Configuring a Printer on a Digi Port

Use this procedure to configure a printer on a Windows NT 4.0 system that is running RealPort.

Note: This procedure requires you to restart the computer. Therefore, you might want to print this topic to avoid having to relocate it when the system restarts.

Procedure

  1. From the Start menu, choose Settings > Printers > Add Printer.
  2. From the Add Printer Wizard, choose My Computer > Next.
  3. From the list of available ports, choose LPT1 (temporarily, until RealPort ports are added) and then Next.
  4. Use the Add Printer Wizard to install and configure a printer driver.

    Note: Do not print a test page.

  5. When the new printer is displayed in the Printers menu, choose the new printer and then File > Properties.
  6. Choose the Ports tab and then Add Port... > Local Port > New Port.
  7. Type in a Digi port name followed by a colon (example: COM18:) and then choose OK.
  8. When the Ports list appears, choose the new Digi port and then Add.
  9. Choose the Digi port in the COM Port field and then OK.
  10. When you are prompted to reboot your system, choose Don't Restart Now.
  11. Choose the Digi port and then Settings.
  12. Set the Baud Rate to 9600, Data Bits to 8, Parity to None, Stop Bits to 1, and Flow Control to match your printer configuration.
  13. Choose OK and then exit the printer configuration. 
  14. Reboot your system and then reaccess the Printer menu.
  15. Choose the printer and then File > Properties > Ports.
  16. Choose the Digi port from the list and then OK.