Connecting The Printer - Extech Instruments S4000T User Manual

3.2 Connecting the Printer

The S4000T printer supports Serial RS232 and IrDA compatible infrared communication
interfaces. Radio frequency (RF) Bluetooth ™communication is available as an optional
feature as well as 802.11 interfaces.
Serial, IrDA, Bluetooth and 802.11 communication settings can be changed via a DIP
switch located on the control card. See Figure 11 for details.
Printer drivers for Windows 95/98/NT/2000 and XP are available from Extech.
Printer CE print Control utility is available from Extech for Windows CE devices.
Printboy Print Utility from Bachmann Software or PalmPrint Utility from StevensCreek are
recommended for Palm Pilot devices.
3.2.1 Dip Switches Location
The DIP switch is located inside the battery compartment as illustrated above indicating
the location of this switch. Figure 10 shows the DIP switch location.
The functions assigned to these switches are shown in
If the Serial interface is selected, the communication Parameters, Baud Rate, Data Bit and
Parity must be set.
Note: Optional serial cable is available for Serial RS232 communication (part # 5892RJD9).
3.2.2 Setting Dip Switches
Note: Be careful when changing dip switch settings. Carefully use a pointer on the dip switch
you are going to change. DO NOT use a screw driver or apply excessive force.
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FIGURE 11: DIP SWITCH #1 SHOWN IN "ON" POSITION
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