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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

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Change options of the serial menu in setup mode.

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Set permanent defaults in your computer to match the printer’s

defaults.

On an IBM PC or compatible computer running MS-DOS, you can
set permanent defaults by placing the following commands in your

AUTOEXEC.BAT file:

MODE COM 1:9600,N,8,1,P

MODE LPTl:=COMl:

Also make sure that the file MODE.COM is in your boot directory.

Then whenever you boot your computer, the computer will print

through the serial port using the printer’s settings.

Important:
For information on DOS files and commands, consult your DOS
manual or the manual supplied with your computer.

Note that you may also be able to specify serial parameters through

your software programs. Some software programs allow you to

specify the printer port and serial settings from within the program.
Consult the documentation supplied with the software.

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