Actron 9640 Manuel D’Utilisation

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Using The Scan Tool 
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Compatible Printers
The printer must have a serial RS-232 interface circuit and be compatible with 
the Epson FX format. The following printers are recommended:
Seiko DPU-414
Kodak DICONIX 180si (serial printer model)
Lexmark Model 2480 with optional serial interface (p/n 12T0154)
Panasonic KX-P1131 printer
Cabling
Type: A standard RS-232 type cable.
Scan Tool end: DB9F (female) connector.
Printer end: 
• Use a DB9M (male) connector for the Seiko and 
Kodak printers.
• Use a DB25 male connector for the Lexmark and 
adapter or different RS-232 cable is required. Adapt-
ers are available at most local PC stores or electron-
ics outlets.
Serial Port Settings
Default settings for the scan tool are: 9600 Baud, 8 Data Bits, No Parity 
and 1 Stop Bit.
Ensure the settings on the scan tool and printer match.
For the Lexmark and Panasonic printers, ensure the printer’s interface 
selection is set to either “auto” or “serial”.
The printer and scan tool must have the same communication settings. You can 
change the scan tool’s settings if necessary. 
Changing the Printer Settings
Select either Print Codes from the Main 
Menu or Print Data from of the 
Function List and press 
ENTER. 
Next, the tool will inform you of the 
printer settings (Custom or Default), 
then ask if you wish to change them. 
Select YES and press 
ENTER.The 
default values are designated on the 
display with the word (Default) next to 
the option. 
DB9
DB25
Main Menu
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Tool Setup
Tool Set To Default ? 
Printer Settings.
 Change  Settings?
Yes    <No>