Справочник Пользователя для IBM 1585 (MT 4539)
Windows
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Installing drivers for local printing
Serial printing
With serial printing, data is transferred one bit at a time. Although serial printing is usually slower than parallel printing, it is
the preferred option when there is a great deal of distance between the printer and computer, or when a parallel interface is
not available.
the preferred option when there is a great deal of distance between the printer and computer, or when a parallel interface is
not available.
Note: A serial interface card is required and can be purchased separately.
Before printing, establishing communication between the printer and computer is required. To do this:
1
Set serial parameters in the printer.
2
Install a printer driver on the attached computer.
3
Match the serial settings in the COM port.
Setting parameters in the printer
1
Press
on the operator panel.
2
Press
until
Network/Ports
appears, and then press
.
3
Press
until
Serial Option X
appears, and then press
.
4
Press
until
<Parameter>
appears, and then press
(where
<Parameter>
is the parameter required for
a change).
5
Press
until
<Setting>
appears, and then press
(where
<Setting>
is the setting required for a
change).
Note the following restrictions:
•
Maximum baud rate supported is 115,200.
•
Data Bits must be set to 7 or 8.
•
Parity must be set to Even, Odd, or None.
•
Stop Bits must be set to 2.
•
Flow Control recommended protocol setting is Xon/Xoff.
6
Press
repeatedly to return the printer to the Ready state.
7
Print a Menu Settings page, and verify that the serial parameters are correct.
Note: Keep this page for later use.
a
Press
on the operator panel.
b
Press
until
Reports
appears, and then press
.
c
Press
until
Menu Settings Page
appears, and then press
.
d
Look under the Standard Serial (or Serial Option X if a serial interface card is installed) heading to find the
serial parameters.
serial parameters.
Installing a printer driver
A printer driver must be installed on the computer that is connected to the printer.
Note: Windows 95 and Windows 98 (first edition) users should follow the installation directions in Using Windows 95 and
Windows 98 (first edition).
Windows 98 (first edition).
1
Insert the drivers CD. It should launch automatically. If the CD does not launch automatically, click Start
Æ
Run,
and type the following in the Run dialog:
D:\Setup.exe
Where D is the letter of the CD-ROM drive.