User's Manual

Printer Configuration

Changing Printer Settings

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Host Handshake Set the Host Handshake Protocol Value

Select the handshake protocol that matches the one being used by the host computer.

Accepted values:

• XON/XOFF

• RTS/CTS

• DSR/DTR

Related ZPL command(s):

^SC

SGD command used:

comm.handshake

Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings >

Serial Communications Setup

Parallel Mode Set the parallel port to allow two-way or one-way host to printer communication.

Select the method that matches the one being used by the host computer for various

error and status messages from the printer.

Accepted values:

• "bidirectional"

• "unidirectional"

Related ZPL command(s):

^SC

SGD command used:

parallel_port.mode

Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings >

Serial Communications Setup

Table 13 • PORTS Menu (Continued)