Configuring a Device for a Printer

Use this procedure to configure a Digi serial device for a printer. Consult your operating system documentation for more information on configuring a serial device for a printer.

Note: This procedure is valid for Digi ports that will have printers directly connected to them. Printers connected to terminals use transparent printing.

Procedure

1. Connect the printer to the Digi port.

2. Enter this command at a root prompt:

   smit printer

3. Choose Printer/Plotter Device.

4. Choose Add a Printer/Plotter.

5. Choose osp Other serial printer.

6. Choose rs232.

7. Choose a dm device.

8. Enter a port number in the PORT number field.

   Note: The number is zero-based, meaning 00 is the first port.

9. Set BAUD rate, PARITY, BITS per character, and number of STOP BITS to match the settings of the printer.

10. Set FLOW CONTROL to be used to match the flow control used by the printer.

11. If the Data Carrier Detect signal is not wired between the port and the peripheral device attached to it, set Ignore Carrier Detect to enable.

12. Press Enter to complete the printer addition.