Introduction Important: The optional RS-232C interface will be installed by Imagistics International. RS-232C interface and cable The port on your 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. If necessary, see the chart below for detailed information on the pin assignment for your fax machine’s RS232C port.
Operation Your fax machine isn’t only a fax — it can also be an image scanner for your computer. Setting your fax machine Requirements for your computer To setup and use your fax’s RS-232C interface, you must first proper- ly install fax software on your computer. Imagistics International has tested this interface with the following software titles: •...
Making the RS-232C settings on the DL170, 3500 and ix3010 Note: for the model 5000, see page 7. Note: You must make the following settings if you change the soft- ware on your PC. Note: The parameters for the following settings should be listed in your fax software.
3. Use the cursor key to choose the data parity. Choose between None, Odd, or Even. Then press ENTER. (Model DL170 or ix3010’s LCD) (Model 3500’s LCD) Parity :None Parity :None / /Enter / /Enter 4. Use the cursor key to toggle between 1 or 2 stop bits. When you see the setting you want, press ENTER.
Making the RS-232C settings on the model 5000 Note: If your machine is DL170, 3500 or ix3010, see page 6. Note: You must make the following settings if you change your fax software. Note: The parameters for the following settings should be listed in your fax software.
Initializing your machine On the model DL170, 3500 and ix3010 1. Make sure your fax is connected to your computer (see page 2). 2. Computer: Make sure that your fax software is running and in receive mode. Note: If necessary, consult your fax software’s instructions. 3.
Using your fax’s new PC connection Note: While the machine communicates with your PC using the RS- 232C interface cable, the machine can not receive a fax message from other fax machine. Scanning from your fax to your computer You can store logos, signatures, line art or even photographs onto your computer by using the fax machine to scan to your computer: 1.
Printing from your computer to your fax With the RS-232C interface installed, you can now print documents from your computer to your fax. 1. Make sure your fax is connected to your computer (see page 3). 2. Computer: Use your application — for example, a word-process- ing program —...
“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 Pause Not echo command character Echo command character On Hook (Disconnect line)
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