Zebra Technologies XiII-Series - Manual (Page 50)

Setting Communication Parameters
Communication parameters must be set correctly for the printer to communicate with the
host. These parameters make sure that the printer and host are “speaking the same
language”. All communications parameters are password-protected.
Press Display Shows Action/Explanation
HOST PORT
Setting Host Port Press the right or left oval key to display
other choices.
Default: Main RS232.
Selections: Main RS232, RS422/485,
RS485Multidrop, Parallel
Select the communications port that matches the one being
used by the host computer.
BAUD
Setting Baud Press the right or left oval key to display
other choices.
Default: 9600
Selections: 110, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800,
9600, 19200, 28800, 57600
The baud setting of the printer must match the baud setting of
the host for accurate communications to take place. Select the
value that matches the one being used by the host.
SET DATA BITS
Setting Data Bits Press the right or left oval key to display
other choices.
Default: 7-Bits
Selections: 7-Bits, 8-Bits
The Data Bits of the printer must match the Data Bits of the
host for accurate communications to take place. Set the Data
Bits to match the setting being used by the host.
NOTE: Must be set to 8 data bits to use Code Page 850 or the
Twinax or Coax interface options.
PARITY
Setting Parity Press the right or left oval key to display
other choices.
Default: Even
Selections: Even, Odd, None
The parity of the printer must match the parity of the host for
accurate communications to take place. Select the parity that
matches the one being used by the host.
STOP BITS
Setting Stop Bits Press the right or left oval key to display
other choices.
Default: 1 Stop Bit
Selections: 1 Stop Bit, 2 Stop Bits
The stop bits of the printer must match the stop bits of the
host for accurate communications to take place. Select the
stop bits that match the ones being used by the host.
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