Zenith Z-170, Owner'S Manual

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Operation
Printers
There are four basic things to remember when you hook up a printer.
• Make sure you have the right cable.
• Use the CONFIGUR program to set the computer serial port (for
serial printers) and set the printer's switches correctly.
• Install your software for the printer, if necessary.
• Be sure the printer power switch is on.
Parallel Printer
If you have a parallel or Centronics-type printer, all you need to do is
connect your printer to the parallel connector on the computer.
Serial Printer
Setting up a serial printer takes a few more steps.
First check that you have the proper cable. You will need a null-modem,
RS-232C cable with a suitable DB-25 connector. (Check with your Zenith
distributor for the proper cable.)
Next, you must run the MS-DOS CONFIGUR (configuration) program.
(Refer to your MS-DOS documentation for the proper procedure.)
After running the CONFIGUR program, check to see if the printer is hooked
up and all the settings are correct. First, be sure the printer is turned
on, online, with paper and ribbon in place.
Boot MS-DOS. When the
A>
prompt is onscreen, press and hold
the CI'RL key and then press the
PRT ON
key. Then press
RETURN.
Now anything that appears onscreen should go to the printer too.
Enter
DIR
and press RETURN.