Serial communication – HP 2425 User Manual
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a
If the AUTOEXEC.BAT file contains the line
MODE LPT1:=COM1:
delete it.
b
Then type
MODE LPT1:,,P
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The “P” represents infinite retry and it tells the PC to send
print jobs until the printer accepts them.
c
Restart the PC and retry the communication test.
See chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” of
Operation and refer to
your DOS documentation for more information.
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Note:
The serial interface is an option which must be purchased
through your QMS vendor. See appendix A, “QMS Customer
Support,” for a list of locations and telephone numbers.
1
To send the PRINTEST.PS file you just created to the printer,
type
print printest.ps
↵
2
If you’re prompted for the name of the list device, type
com1
↵
or type the name of the PC’s serial port to which the printer is
connected (for example,
com2
or
com3
).
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Note:
If the PC has more than one serial port, they're probably
labeled. If not, check the PC’s documentation for the COM port
names.