable resolution (when GP-GL command
is selected), or origin (when HP-GL command is selected),
For instructions on setting the functions, see Selecting the Command Mode and Setting the
Programmable Resolution .
CAUTION: The interface cable should be no longer than two meters.
NOTE: For the specifications of your plotter’s parallel interface, see Centronics-Compatible
Parallel Interface.
Setting the Serial Interface
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To enable prompt compatibility with multiple software applications, you can register three
different groups of interface settings (RS-1, RS-2, and RS-3) in the plotter’s memory.
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The desired group of RS-232C interface settings can be loaded from the control panel.
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Incorrectly set interface conditions can cause the plotter to malfunction.
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Be sure to set the plotter’s interface conditions to match those of your computer and the target
software application.
NOTE: For the specifications of your plotter’s serial interface, see RS-232C Serial Interface .
Factory Preset Interface Settings
Your plotter comes with its three groups of interface conditions set to the factory presets listed in
the table below.
RS-1 9600 BAUD RS-2 9600 BAUD RS-3 9600 BAUD
8 BIT 7 BIT 8 BIT
NONE PARITY EVEN PARITY EVEN PARITY
HARDWIRE HARDWIRE HARDWIRE