12/16/99 6:51 PM Page 1 Introduction Important: The optional RS-232C interface must be installed by your Pitney Bowes representative. Unpacking Included in the packaging: 1. Two RS-232C upgrade ROMs Note: If your fax machine’s model does not require these ROMs, these will not be included in the packaging.
RS-232C for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:51 PM Page 2 RS-232C interface cable The RS-232C port on your newly installed RS-232C interface has a DB-25 (standard 25-pin serial) female receptacle which accepts a male DB-25 cable plug. Your computer’s port may have either a DB- 25 or DB-9 (9-pin) receptacle.
6:51 PM Page 3 Setting up After your Pitney Bowes representative has installed the RS-232C interface on your fax, follow the steps below to complete your machine’s setup. (Your representative may perform these for you as part of the installation.) 1.
Setting your fax machine Requirements for your computer To use your fax’s RS-232C interface, you must first properly install fax software on your computer. Pitney Bowes has tested this interface with the following software titles: • BitWare Ver. 3.30 • BitWare Plus Ver.
The settings are: Variable; or 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19200 bps. When you see the set- ting you want, press ENTER. Note: If using one of the following Pitney Bowes-tested pack- ages, select Variable: •BitWare Ver.
RS-232C for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:51 PM Page 7 4. Press /PROGRAM to toggle the stop bit between 1 bit or 2 bit. When you see the setting you want, press ENTER. Stop Bit: 1 bit Program/Enter 5. Press /PROGRAM to toggle the data length between 7 bit or 8 bit.
RS-232C for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:51 PM Page 8 3. Computer: Instruct your fax software to receive. Note: If necessary, consult your fax software’s instructions. 4. Fax machine: 3400: Press /PROGRAM, R, 1, ENTER. PC-FAX Scan Memory 99% Your fax software will now “receive” the fax (including the TTI, if you’ve set one) onto your computer.
RS-232C for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:51 PM Page 9 Sending/receiving faxes with your computer You can receive documents from another fax onto your computer, as well as transmit documents from your computer to other faxes. As with scanning, the exact procedure for sending/receiving will vary depending upon your computer’s fax software.
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Page 10 Installation Note: The optional RS-232C interface must be installed by your Pitney Bowes representative. 1. Turn off your fax machine and your computer. 2. Remove the document hopper and document tray. 3. Remove the four mounting screws holding the rear cover in...
RS-232C for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:51 PM Page 11 4. Remove the mounting screws holding the option cover in place. Then remove the option cover. 5. Use pliers to gently punch out the rectan- gular connector space located in the upper right corner of the option cover.
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RS-232C for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:51 PM Page 12 10. Connect one end of the RS-232C interface cable to the RS-232C interface port on your fax machine. Note: Please see page 2 for more details on the RS-232C cable. 11. Connect the other end of the RS-232C cable to your computer’s RS-232C port.
RS-232C for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:51 PM Page 13 “AT” commands Note: This is a list of standard “AT” modem commands. For more information, please consult your fax software’s instructions. Command Parameter Description Default value none Call answer 0 - 9, *,# Dial number Pulse dial Tone dial...