B.5 RS-232C Cable Connection
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If you are not sure about the printer’s current parameter settings, reset them to the
values shown above (i.e., baud rate = 9600 bps, etc.). You can perform parameter
settings from the operation panel. See
Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel, section
3.5.2 Changing Serial Interface Parameters on page 3-35
.
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On the computer, set the same parameters as that of the printer. Most computers
allow you to do this by DIP switch settings that should be made before power is
turned on.
With Windows XP, make settings as follows:
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Click on the
Start
button in the Windows XP task bar and align the cursor with
Settings
, then click on
Control Panel
from among the items displayed.
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The
Control Panel
window opens. Double click on
System
.
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System Properties
window opens. Click on the
Hardware
tab, then click on the
Device Manager
button, and double click on
Ports (COM & LPT)
.
Figure B-1
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Double click on
Communications Port
.
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The
Communications Port Properties
dialog is displayed for the selected COM
port. Click on the
Port Settings
tab and set the port properties.
Figure B-2
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After setting the properties, click the
OK
button.
