Xerox ALLY PLUSTM 6287 - Manual (Page 35)

Page 2-11 INSTALLATION
Connection Tests
The following tests will verify that proper connections have been made
between the ALLY PLUS, the host, the printer(s) and the alternate host(s).
Printer/Plotter Verification
In order to verify the printer connection, send a General Configuration
Report to the printer. Press the MODE button on the front panel of the
ALLY PLUS until the LED reads “5,” and the report will print out a few
seconds later. If using a plotter, press the MODE button until the LED reads
“9.” A sample General Configuration Report and a Plotter Test can be
found in the Appendix.
If the report does not print:
• Check that the ALLY PLUS and the printer are connected to a power
source, powered on and on line. The ALLY PLUS front panel LED
should be on.
• Verify that the printer is securely connected to the ALLY PLUS with
an ALLY PLUS cable or with an ALLY PLUS COM Port Adapter
used with the printer’s serial cable.
• If using a serial printer, be certain to connect to the SERIAL 1 port.
If using a parallel printer, be sure to use the PARALLEL I/O port.
• The ALLY PLUS may be configured incorrectly for a serial or
parallel printer (the default is parallel). Select serial output by using
Mode B on the front panel. Select parallel output by using Mode C
on the front panel.
• If using a serial printer, make sure that the Option Group #40 settings
(Options 41-45) match the printer interface settings for baud rate,
parity, word length (data bits), stop bits and handshaking. The
default settings are 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, 9600 baud and
RTS/CTS flow control. Refer to Section 3 — Configuration for
detailed instructions on configuration, and change the settings as
needed.
• If using a plotter, make sure that the Option #03 is set correctly.
Refer to Section 3 — Configuration, and change the settings as
needed.
• Confirm that the printer is functioning properly by having it perform
a self test. Refer to the printer user’s manual for instructions.