Specifications

B.2 Connecting PC or IBM Compatible Systems

The MS–DOS and Windows PC operating system use the parallel and serial

ports to communicate with the printer. The parallel port is the system’s

default. The serial port is used when the parallel port is occupied.

• Use the parallel port if the printer is less than 3 meters (10 feet) from your

computer.

The parallel port supports IEEE 1284 bidirectional and Centronics

unidirectional communications.

• The DEClaser 5100 printer serial port supports both the EIA-232 and

EIA-422 communication protocols. EIA-323 is universally accepted while

EIA-422 is available on most systems.

– Choose EIA-232 for distances up to 15 meters (50 feet) and baud rates

up to 19200. Use lower speeds for longer distances.

– Choose EIA-422 for high baud rates and long distances.

• The default serial communications settings are:

Baud rate 9600 bits per second

Parity None

Flow control XON/XOFF (2-way)

Stop bits 1

Mode EIA-232

XON/XOFF For AT compatible ports

DTR/DSR For PC compatible ports

B–2 General Information