Communication Interface Modes - NCR 7197 II SERIES Owner's Manual

7197 Series II Service Manual

Communication Interface Modes

The Configuration Menu gives the user the option of setting the printer to use an RS-232C
serial port. (See "Configuring the Printer" for instructions on how to enter the
Configuration Menu.)
RS-232C/USB Interface Settings [Standard Model]
If the user sets the printer to use an RS-232C serial interface, the Configuration Menu can
be used to set the following RS-232C specific settings:
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The settings used will depend on the software the operator is using and the capabilities of
the host computer.
Press the paper feed button for the communications settings you want.
Defaults are marked with asterisks (*).
** SET INTERFACE TYPE ?
YES
NO
RS232/USB*
RS232
USB
Enter code, then hold Button DOWN
At least 1 second to validate
** SET BAUD RATE ?
YES
NO
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Set a baud rate 115200, 57600, 38400, 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, or 1200 baud
Set the number of data bits to seven or eight
Set the number of stop bits to one or two
Enable or disable parity
Set flow control to software (XON/XOFF) or Hardware (DTR/DSR)
Set the printer to ignore data errors or print a "?" upon encountering an error
-> Long Click
-> Short Click
-> 1 Click
-> 2 Clicks
-> 3 Clicks
-> Long Click
-> Short Click
115200 Baud -> 1 Click
57600 Baud -> 2 Clicks
38400 Baud -> 3 Clicks
19200 Baud* -> 4 Clicks
More Options -> 5 Clicks
Enter code, then hold Button DOWN
At least 1 second to validate
9600 Baud -> 1 Click
4800 Baud -> 2 Clicks
2400 Baud -> 3 Clicks
1200 Baud -> 4 Clicks
Enter code, then hold Button DOWN
At least 1 second to validate
June 2011
Chapter 3: Diagnostics