Parallel Printer Device; Connection; Device Setup; Table 33 Serial Printer Device Commands - Fluke 1560 Black Stack User Manual

The device number of the Serial Printer Device is 3. Table 33 shows the device
commands used to read or set the setup parameters of the Serial Printer Device.

Table 33 Serial Printer Device Commands

Device Command
14.7

Parallel Printer Device

The Centronics parallel port of the 3560 can be used to connect the 1560 to a
standard printer. The printer can be used to print out measurement data.
14.7.1

Connection

The parallel printer port is located on the back of the 3560 Module. Use a stan-
dard Centronics parallel printer cable to connect to your printer. A shielded ca-
ble should be used to prevent EM emissions.
14.7.2

Device Setup

The setup parameters for the 3560 Parallel Printer Device include linefeed and
form feed. The parameters are set using the SET UP DEVICE function in the
MODULE soft-key menu (see Section 5.4.2). Select the PARP device. A win-
dow appears showing the setup parameters for the Serial Printer Device:
SET UP DEVICE: PARP
LINEFEED: ON
FORM FEED: NO
The LINEFEED parameter determines whether or not a linefeed character
(ASCII 0A hex or 10 decimal) is sent at the end of each line of transmission in
addition to a carriage return character (ASCII 0D hex or 13 decimal). Use the
LR buttons to change the parameter then press ENTER.
BAUD 1200, 2400, 9600, 14400, or 19200
LFEE
14 3560 Extended Communication Module
Parameter
OFF or ON
LR
Parallel Printer Device
Description
baud rate
linefeed
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