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On an MS-DOS computer
If you are using an IBM PC or compatible
running
MS-DOS, edit the AUTOEXEC.BAT
file to include a line
that reads:
MODE
LPTl:=COMn:
n stands for a number:
1, 2, 3 etc.
COMn must match the name of the serial port to which
the serial-to-parallel
converter is connected.
Usually it
will be COM2.
This line sends printer output to the COMn serial port.
Also add a line of the form
MODE
COMn:baud,parity,data
length,
stopbits,p
to set up the COMn port to match the DIP switch set-
tings on the serial-to-parallel
converter. For example,
MODE
COM2:9600,N,8,l,p
will set up COM2 to run at 9600 baud, with no parity, a
data length of 8 bits, and 1 stop bit (an MS-DOS byte-
terminating
convention).
The 'p' indicates that the
printer will continually
try to re-transmit
data, should
an error occur.
Refer to your MS-DOS User's Guide if you need further
information
on the MODE command.
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