Communication Interface Modes - NCR 7197 Owner's Manual

7197 Owner's Guide
4. Press the Paper Feed Button to make the selections.
5. When finished, set DIP Switch

Communication Interface Modes

The Configuration Menu gives the user the option of setting the printer to use an RS-232C
serial port. (See "Configuring the Printer" for instructions on how to enter the
Configuration Menu.)
RS-232C Interface Settings
If the user sets the printer to use an RS-232C serial interface, the Configuration Menu can
be used to set the following RS-232C specific settings:
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The settings used will depend on the software the operator is using and the capabilities of
the host computer.
Press the paper feed buton for the communications settings you want.
Defaults are marked with asterisks (*).
** SET INTERFACE TYPE ?
** SET BAUD RATE ?
The instructions indicate whether to select something with a short click, a long click, or
a series of short clicks. Indicate Yes with a long click, No with a short click.
Press and hold the Paper Feed Button for at least one second for a long click. Press the
Paper Feed Button quickly for a short click.
Set a baud rate 115200, 57600, 38400, 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, or 1200 baud
Set the number of data bits to seven or eight
Set the number of stop bits to one or two
Enable or disable parity
Set flow control to software (XON/XOFF) or Hardware (DTR/DSR)
Set the printer to ignore data errors or print a "?" upon encountering an error
YES -> Long Click
NO -> Short Click
RS232/USB* -> 1 Click
RS232 -> 2 Clicks
USB -> 3 Clicks
Enter code, then hold Button Down
At least 1 second to validate
YES -> Long Click
NO -> Short Click
115200 Baud -> 1 Click
57600 Baud -> 2 Clicks
38400 Baud -> 3 Clicks
1 to Off and reset printer.
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