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Appendix C-the Serial Interface, The Dip Switches, Warning
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Appendix C The Serial Interface This appendix has the information you need to use the EX's built-in serial interface. It includes DIP switch settings, problem solving, and technical specifications. The information on the built-in parallel interface is in Chapter 1 and Appendix G, and the information on optional interfaces is in Appendix E WARNING Two interface cables should not be plugged into the printer at the same time. This may damage your printer. The most important thing to keep in mind about using a serial interface is that the serial settings on the printer, computer, and software must all be the same for your EX to print properly Therefore, when you change the setting on one, you must be sure that it matches the settings on the others. The DIP Switches After you have connected your computer to the built-in serial interface of the EX, the first thing you need to do is change or check the settings of several DIP switches. Four of the 16 DIP switches on the EX control the built-in serial interface. Serial communication has four characteristics. Two of these cannot be changed in the EX serial interface and must be set on the computer and software. The number of start bits is fixed at one, and the computer must match this setting. The number of stop bits can be one or moreyou should normally choose one. The remaining two characteristics can be set on the printer. They are baud rate and parity The baud rate (which is the speed that data can be received by the printer) is set for 9600 at the factory Do not change that setting unless your computer or software manuals suggest another setting or unless your printing is not reliable at that setting. Always remember to set the same speed on the computer and the printer The Serial Interface C-1