TP-183P User Manual
Installation 2-9
2.5.2 Parallel
Interface
Connecting to the Parallel Port (Centronics)
a. Connect a parallel cable to the apparel plotter and the host computer.
b. Set up the output port
LPT1
or
LPT2
from your software package.
c. Send data to the apparel plotter directly from your software, or use DOS commands,
like TYPE or PRINT, to output data.
2.5.3 RS-232
Interface
Connecting to the Serial Port (RS-232C)
a. For IBM PC or compatible systems, connect the RS-232C cable to the serial connector
of your host computer at the assigned port (COM1 or COM2).
b. Set up the communication parameters (Baud Rate and Data Bits/Parity) to match the
setting of your software package. Refer to chapter 3.3 – “Misc” key description for
more details.
2.5.4 Data
Transmitting
There are two options to transmit the data from the computer to the apparel plotter:
Option 1
With proper interface settings, the data can be transmitted from your application software
package to the apparel plotters directly.
Option 2
Most patterning software packages are able to emulate
HP-GL
or
HP-GL/2
commands,
therefore. As long as the file is
HP-GL
or
HP-GL/2
format, the apparel plotter can output the
data precisely.
