Configuration Application; Selecting A Device; Configuration Application - Serial (Usb / Rs-232) - Microcom 485TC Operator's Manual

Chapter 3 Getting Started
3.17

Configuration Application

The 485 Configuration Application and its dependencies are installed by running the
provided setup utility. Most modern versions of Windows require Administrator privileges to
perform this type of installation.
For 32-bit Windows systems, run Microcom485ConfigurationAppSetup_x86.exe. For 64-bit
Windows systems, run Microcom485ConfigurationAppSetup_x64.exe.
The setup utility will guide you through the installation process. Take note of the installation
directory. By default, application package files will be placed in either the "C: Program Files"
or "Program Files (x86)" directory.
3.17.1

Selecting a Device

The 485 Configuration Application allows a printer to be configured via an RS-232 serial,
USB serial, USB HID, or Ethernet connection to a computer. With the exception of RS-232,
all of these interfaces can be enabled/disabled on the printer. To determine which
interfaces are enabled, a diagnostic label may be printed by powering down the printer and
powering it back on while holding the front panel button OR simply by pressing the front
panel button while in FGL mode. Once you know which interface to use, simply select it on
the left panel, choose it from the selection list on the right, and click OK.
3.17.1.1

Configuration Application - Serial (USB / RS-232)

RS-232 and USB CDC (USB serial) connections will be recognized as COM devices by
Windows. Typically, more than one COM device will be found by the application. To
determine which COM port is bound to the Model 485, check the 'Devices and Printers'
menu in the Windows Control Panel. The printer should be listed as Microcom 485 Thermal
Printer (COM#) - choose this same COM device within the 485 Configuration Application to
configure the printer using RS-232 or USB serial as the active interface.
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