User guide

Configuration
Control Panel LCD Displays
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57516L-002 Rev. A 170PAX4 User Guide 1/10/06
Set Parity
The parity of the print engine must match the parity of the host computer
for accurate communications to take place. Select the parity that matches
the one being used by the host computer.
Default: NONE
Selections: EVEN, ODD, NONE
To change the value shown:
1. Press the left or right oval to scroll through the options.
Set Host Handshake
The handshake protocol of the print engine must match the handshake
protocol of the host computer for communication to take place. Select the
handshake protocol that matches the one being used by the host computer.
Default: XON/XOFF
Selections: XON/XOFF, DTR/DSR, RTS/CTS
To change the value shown:
1. Press the left or right oval to scroll through the options.
Set Protocol
Protocol is a type of error checking system. Depending on the selection, an
indicator may be sent from the print engine to the host computer signifying
that data has been received. Select the protocol that is requested by the host
computer. Further details on protocol can be found in the ZPL II
Programming Guide.
Default: NONE
Selections: NONE, ZEBRA, ACK_NAK
Note • ZEBRA is the same as ACK_NAK, except that ZEBRA
response messages are sequenced. If
ZEBRA is selected, the
print engine must use
DTR/DSR for host handshake protocol.
To change the value shown:
1. Press the left or right oval to scroll through the options.
Set Network ID
Network ID is used to assign a unique number to a print engine. This gives
the host computer the means to address a specific print engine. This does
not affect TCP/IP or IPX networks.
Default: 000
Range: 000 to 999
To change the value shown:
1. Press the left oval to move to the next digit position.
2. Press the right oval to increase the value of the digit.
Table 6 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 16 of 26)
Parameter
Action/Explanation
PARITY
- NONE +
HOST HANDSHAKE
- XON/XOFF +
PROTOCOL
- NONE +
NETWORK ID
- 000 +