Printronix P9000 Series, User'S Reference Manual

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Interfaces 7-8
n
Input Buffer Size (selected from the Application Compatibility menu; refer to the
Configuration chapter)
n
Data Protocol of hardware (DTR, Reverse Channel [RC], or RTS),
X-ON/X-OFF, ACK/NAK or ETX/ACK
n
Data Rate (Baud rate selected from the control panel; external clock
jumper selected)
n
Data Word Length (7 or 8 Bits)
n
Stop Bits (1 or 2 Bits)
n
Parity (Odd, Even, or None)
n
Bit 8 Function (Font Select, PI Line, or Ignore)
n
CD and DSR signal (Enable or Disable)
n
CTS and DSR signal (Enable or Disable)
n
Data Terminal Ready response logic
n
Request to Send response logic
n
Reverse Channel response logic
These parameters are displayed under the Application Compatibility/Host Interface/Serial
RS-232 submenu selectable from the control panel (except for external clock selection as
noted above). Refer to the Control Panel Configuration diagram in the Configuration chapter
for detailed information on selecting the various parameter values.
NOTE: Do not use the bit 8 function to set the PI line if the host does not use it for paper
control; rapid paper slewing may occur.