S e t t i n g t h e P a r i t y
Parity checks the validity of data entering the printer. The parity bit immediately follows
the last data bit for a character. The computer adjusts the parity bit according to the
parity so the data bits in the character, with the parity bit, form an odd or even number of
bits.
To access this setting, from the Main Menu select Setup, Serial Comm. Then, follow
these steps.
1. Press or until you see Parity.
SERIAL COMM
← Parity →
None
CHANGE
2. Press CHANGE to highlight the parity options. The current setting is shown.
3. Press or to scroll through the parity options.
SERIAL COMM
Parity
←
None
→
SET
CANCEL
4. When you see the parity setting you need, press SET to save the change. Press
CANCEL to leave the parity setting unchanged.
5. Press BACK until you return to the Home/Online screen.
SERIAL COMM
← Parity →
None
CHANGE
BACK
BACK
Setting Communications 5-5