SATO GL4xxe Series Operator's Manual page 85

MENU
BCC Check
Disable*
History Buffer
Temporary*
Comm. Protocol
Status 5*
Host Interface
Auto Switching*
Parallel Port
Port Type
Port Type
Centronics
CENTRONICS
Data Bit 8
GL408-412e Operator's Manual
Unit 4: Printer Configuration
CENTRONICS INTERFACE MODE (TABLE 4-6)
Block-Check-Code Algorithm Check. Only available when Status 5 is selected for Bi-Com
interface. Determines how the printer will react if the BCC is set to be processed by the printer.
• Disable - factory default. Does nothing regardless of whether the BCC is included in the
format.
• Cancel - errors when the incorrect BCC is being accessed. When the printer is broght back
online from an error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is printed.
• Resume - error when the incorrect item number is being accessed. When the printer is
brought back online from the error, by pressing the Line key, the incorrect job is canceled.
The history buffer stores a history of printer statuses. Is only available when Status 5 is selected
for Bi-Com interface.
• Temporary - factory default. Store the history buffer in the internal RAM. This memory is
deleted when the printer's power is turned off.
• Permanent - stores the history buffer in Flash (internal or optional) Memory. This memory
can only be cleared through the printer's display.
Communication Protocol. Selects the mode of Bi-Directional communications. In most cases this
menu does not need to be altered and is meant to help support legacy applications which may
have incorporated older bi-directional statuses. Anything other than Staus 5 or Standard (none) is
not recommended.
• Status 5 - factory default. Most advanced of the options. This status is the most recent and
represented in the interface specifications. For more information, refer to the appropriate
section in the programming and interface guide.
• Standard - bi-directional interface is not used.
• Status 2 - legacy bi-directional support. Not recommended for new applications.
• Status 3 - legacy bi-directional support. Not recommended for new applications.
• Status 4 - legacy bi-directional support. Not recommended for new applications.
Is the main menu screen for the Host Interface option of the INTERFACES mode. There are only
two options relative to the serial interface, ignore all others.
• Auto Switching - the printer automatically switches to the relative interface type and moves
into the applicable menus.
• Centronics - factory default. Allows the operator to select the interface and the relative
menus will follow.
Is the menu selection screen for the Parallel Port option of the INTERFACES mode.
Is a submenu that allows the Centronics interface to be chosen.
Is a menu set that permits entry into the Data Bit 8 enable/disable menu.
DESCRIPTION
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