Configuring The Serial Port - Fluke DSP-4100 User Manual

Configuring the Serial Port

Before you send a report to a printer, set the test tool's serial port settings to match
the printer's serial port settings. The serial port settings include baud rate, flow
control, and printer type. For the type of printer, you can select Hewlett-Packard,
Epson, or Text Only. The Text Only setting, which omits formatting commands
for the printer, is suitable for sending Autotest reports to a terminal emulator or to
a printer other than a Hewlett-Packard or Epson.
To configure the test tool's serial port, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the rotary switch to PRINT.
2. Use D U to highlight Edit Print Parameters. Press E.
3. Use D U to highlight the parameter you want to change.
4. Press ! Choice.
5. Use D U to highlight the setting you want.
6. Press E to select the highlighted setting.
7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 to change additional serial port settings.
You can also configure the serial port in the SETUP mode.
Printer Interface Cable
The interface cable provided with the test tool is configured for serial
communication with a PC. To communicate with a serial printer, you will
probably need a different cable or an adapter for the cable provided. The pin
configuration for the cable provided and for Fluke's 9-to 25-pin adapter is given in
"Specifications" in Chapter 8. Refer to your printer's manual for specifications on
your printer's serial port.
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