Configuring Serial Port Number Assignments; Running The Edgeport Utility - NCR 7158 Owner's Manual

8-16 Chapter 8: Universal Serial Bus

Configuring Serial Port Number Assignments

Running the Edgeport Utility

This section described how the NCR USB solution assigns serial port
numbers (e.g., COMx) to the printer. The information that determines
the assigned port number is stored in the host computer and not in the
printer. This assignment is made in one of three ways. The first
method is the default method that automatically assigns a serial port
number to the printer. The other two methods require the user to
specify a port number. These methods are described more fully in
"Serial Port Configuration Methods" on the following page.
You'll need to run the Edgeport utility to check which serial port has
been assigned to the printer. This utility queries and configures the
operating system and driver for the information regarding the virtual
serial port.
Windows 95/98
1. Open the Device Manager and make sure "View Devices By Type"
is selected.
2. Scroll down to Universal serial bus controller, and expand the list
by pressing the "+" symbol. You'll see two entries for your NCR
printer.
3. Select the printer name and click Properties.
4. Select the Details tab, then press the Details button to start the
Edgeport utility.
Windows NT 4.0
From the Windows Start menu, select Programs > Inside Out Networks
Utilities > Edgeport Configuration Utility.