Configuring The Printer; Connecting The Printer; Online Communication Requirements - Monarch 9401 System Administrator Manual

7. Configuring the Printer

The printer must be properly configured before you can print.

Connecting the Printer

Consult your Equipment Manual to connect your printer to a
computer.

Online Communication Requirements

The 9401 and 9402 printers come equipped with a 9-pin
RS-232 communications port for online operation. See "Cable
Interface" at the end of this chapter for pin assignments.
You need to set the printer's communication values to match
the values at the host.
You must define five values to ensure reliable communication
between the printer and the host. The values and selectable
options are listed below.
Option
Baud rate
Word length
Stop bits
Parity
Flow control
Refer to the definitions on the next page if you need
assistance determining communication settings.
Values
9600, 4800, 2400, 1200
Seven (7), eight (8)
One (1), two (2)
None, Odd, Even
None, Xon/Xoff, DTR
Default
2400
Eight (8)
One (1)
(None)
DTR
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