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5 connecting to a pc – Datamax E-3202 User Manual

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E-3202/Cash Drawer Printer

4.5 Connecting to a PC

The default configuration of your printer is ESC/POS. In order to use
your printer with a PC you will need to check the setting of your printer
and install the printer driver on your PC. Follow the steps below to
configure your printer for use with a PC.

PC parameters

Your printer will use the Datamax/Seagull Windows Driver, (located
on the Accessories CD). If this printer is already installed on your PC
(see ‘Printers’ in your computers ‘Control Panel’), check that the serial
port is selected and configure it as indicated below.

If the Datamax/Seagull Windows Driver is not installed,

1. Double-click the ‘Printers’ icon in the ‘Control Panel’
2. Double-click on ‘Add a Printer’.
3. Install the ‘Datamax E-3202’ printer driver.
4. Choose the serial port and set the port to the following parameters:

Speed:

9600 baud

Data:

8 bits

Parity:

None

Stop bit:

1

Control:

Hardware

Printer parameters

1. Make sure that a roll of paper is loaded. Set the printer to the Off

line mode.

2.

Simultaneously press both buttons for at least two seconds. The
configuration is printed.

3.

Answer Yes to modify the default setting.

4.

You are now in the Communication Chapter. Check your PC port
communication setting and match the printer communication settings
to your PC (baud rate, Data, Parity, control, The stop bit is always 1
for the printer, it is not modifiable).