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MODE
LPTl:=COMl:<ENTER>
To include these commands in an AUTOEXEC.BAT tile, type
COPY CON:AUTOEXEC.BAT<ENTER>
MODE
COM1:24,N,8,2,P<ENTER>
MODE
LPTl:=COMl:<ENTER>
Then press <FUNCTION KEY 6> and <ENTER>.
For more information on this, consult the manual supplied with your
computer.
The functions of the serial interface pins are given in the Appendix.
Your Star LaserPrinter 8111 is set at the factory as a parallel printer, unless
you instruct it differently. This is done from the front panel, and will be
explained in the chapter "Quick Start with the Star LaserPrinter 8111: A
Tutorial."
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Many applications programs provide a special menu that makes it easy for
you to use a serial printer with them. If you wish to make the connection
between your IBM compatible computer and the Star LaserPrinter 8111
through DOS, you must enter TWO commands at the prompt.
In the first command, for example, if you want to set the options at 2400
baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 2 stop bits, and pause for a full buffer, enter
MODE
COM1:24,N,8,2,P<ENTER>
Then
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