Keystone Computer Keyboard - Manual (Page 36)

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Communication settings on the PC:
Click on the menu bar on the top section of the program and select Keyboard>Keyboard settings
and check that the correct COM port is selected. Click on the “Settings” button and verify that the
following settings are correct and Click on the OK button:
baud rate: 57,600
data bits: 8
Parity: none
Stop bits: 1
flow Control: Xon/Xoff
Verify (with the help of your IT person if necessary) that the COM settings for your PC COM port
are set at 57,600.
On your PC desktop right click “My Computer” and select “Properties” and click on the “Hardware”
tab. Now click on Device Manager. Click on “Ports” and right click on “COM 1” and select
“Properties”. Verify that the Baud settings for the COM port are set at 57,600.
Communication Settings on the Printer
(Instructions on how to change the settings for a Datamax M-Class printer)
• Turn on the printer
• On the front panel, press the “Menu” button (which is also the left arrow button).
You will see the “User Menu” with various options. Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll to
“System Settings” and press the “Enter” button once.
• You will see “Menu Mode” selected; press the “Enter” button once. Scroll down to the
“Advanced Menu” option and press the “Enter” button once.
• You will now be back in the main menu. Press the “Menu” button once. Using the “Down
arrow” button, scroll down to the “Communications” option and press the “Enter” button once.
• The “Serial Port A” option will be highlighted, press the “Enter” button once. Scroll through
the Communication options and press the “Enter” button for each to verify that the settings
are correct.
baUd raTe: 9,600
ProToCoL: boTh
PariTy: none
daTa biTS: 8
SToP biTS: 1
When you have confirmed each Communication option, press the “Left arrow” button to go back.
When you are done, press the “Left arrow” button three times to exit to the main menu.