Installing the Printer
1.5 Connecting the Printer to a Computer System
Refer to Section 2.1.2 for details about the protocol indicators.
1.5.5 Printing a File
Refer to your computer system documentation for information about operating
the printer with your computer. Your computer or terminal may require printer
set-up before it can operate with the printer.
If your computer does not require printer set-up, you can print a file as follows:
1.
Turn your computer or video terminal on.
2.
Turn the power switch to 1 (on). The printer is ready to print.
3.
Make sure there is paper in the printer, and, if necessary, that you have
advanced the paper (by pressing the FF switch) to the print position.
Do not turn the platen knob to manually advance the paper. Only
turn the platen knob to manually clear a paper jam.
4.
Follow the instructions in your computer system’s documentation on
printing a file.
WARNING: Make sure that all printer covers are in place before you begin
printing.
NOTE: When the LA310 MultiPrinter is connected to two computer systems at
the same time, the printer can accept data to print from the second port only
if it has been idle for two seconds. If the same port is used for two consecutive
jobs, no idle time is needed.
1.5.6 If You Have Difficulties Printing a File
The LA310 MultiPrinter configuration is factory set with default settings.
These settings are:
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If data is sent through the serial port:
DEC PPL2 protocol, for Digital VAX computer systems, at 4800 baud.
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If data is sent through the parallel port:
IBM Proprinter III, for IBM PC systems and PC-compatible machines.
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