Setup Guide: Using Okidata Printers in Unix

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Setup Guide: Using Okidata Printers in Unix This guide demonstrates typical configuration for most Okidata MicroLine printers. Okidata printers generally perform most reliably when using hardware flow control:

Common Serial Interface Settings:
Protocol Ready/Busy
Busy Line DTR (or DTR+) on some systems
DSR Signal Invalid

Cabling:

Cabling for an Okidata Printer using the above settings follows the Digi Standard Cable FAQ
- SSD+ is an alternative setting to DTR (or DTR+). To configure a printer to use SSD+, wire CTS on the Digi side to Pin 11 (SSD) instead of to Pin 20 (DTR). Other configuration on the Okidata does not typically need to be changed.
- Okidata printers using hardware flow control usually require a positive signal on pin 5 (CTS)
- Okidata printers usually require either a positive signal on DSR, or for DSR to be set to invalid.

All information presented on these support pages is current as of the date posted. While we try our best to keep all information up-to-date, we can not guarantee its accuracy. For the latest information, please contact your Digi representative.
This procedure involves the use of third party equipment. It demonstrates a setup that has been tested and found to work. It is meant as a guide only and is not a guarantee that particular 3rd party equipment is suitable for use in a particular application or environment, or is 100% compatible with our products.

Revised 3/27/2000: BT