DOS - Printer Tests With Serial Ports

DocumentID: 634346
Revision Date: 29-Feb-96 3:03:39 PM

The information in this document applies to:
WordPerfect® 5.1 for DOS

Problem

Solutions: Most printers will have a startup page or a printer test that can be performed to check the mode, stop bit, etc., if the printer has been connected to a serial port. If a customer is encountering printing problems with a serial port, this can be helpful to determine how the printer should be set. For example, if a customer needs to do a printer test at DOS, a MODE command can be set for the serial port by typing the following: MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,P or COM1:2400,N,8,1. This MODE command may also be placed in their AUTOEXEC.BAT file. One customer had to use the MODE COM1:2400,N,8,1,P because their COM port on the mother board did not suport anything over a 2400 baud.

Answer:

Details:

Product specifications, packaging, technical support and information (*Specifications*) refer to theUnited States retail English version only. Specifications for other versions may vary. All Specifications, claims, features, representations, and/or comparisons provided are correct to the best of our knowledge of the date of publication, but are subject to change without notice.OUR MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU AND THAT OF OUR DEALERS AND SUPPLIERS IS LIMITED. IT SHALL NOTEXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO ACCESS THE INFORMATION. SEE LEGAL DISCLAIMER.