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INTERFACES
Menu, interfaces
Type
RS232_1
Parallel
USB
RS232_2
3)
Selects the interface. Printer can be configured
either for serial, parallel or USB connection.
Two interfaces can be used at the same time,
one assigned to User 1 and one to User 2.
If RS232_1 is selected
Baud rate
4800
9600
19200
*
38400
Selects the data transmission rate (baud rate)
(baud = bit per second).
Data bits
7
8
*
Selects the number of data bits per data byte.
Stop bits
1
*
2
Selects if one or two stop bits are used per
data byte.
Parity
Even
Odd
None
*
The parity test for received data bytes can be
selected. None causes transmission in both
directions without parity bit. If Even or Odd is
selected, the bytes are checked if they have
even or odd parity.
Protocol
Ready/Busy
*
Xon/Xoff
Selects the type of protocol, i.e. a certain set of
rules and procedures for ensuring error-free
data exchanges between computer and
printer. Details of the available protocols can
be found in the section
CTS
Valid
*
Invalid
Sets the signal CTS (Clear To Send) on or off.
If Parallel is selected
Parallel Bidir
On
*
Off
Sets the bidirectional data transfer
(IEEE1284): if set to on ECP is supported, if off
Nibble mode only is supported.
If RS232_2 is selected
3)
Baud rate 2
4800
9600
19200
*
38400
Selects the data transmission rate (baud rate)
(baud = bit per second).
Data bits 2
7
8
*
Selects the number of data bits per data byte.
Stop bits 2
1
*
2
Selects if one or two stop bits are used per
data byte.
1) Only in Epson and IBM emulation
2) Only if MSR-H is installed
3) Only for printer model with second serial interface
Parameter group
Parameter
Possible settings
Description