Specifications

PA/4000 User’s Manual
Section 5, Configuration
Page 11
5.3.2 Setting Other Printer Features
The PA/4000 can accept 7 or 8 bit data, while ignoring parity. It also requires
at least 1 stop bit. This configuration assures the greatest compatibility with
most serial devices, even if the data format arrangement of the host cannot be
modified. Set these features manually unless you have Diagraph’s
Performance Series for Windows
TM
software (these settings can be set from
inside the software).
SW1-4 Word Length
Switch SW1-4, selects the word length.
SW-4
7-BIT WORD ON
8-BIT WORD OFF
SW1-5 Compatibility
Switch SW1-5 emulates a standard PRODIGY PRINTER. When
operating the PA/4000, this switch should be set to OFF.
SW1-5
Emulate Prodigy ON
PA/4000 OFF
SW1-6 Present Sensor
Switch SW1-6 enables the label present sensor. Setting this switch to
the ON position enables the sensor. Setting this switch to the OFF
position disables the sensor.
SW1-6
Enable sensor ON NOTE: This switch must be ON!
Disable sensor OFF
SW1-7 Ribbon Sensor
This switch is always OFF for PA/4000. This switch enables inverse
ribbon sensor logic, which is used for colored ribbons only.
SW1-7
Enable ON
Disable OFF*
*Must be turned OFF even when translucent (colored) ribbon is used.
SW1-8 Cutter Enable
This switch controls the cutter function.
SW1-8
Enable Cutter ON (switch should be left ON)
Disable Cutter OFF
NOTE: To read the switch settings, the printer must be reset by turning it off and back on.