4.3 Setting Up the RS-232
Interface
The RS-232C interface has a factory
default setting:
– Baud rate: 9600Bd
– Parity: Odd
– Data bit: 8
– Stop bit: 1
To change the settings of the RS-232
interface, follow the steps below.
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Turn on the power switch.
3. Wait for "Sartorius Logo" to be
printed.
4. Press the feed button within 3 seconds
to enter Setup mode.
y printer prints: SETUP SERIAL PORT:
PRESS KEY: 9600Bd8O1
WAIT 5s: next option
– Press the feed button within
5 seconds.
y The serial interface is set to 9600
baud, odd parity, 8 data bit, 1 stop bit.
This setting is compatible with printer
YDP10-0CE for Cubis balances.
– If the feed button is not pressed within
5 seconds.
y printer prints: PRESS KEY:
1200Bd7O1WAIT 5s: next option
– Press the feed button within
5 seconds.
y The serial interface is set to 1200
baud, odd parity, 7 data bit, 1 stop bit.
This setting is compatible with printer
YDP20-0CE and most of Sartorius'
older balances.
– If the feed button is not pressed within
5 seconds.
y No changes to the RS-232 interface
will be made and a self-test is printed.
Self-Test Printout
LED and Button Functions
Printer model name and main board
firmware version
Printed mileage
Main board firmware checksum
Serial port setting
Code page
Country code
Print speed
Print darkness
Label size (width, height)
Gap size (vertical gap, offset)
Sensor sensitivity
File management information
Print head test pattern
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