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232SPS2-0812 Manual Appendix C: Software Hints C-1
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APPENDIX C: SOFTWARE HINTS
PARALLEL TO SERIAL MODE
In parallel to serial mode, data from the computer is output
through the parallel port. The 232SPS2 will send the data to the
serial printer. The following command can be entered at the DOS
prompt to send a data out the parallel port:
PRINT filename
This command will output filename out the parallel port. The first
time that this command is executed, you will be prompted for the
PRN device (LPT1, LPT2, etc. ). For this device, you should enter
the parallel port that the 232SPS2 is connected. The default device
is LPT1.
SERIAL TO PARALLEL MODE
In serial to parallel mode, data is output through the serial port.
The 232SPS2 will send the data to the printer. Before data can be
sent out the serial port, you must set up the communications to
match the serial port settings of the 232SPS2. Your serial port's
communications can be set using the "MODE" command as follows:
MODE COMn: b,p,s,r
The syntax options for the MODE command are:
COMn The port to be configured. COM1, COM2 are
two common examples.
b The baud rate setting. 12=1200, 24=2400,
48=4800, 96=9600, & 19=19200 baud
p The parity setting. N=none, E=even, O=odd.
s The number of stop bits. Must be set to "1".
r Type of retry of time-out error occurs.
e = Return busy port error.
b = Return busy port "Busy"
p = Continue retry until printer accepts data
r = Return "Ready" from busy port
n = Disable retry (Default)
If the 232SPS2 is set for 9600 baud, parity disabled, 8 data bits
and is connected to COM1, the MODE command parameters would
be as follows: